Will Hurd
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- August 19, 1977 in San Antonio, Texas, USA
- Active Years
- 1947–2020 (74 Years)
- Total Credits
- 11 credits in database
Biography
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Task: Write a factual identity profile of Will Hurd (Acting) based only on provided text.
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Use ONLY verifiable facts from the SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
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Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose.
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Name: William Ballard Hurd (also known as Will Hurd).
Birth Date: August 19, 1977.
Birth Place: San Antonio, Texas, USA.
Gender: Male.
Profession (Bio): American politician, former CIA clandestine officer, U.S. representative for Texas's 23rd congressional district (2015-2021).
Profession (TMDB): Known for Acting.
Known Credits: 11.
Political details: Ran for Congress in 2010 (defeated in runoff), ran in 2014 (successful), re-elected 2016 and 2018, did not seek re-election in 2020. District: 550 miles from San Antonio to El Paso. Expertise: technology and cybersecurity, bipartisanship.
The user asks for a profile of "Will Hurd (Acting)".
The TMDB source says "Known For: Acting" and "Known Credits: 11".
The Bio says he is a politician and former CIA officer.
I must combine these facts neutrally.
Draft 1: William Ballard Hurd, also known as Will Hurd, was born on August 19, 1977, in San Antonio, Texas. He is an American politician and former CIA clandestine officer. Hurd served as the U.S. representative for Texas's 23rd congressional district from 2015 to 2021. During his
Career overview
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Task: Write a career overview of Will Hurd (specifically regarding "Acting" as per the prompt's instruction "career overview of Will Hurd (Acting)").
Constraint 1: Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
Constraint 2: No invented titles, names, dates, awards, etc.
Constraint 3: Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose in plain text.
Constraint 4: No markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points.
Constraint 5: Word count 180-260 words.
Constraint 6: 2-3 short paragraphs.
Constraint 7: No preamble, no JSON.
Name: William Ballard Hurd.
Born: August 19, 1977.
Place of Birth: San Antonio, Texas, USA.
Profession (Synopsis): American politician and former CIA clandestine officer.
Political Career (Synopsis): U.S. representative for Texas's 23rd congressional district (2015-2021). Ran in 2010 (lost runoff), ran in 2014 (won), re-elected 2016 and 2018, did not seek re-election in 2020.
Expertise (Synopsis): Technology, cybersecurity, bipartisanship.
TMDB Data (Source 1):
Known For: Acting.
Known Credits: 11.
Gender: Male.
The prompt asks for a "career overview of Will Hurd (Acting)".
The TMDB source says "Known For: Acting" and "Known Credits: 11".
However, the Synopsis provided is entirely about his political and CIA career.
The Sources section lists "Known For: Acting" and "Known Credits: 11" but does not list any specific movie titles, TV show titles, or roles.
As an archivist, I cannot invent titles or roles. I can only state that he is known for acting and has 11 known credits according to the database.
Paragraph 1: Personal Background and Political Career.
William Ballard Hurd was born on August 19, 1977, in San Antonio, Texas. He is an American politician and a former clandestine officer for the CIA. Following a nine-year period of service with the CIA, Hurd entered politics by running for Congress in 2010, though he was defeated in a runoff primary. He ran for Congress again in 2014 and was successful, serving as the U.S. representative for Texas's 23rd congressional district from 2015 to 2021. This district spanned approximately 550 miles from San Antonio to El Paso along the U.S.-Mexican border.
Paragraph 2: Congressional Tenure and Acting Credits.
During his time in Congress, Hurd was recognized for his expertise in cybersecurity and technology, as well as for his bipartisanship. He was re-elected to his position in 2016 and 2018, but he did not seek re-election in 2020. In addition to his political career, the individual is listed in The Movie Database with acting credits. He is noted for having 11 known credits in the field of acting.
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Para 1: ~95 words.
Para 2: ~75 words.
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Revised Draft:
William Ballard Hurd
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
11 titles- The Perfect Weapon (2020) as Self
- The River and the Wall (2019) as Self
- Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (2018) as Self
- Axios (2018) as Self
- Dead Donkeys Fear No Hyenas (2017) Thanks
- Late Night with Seth Meyers (2014) as Self
- Real Time with Bill Maher (2003) as Self
- The View (1997) as Self
- The Daily Show (1996) as Self
- 60 Minutes (1968) as Self
- Meet the Press (1947) as Self
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Will Hurd best known for?
Will Hurd is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (2018), Axios (2018), Dead Donkeys Fear No Hyenas (2017), Late Night with Seth Meyers (2014).
When and where was Will Hurd born?
Will Hurd was born on August 19, 1977 in San Antonio, Texas, USA.
How many credits does Will Hurd have?
Will Hurd has accumulated over 11 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1947 to 2020.
What is Will Hurd's background in cinema and television?
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist. Task: Write a factual identity profile of Will Hurd (Acting) based only on provided text. Constraints: Use ONLY verifiable facts from the SYNOPSIS and SOURCES. No invented titles, names, dates, etc. Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose. Plain text only (no markdown, no a...
Will Hurd by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (2018) as Self — aged about 40
- 60 Minutes (1968) as Self — aged about 9
- The Daily Show (1996) as Self — aged about 18
- Real Time with Bill Maher (2003) as Self — aged about 25
- Axios (2018) as Self — aged about 40
- Late Night with Seth Meyers (2014) as Self — aged about 36
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