William Atherton
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia William Atherton Knight (born July 30, 1947) is an American actor, best known for portraying Richard Thornburg in Die Hard and its sequel and Walter Peck in Ghostbusters.
64
Total Movies
4
Languages
5.9
Avg Rating (TMDB)
N/A
Highest Grossing
William Atherton Upcoming Movies 2026
Essential Watchlist
Independence
1976
🇺🇸 English
The Equalizer - The Movie: Blood & Wine
1987
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Burning Down the House
2001
🇺🇸 English
Diagnosis Murder: Diagnosis of Murder
1992
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The House of Mirth
1981
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Die Hard
1988
🇺🇸 English
A Fight for Jenny
1986
🇺🇸 English
The Last Samurai
2003
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Ghostbusters
1984
🇺🇸 English
A Night to Die For
1995
🇺🇸 English
Die Hard 2
1990
🇺🇸 English
Cleanin' Up the Town: Remembering Ghostbusters
2020
🇺🇸 English
Streaming Now (OTT)
Complete Filmography
| Year ↓ | Movie | IMDb | Box Office | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Where Did the Adults Go? | N/A | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2024 | Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire | ⭐ 6.453 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2020 | Cleanin' Up the Town: Remembering Ghostbusters | ⭐ 6.9 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2018 | Bad Company | ⭐ 5.9 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2017 | Clinical | ⭐ 5.3 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2016 | Ghostheads | ⭐ 5.986 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2014 | Jinn | ⭐ 4.101 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2012 | The Citizen | ⭐ 6.4 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2012 | Jersey Shore Shark Attack | ⭐ 4.611 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2012 | Tim and Eric's Billion Dollar Movie | ⭐ 5.5 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2010 | The Kane Files: Life of Trial | ⭐ 4.8 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2008 | Ghouls | ⭐ 3.3 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2008 | Black Crescent Moon | ⭐ 3.5 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2008 | Aces 'N' Eights | ⭐ 6.5 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2007 | The Girl Next Door | ⭐ 6.649 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2007 | Kush | ⭐ 3.417 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2007 | Towards Darkness | ⭐ 4.9 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2005 | Into the Sun | ⭐ 4.566 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2005 | Headspace | ⭐ 5.1 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2005 | Gone But Not Forgotten | ⭐ 4.917 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2004 | Who's Your Daddy? | ⭐ 4.898 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2003 | The Last Samurai | ⭐ 7.605 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2001 | Race to Space | ⭐ 5.98 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2001 | Burning Down the House | ⭐ 8.5 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2000 | Bread and Roses | ⭐ 6.29 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2000 | The Crow: Salvation | ⭐ 5.486 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1999 | The Stranger | ⭐ 4.333 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1999 | Introducing Dorothy Dandridge | ⭐ 6.479 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1998 | Michael Kael vs. the World News Company | ⭐ 4 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1997 | Mad City | ⭐ 6.251 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1997 | Executive Power | ⭐ 5.929 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1997 | Hoodlum | ⭐ 6.434 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1996 | Raven Hawk | ⭐ 4 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1996 | Bio-Dome | ⭐ 4.564 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1995 | Broken Trust | ⭐ 6.333 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1995 | A Night to Die For | ⭐ 7 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1995 | Virus | ⭐ 4.75 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1994 | Frank & Jesse | ⭐ 5.158 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1994 | Saints and Sinners | ⭐ 5 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1993 | The Pelican Brief | ⭐ 6.598 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1992 | Chrome Soldiers | ⭐ 4.4 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1992 | Diagnosis Murder: Diagnosis of Murder | ⭐ 8.182 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1991 | Oscar | ⭐ 6.357 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1990 | Grim Prairie Tales | ⭐ 5.808 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1990 | Die Hard 2 | ⭐ 7 | - | JioHotstar |
| 1990 | Buried Alive | ⭐ 6.7 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1988 | Intrigue | ⭐ 6.4 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1988 | Die Hard | ⭐ 7.811 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1987 | The Equalizer - The Movie: Blood & Wine | ⭐ 8.7 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1986 | No Mercy | ⭐ 5.812 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1986 | A Fight for Jenny | ⭐ 7.667 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1985 | Real Genius | ⭐ 6.642 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1984 | Ghostbusters | ⭐ 7.495 | - | Sony Pictures Amazon Channel |
| 1983 | Malibu | ⭐ 3.75 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1982 | Tomorrow's Child | ⭐ 5.5 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1981 | The House of Mirth | ⭐ 8 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1977 | Looking for Mr. Goodbar | ⭐ 6.354 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1976 | Independence | ⭐ 9 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1975 | The Hindenburg | ⭐ 6.3 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1975 | The Day of the Locust | ⭐ 6.41 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1974 | The Sugarland Express | ⭐ 6.608 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1973 | Class of '44 | ⭐ 6.583 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1972 | The New Centurions | ⭐ 6.6 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| TBA | Midnight Men: A John Schlesinger and Michael Childers Story | N/A | - | Theaters/TBA |
William Atherton Career & Box Office Summary
William Atherton is one of the most prominent figures in Indian cinema, having acted in over 64 movies across 4 languages. With a stellar average TMDB rating of 5.9/10, William Atherton has consistently delivered critically acclaimed performances and massive box office blockbusters.
Fans eagerly anticipating new releases can look forward to 1 upcoming movies scheduled for 2026 and beyond. Additionally, 2 of their films are currently available to stream on major OTT platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and Disney+ Hotstar. Bookmark this profile page for real-time updates on William Atherton's latest theatrical releases, OTT digital streaming dates, and box office collection reports.
Career Highlights
Awards & All-Time Records
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Biographical details are curated from authoritative sources including Wikipedia, TMDB, and official actor press releases. Filmography list aggregates global releases with Indian box office estimates and official OTT calendars.