William Forsythe was born on June 7, 1955, in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, New York. Despite frequent rumors suggesting he is the son of actor John Forsythe, William has publicly denied any familial connection between them. With a prolific career spanning decades, he is regarded as one of Hollywood's most versatile and enduring character actors.
Forsythe began his professional acting career in 1978, but his breakout role came in 1981 when he played Bill Forsythe in Smokey Bites the Dust. That same year, he appeared in King of the Mountain, followed by a role in The Man Who Wasn’t There (1983). In 1984, he earned further recognition with performances in Cloak & Dagger and Sergio Leone’s epic crime drama Once Upon a Time in America. In 1985, he appeared in both The Lightship and Savage Dawn.
The late 1980s marked a period of increased visibility for Forsythe. He was featured in films such as Raising Arizona (1987), Extreme Prejudice (1987), Weeds (1987), and Patty Hearst (1988). This trajectory continued into the 1990s, with notable appearances in Dick Tracy (1990), Out for Justice (1991), American Me (1992), and The Rock (1996).
Forsythe’s work throughout the 1990s and early 2000s solidified his reputation as a reliable supporting actor in both action films and crime dramas. He contributed to a wide range of projects, including Virtuosity (1995), Things to Do in Denver When You're Dead (1995), Firestorm (1998), Blue Streak (1999), Deuce Bigalow: Male Gigolo (1999), City by the Sea (2002), and Rob Zombie’s Halloween (2007).
He continued to take on diverse roles in films throughout the 2010s, including Dear Mr. Gacy (2010), Inkubus (2011), and The Bronx Bull (2015). Forsythe’s long-standing presence in the film industry has contributed to an estimated net worth of approximately $8 million.
| Birth Date: | 7 Jun, 1955 |
| Age: | 64 yrs |
| Citizenship: | United States of America |
| Birth Place: | Brooklyn |
| Gender: | Male |
| Description: | American actor |
| Net Worth 2021: | 8 million |
