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Bill MacDonald

Acting 46 credits
46
Total Credits
1985–2024
40 Years Career Span
23
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Bill MacDonald is a Canadian actor with over sixty credits in film and television. He is recognized for his roles in major series such as Flashpoint and The Handmaid's Tale. Additionally, he played several roles on the series A Nero Wolfe Mystery, including the easily incensed Lieutenant Rowcliff. He is frequently confused with fellow Canadian actor William MacDonald because both share similar credits and guest-star in similar procedural dramas. According to source data from The Movie Database, Bill MacDonald has forty-one known acting credits, though personal details such as his birthday and place of birth are not provided.

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Career

Career overview

Bill MacDonald is a Canadian actor who has accumulated numerous credits in film and television. Throughout his career, he has appeared in major television series such as Flashpoint and The Handmaid's Tale. Additionally, he played several roles on the series A Nero Wolfe Mystery, which included portraying the easily incensed character Lieutenant Rowcliff.

Due to sharing similar credits and guest-starring in similar procedural dramas, he is frequently confused with fellow Canadian actor William MacDonald.

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Frequent co-stars

Career timeline

Hush Little BabyDeadbolt
My Animal
Billy the Kid
SurrealEstateNightmare Alley
Her Story No. 2: Hush Little Baby
Rookie BlueRepublic of Doyle
The Marsh
A History of Violence
ReGenesis
Word of Honor
Triggermen
A Nero Wolfe MysteryA Nero Wolfe MysteryA Nero Wolfe MysteryA Nero Wolfe MysteryWho Is Cletis Tout?
MercyWho Killed Atlanta's Children?One KillBlessed Stranger: After Flight 111
The CorruptorThe Hunt For The Unicorn KillerThe Hunt for the Unicorn KillerAt the Mercy of a StrangerCruel Justice
Men with Guns
Earth: Final ConflictLa Femme NikitaBooty CallColor of JusticeBad to the Bone
FX: The SeriesThe Long Kiss GoodnightExtreme MeasuresCloser and Closer
Due SouthDue SouthDue South
Millennium
The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents

Full Filmography

46 titles
  • Hush Little Baby (2024) as Richard
  • Deadbolt (2024) as Bruno
  • My Animal (2023) as Dodge
  • Billy the Kid (2022) as Sheriff Brady
  • SurrealEstate (2021) as Thomas Rabbitfoot
  • Nightmare Alley (2021) as Stanton’s Dad
  • Her Story No. 2: Hush Little Baby (2018) as Richard
  • Rookie Blue (2010) as Inspector Bill Peck
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  • Republic of Doyle (2010) as Gordie Pittman
  • The Marsh (2006) as Dr. Wells
  • A History of Violence (2005) as Frank Mulligan
  • ReGenesis (2004) as Dr. Lee
  • Word of Honor (2003) as John Kelly
  • Triggermen (2002) as Boots
  • A Nero Wolfe Mystery (2001) as Lieutenant Rowcliff
  • A Nero Wolfe Mystery (2001) as Richard Meegan
  • A Nero Wolfe Mystery (2001) as Austin Hough
  • A Nero Wolfe Mystery (2001) as Breslow
  • Who Is Cletis Tout? (2001) as Detective Delaney
  • A Glimpse of Hell (2001) as NIS Agent Cobb
  • Mercy (2000) as John Beck
  • Who Killed Atlanta's Children? (2000) as B.J.
  • One Kill (2000) as Col. Sam Doran
  • Blessed Stranger: After Flight 111 (2000) as Elliot
  • The Corruptor (1999) as Vince Kirkpatrick
  • The Hunt For The Unicorn Killer (1999) as Police
  • The Hunt for the Unicorn Killer (1999) as Police Lieutenant
  • At the Mercy of a Stranger (1999) as Detective Cahill
  • Cruel Justice (1999) as Haller
  • Shapeshifter (1999) as Gelardis
  • Men with Guns (1998) as Becker
  • Earth: Final Conflict (1997) as Det. Mitch Corelli
  • La Femme Nikita (1997) as Giddion Van Vactor
  • Booty Call (1997) as Hold Up Man
  • Color of Justice (1997) as Station Master
  • Bad to the Bone (1997) as Det. Stan Goldstein
  • Flood: A River's Rampage (1997) as Sheriff Watson Dill
  • FX: The Series (1996) as Gallis
  • The Long Kiss Goodnight (1996) as Hostage Agent
  • Extreme Measures (1996) as Det. Stone's Partner
  • Closer and Closer (1996) as Detective Whitley
  • Due South (1994) as Devereaux
  • Due South (1994) as Kidnapper
  • Due South (1994) as Sam Franklin
  • Millennium (1989) as FBI Agent Morgue
  • The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1985) as Dr. Allan Gilmour

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Bill MacDonald best known for?

Bill MacDonald is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Billy the Kid (2022), SurrealEstate (2021), Nightmare Alley (2021), Rookie Blue (2010).

How many credits does Bill MacDonald have?

Bill MacDonald has accumulated over 46 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1985 to 2024.

What is Bill MacDonald's background in cinema and television?

Bill MacDonald is a Canadian actor with over sixty credits in film and television. He is recognized for his roles in major series such as Flashpoint and The Handmaid's Tale. Additionally, he played several roles on the series A Nero Wolfe Mystery, including the easily incensed Lieutenant Rowcliff. He is frequently conf...

Bill MacDonald by the numbers

46credits
29films
17TV series
1985–2024active years

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