William Joseph Devane is an American film, television, and theatre actor.
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Devane was born on September 5, 1939, in Albany, New York. He is the son of Joseph Devane is of and Irish descent and his mother had Dutch and German ancestry. He graduated from the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York City in 1962.
William Devane’s career as an actor started back in his high school days where he took different roles in a neighbourhood theatre.
Today, he is one of the most sought-after actors largely because of his mastery of the Kennedyesque Boston accent which makes him suitable for the roles of a politician. In essence, most of his acting roles have involved assuming political characters including presidents and he has executed these roles to near perfection.
He remains one of the most successful actors of all time and a valuable asset to the industry.
William Devane Wife
William married Eugenie Devane in 1961. They have two sons with one of his sons, Joshua Devane towing his footsteps and making scenes in the movie industry.
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William Devane Net Worth
Much of William Devane’s wealth has come from his salary as an actor. As of 2019, the American-born actor’s net worth is estimated at 5 million US dollars.
The actor has been in the acting business since 1967 and has featured in numerous movies and TV series.
William Devane Movies
William is known for his role as Greg Sumner on the primetime soap opera Knots Landing (1983–1993) and as James Heller on the Fox serial dramas 24 (2001–2010) and 24: Live Another Day (2014).
He is also known for his work in films such as Family Plot (1976), Marathon Man (1976), Rolling Thunder (1977), Payback (1999), and Space Cowboys (2000).
William Devane Political Party
William Devane is a member of the Democrat political party of the United States of America.
William Devane Gold Commercial
Rosland Capital is a precious metals asset management firm that sells gold and other precious metals in physical form. The company is headquartered in Los Angeles, California, and is widely known for its television commercials starring actor William Devane.