William Vail
- Known For
- Art
- Born
- November 30, 1950 in San Antonio, Texas, USA
- Active Years
- 1974–2020 (47 Years)
- Total Credits
- 28 credits in database
Biography
William Vail is an American set decorator and actor. Born on November 30, 1950, in San Antonio, Texas, he began his film career in 1974. He is known for his roles in The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, Poltergeist, Mausoleum, and Glitch. Vail has also worked as a set decorator on several films, including A Cry for Help: The Tracey Thurman Story. His career spans multiple decades, with recent work on the TV movie The Craigslist Killer in 2011. As a set decorator, Vail has contributed to at least 28 known credits.
Career overview
William Vail is a set decorator and actor. He began his film career in 1974, when he played a role in the American horror classic The Texas Chain Saw Massacre. Vail then went on to star in three more films: Poltergeist, Mausoleum, and Glitch!.
As his career progressed, Vail shifted his focus to set decoration. He worked as a set decorator on the film A Cry for Help: The Tracey Thurman Story in 1989. Vail has continued to work as a set decorator, contributing to the TV movie The Craigslist Killer in 2011.
Throughout his career, Vail has accumulated a significant number of credits. He has worked on at least 28 projects, demonstrating his versatility and dedication to the film industry. As a set decorator, Vail has likely played a crucial role in shaping the visual aesthetic of various productions. His experience as an actor has also provided him with a unique perspective on the filmmaking process.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
28 titles- Rondo and Bob (2020) as Self
- Texas Chainsaw 3D (2013) as Kirk (archive footage)
- Blue Lagoon: The Awakening (2012) Set Decoration
- The Craigslist Killer (2011) Set Decoration
- Amish Grace (2010) Set Decoration
- Lies in Plain Sight (2010) Set Decoration
- The American Nightmare (2000) as Self
- American Tragedy (2000) Set Decoration
- Texas Chain Saw Massacre: The Shocking Truth (2000) as Self
- Riders of the Purple Sage (1996) Set Decoration
- Deadly Web (1996) Set Decoration
- The West Side Waltz (1995) Set Decoration
- The Enemy Within (1994) Set Decoration
- Midnight Run Around (1994) Set Decoration
- Another Midnight Run (1994) Set Decoration
- Midnight Run for Your Life (1994) Set Decoration
- Laurel Avenue (1993) Set Decoration
- Red Shoe Diaries (1992) Set Decoration
- Love, Lies and Murder (1991) Set Decoration
- Chernobyl: The Final Warning (1991) Art Direction
- White Hot: The Mysterious Murder of Thelma Todd (1991) Set Decoration
- Too Young to Die (1990) Set Decoration
- Return to Green Acres (1990) Set Decoration
- A Quiet Little Neighborhood, a Perfect Little Murder (1990) Set Decoration
- Glitch! (1988) as Angry Valet
- Mausoleum (1983) as The Final Demon (as Bill Vail)
- Poltergeist (1982) as Implosion Man
- The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974) as Kirk
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is William Vail best known for?
William Vail is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Texas Chainsaw 3D (2013), Blue Lagoon: The Awakening (2012), The Craigslist Killer (2011), Amish Grace (2010).
When and where was William Vail born?
William Vail was born on November 30, 1950 in San Antonio, Texas, USA.
How many credits does William Vail have?
William Vail has accumulated over 28 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1974 to 2020.
What is William Vail's background in cinema and television?
William Vail is an American set decorator and actor. Born on November 30, 1950, in San Antonio, Texas, he began his film career in 1974. He is known for his roles in The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, Poltergeist, Mausoleum, and Glitch. Vail has also worked as a set decorator on several films, including A Cry for Help: The ...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974) as Kirk — aged about 23
- Poltergeist (1982) as Implosion Man — aged about 31
- Texas Chainsaw 3D (2013) as Kirk (archive footage) — aged about 62
- Mausoleum (1983) as The Final Demon (as Bill Vail) — aged about 32
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