Bill Sage
Biography
William Sage III, known professionally as Bill Sage, is an American actor born on April 3, 1962 in New York City, New York. He is an alumnus of the State University of New York at Purchase and has built a career spanning more than 80 films. Sage is frequently associated with director Hal Hartley and his filmography includes prominent titles such as American Psycho (2000), We Are What We Are (2013), Every Secret Thing (2014) and Wrong Turn (2021). On television he has appeared in series including Nurse Jackie, Hap and Leonard and Power. As of the latest data he has accumulated over one hundred credited performances.
Career overview
Bill Sage, also credited as William Sage and William Sage III, was born on April 3, 1962 in New York City, New York, USA. He is an American actor and an alumnus of the State University of New York at Purchase. Sage’s career includes more than eighty film appearances, with a total of one hundred ten credited roles listed in his filmography.
Sage is noted for his frequent collaborations with independent director Hal Hartley. Among his most recognizable screen work are roles in the thriller American Psycho (2000), the horror drama We Are What We Are (2013), the mystery Every Secret Thing (2014), and the 2021 installment of the horror franchise Wrong Turn. His television credits include appearances on the medical comedy Nurse Jackie, the crime series Hap and Leonard, and the drama Power.
Throughout his career, Sage has maintained a steady presence in both film and television, building a diverse portfolio that spans several genres and showcases his range as a character actor. His body of work reflects a consistent involvement in both independent projects and mainstream productions.
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Full Filmography
113 titles- Where to Land (2025) as Joe Fulton
- Edward (2024) as Edward
- Monarch: Legacy of Monsters (2023) as Col. Leland Lafayette Shaw II
- Hayseed (2023) as Leo Hobbins
- Wrong Turn (2021) as John Venable
- Payback (2021) as Randy
- The Dinner Party (2020) as Carmine Braun
- The Pale Door (2020) as Dodd
- The Catch (2020) as Tom McManus
- Reprisal (2019) as Jukes
- The Wave (2019) as Jonas
- Magnum P.I. (2018) as Elliot Hamler
- After Everything (2018) as Paul
- The Big Take (2018) as Jack Girardi
- Delinquent (2018)
- The Good Fight (2017) as Joey Battle
- The Archer (2017) as Bob Patrice
- AWOL (2017) as Roy
- All Summers End (2017) as Mr. Turner
- The Price (2017) as John Kocher
- Ascent to Hell (2017) as Mr. Browning
- Hap and Leonard (2016) as Howard
- Delinquent (2016) as Rich
- Welcome to Willits (2016) as Brock
- The Preppie Connection (2016) as Mike Hammel
- Fender Bender (2016) as The Driver
- The Boy (2015) as Sheriff Deacon Whit
- Ned Rifle (2015) as Bud
- Fan Girl (2015)
- Cold in July (2014) as Baseball Announcer (voice)
- Every Secret Thing (2014) as Dave Fuller
- Born to Race: Fast Track (2014) as Frank
- The Blackout (2014) as Frank
- Surviving Family (2014) as Jerry Malone
- Shockwave Darkside (2014) as Dalton
- The Legend of the Flying Tomato (2014) as Taco Salesman / El Pirana
- Orange Is the New Black (2013) as Governor Hutchinson
- Blumenthal (2013) as Interviewer
- We Are What We Are (2013) as Frank Parker
- Elementary (2012) as Jake Picardo
- Electrick Children (2012) as Tim
- Bad Parents (2012) as Dan
- Person of Interest (2011) as Reddy
- Sweet Little Lies (2011) as Roach
- The Green (2011) as Leo
- Boy Wonder (2010) as Terry Donovan
- The Scientist (2010) as Dr. Marcus Ryan
- White Collar (2009) as Andrew Dawson
- White Collar (2009)
- Nurse Jackie (2009) as Seizure Man
- Nurse Jackie (2009) as Bill
- Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire (2009) as Mr Wicher
- The New Twenty (2009) as Robert Cameron
- Handsome Harry (2009) as Pauley
- Off Season (2009) as Man
- Tennessee (2008) as Roy
- One Night (2007) as Larry
- If I Didn't Care (2007) as Davis Meyers
- Heavens Fall (2006) as Thomas Knight, Jr.
- The Handyman (2006) as Caleb Tucker
- Numb3rs (2005) as Scott Winnard
- Mysterious Skin (2005) as Coach
- The Girl from Monday (2005) as Jack
- Shooting Vegetarians (2005) as Prosecutor
- NCIS (2003) as Reed Talbot
- Sin (2003) as Cal Brody
- The Maldonado Miracle (2003) as Lyle
- CSI: Miami (2002) as Brad Manning
- Desert Saints (2002) as Agent Davis
- No Such Thing (2002) as Carlo
- EvenHand (2002) as Officer Ted Morning
- Stray Dogs (2002) as Myers Carter
- Law & Order: Criminal Intent (2001) as Officer Tommy Callahan
- Law & Order: Criminal Intent (2001) as Forrest Caruso
- Glitter (2001)
- My Best Friend's Wife (2001) as Chuck
- The Atlantis Conspiracy (2001) as Jon
- On the Borderline (2001) as Dean
- CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000) as Frank McBride
- American Psycho (2000) as David Van Patten
- Boiler Room (2000) as FBI Agent David Drew
- Urbania (2000) as Chuck
- Double Parked (2000) as Karl Severson
- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999) as Bobby Masconi
- Third Watch (1999) as Orland
- The Insider (1999) as Intense Young Intern
- Roberta (1999) as Philip
- Sex and the City (1998) as Kurt Harrington
- High Art (1998) as Arnie
- Somewhere in the City (1998) as Justin
- Remembering Sex (1998) as Matt Devlin
- Too Tired to Die (1998) as White Soldier
- Cost of Living (1997) as Converse
- Boys (1996) as Officer Bill Martone
- If Lucy Fell (1996) as Dick
- I Shot Andy Warhol (1996) as Tom Baker
- Flirt (1995) as Bill
- The Perez Family (1995) as Steve Steverino
- Affair Play (1995) as Mickey Davis
- Lies to Live By: Babylon (1994) as Charles Forrester
- Flirt (1993) as Bill
- Rift (1993) as Tom
- Melrose Place (1992) as Drew Mackenzie
- Laws of Gravity (1992) as Guy's Pal
- Simple Men (1992) as Dennis McCabe
- Ambition (1992)
- Theory of Achievement (1991)
- Law & Order (1990) as Kevin Morton
- Trust (1990) as John Bill
- The Unbelievable Truth (1990) as Gus
- Sidewalk Stories (1989) as Carriage Couple
- American Playhouse (1982) as Man in Carriage
- American Playhouse (1982) as Dennis McCabe
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Bill Sage best known for?
Bill Sage is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Monarch: Legacy of Monsters (2023), Wrong Turn (2021), Magnum P.I. (2018), The Good Fight (2017).
When and where was Bill Sage born?
Bill Sage was born on April 3, 1962 in New York City, New York, USA.
How many credits does Bill Sage have?
Bill Sage has accumulated over 113 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1982 to 2025.
What is Bill Sage's background in cinema and television?
William Sage III, known professionally as Bill Sage, is an American actor born on April 3, 1962 in New York City, New York. He is an alumnus of the State University of New York at Purchase and has built a career spanning more than 80 films. Sage is frequently associated with director Hal Hartley and his filmography inc...