William Shockley
Biography
William Shockley is an actor and musician born on September 17, 1963, in Lawrence, Kansas, USA. He graduated from Texas Tech University with a degree in political science. Shockley has appeared in numerous movies and TV shows, including Welcome to Paradise, In Justice, Showgirls, The Joyriders, and Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman, where he played the role of Hank Lawson. He is also a vocalist and rhythm guitarist in a band called Kanan Dume. As of the available information, Shockley is currently filming Treasure Raiders. He has a total of 55 known credits in the acting field.
Career overview
William Shockley is an actor who has appeared in numerous films and television shows. He was born on September 17, 1963, in Lawrence, Kansas. Shockley's acting credits include a range of projects, including Welcome to Paradise, In Justice, Showgirls, The Joyriders, and Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman, in which he played the role of Hank Lawson.
Shockley's acting career spans multiple genres and mediums, showcasing his versatility as a performer. He has worked in film and television, appearing in a variety of roles throughout his career. The breadth of his acting credits suggests a commitment to his craft and a willingness to take on diverse roles.
Shockley's acting career is extensive, with over 55 known credits. He continues to work in the entertainment industry, with current projects including Treasure Raiders.
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- The Assessment (2025) Executive Producer
- Long Shadows (2025) Director
- Long Shadows (2025) Writer
- Haunting of the Queen Mary (2023) as Deck Officer Brooks
- Far Haven (2023) as Deputy Jensen Longley
- Far Haven (2023) Writer
- Martingale (2023) as Harland
- Frank and Penelope (2022) Executive Producer
- Death in Texas (2022) as Tex
- Love by Drowning (2020) as Detective Bill Dickerson
- Love by Drowning (2020) Co-Producer
- The Legend of 5 Mile Cave (2019) as Sheriff Small
- The Legend of 5 Mile Cave (2019) Writer
- Wedding at Graceland (2019) Producer
- Wild League (2019) as Jones
- Home by Spring (2018) as Burt Cravage
- Home by Spring (2018) Story
- Home by Spring (2018) Producer
- You Can't Say No (2018) as Will
- Mistrust (2018) as Adam Ross
- Last Rampage (2017) as Joe Tison
- You're Gonna Miss Me (2017) as Ward Rockwell
- You're Gonna Miss Me (2017) Writer
- Reaper (2014) as Buck
- Silicon Valley (2013) as Self (archive footage)
- A Country Christmas (2013) as Joe Logan
- A Country Christmas (2013) Writer
- Hot Bath an' a Stiff Drink (2013) as Jesse Parsons
- Dug Up (2013) as ZZ West
- Dug Up (2013) Writer
- Dug Up (2013) Producer
- Ambush at Dark Canyon (2012) as Cage Dalton
- Ambush at Dark Canyon (2012) Writer
- Born Wild (2012) as CJ Jennings
- The Gundown (2011) as Travis McCain
- The Gundown (2011) Writer
- The Gundown (2011) Producer
- NCIS: Los Angeles (2009) as Rand Palmer
- Cat City (2008) as Jack Sweet
- Cat City (2008) Writer
- Welcome to Paradise (2007) as Kent Dylan
- Welcome to Paradise (2007) Writer
- Treasure Raiders (2007) as Beekeeper
- In Justice (2006) as Mickey 'The One' Young
- Numb3rs (2005) as Vincent Kagan
- Suckers (1999) as Everett
- The Joyriders (1999) as Pony Tail Trucker
- Stolen Women, Captured Hearts (1997) as General George Armstrong Custer
- Nash Bridges (1996) as Rooster
- The Pretender (1996) as Luther Ecksley
- Showgirls (1995) as Andrew Carver
- Girl in the Cadillac (1995) as Lamar
- Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman (1993) as Hank Lawson
- Dream Lover (1993) as Buddy
- Lady Boss (1992) as Axel Porter
- Switch (1991) as Party Guest
- Shoot First: A Cop's Vengeance (1991)
- Nasty Boys (1990) as Milt Jackson
- The Adventures of Ford Fairlane (1990) as Punk Gunslinger
- A Quiet Little Neighborhood, a Perfect Little Murder (1990)
- Street Asylum (1990) as Tattoo
- Love and Lies (1990) as Steve
- Quantum Leap (1989) as Boner
- Alien Nation (1989) as Nick Coletta
- Hardball (1989)
- Howling V: The Rebirth (1989) as Richard Hamilton
- Nasty Boys (1989) as Drug Dealer
- Freddy's Nightmares (1988) as Ralph
- Jake and the Fatman (1987)
- The Punishing Producer