William Wisher
- Known For
- Writing
- Born
- May 23, 1955 in California, USA
- Died
- July 14, 2026
- Active Years
- 1978–2017 (40 Years)
- Total Credits
- 19 credits in database
Biography
William Wisher Jr. was an American screenwriter. He was born on May 23, 1955, in California, USA. Wisher is known for his work with James Cameron. He wrote for 15 known credits. Wisher's known credits include work on The Terminator and Terminator 2: Judgment Day. He passed away on July 14, 2026, at the age of 71.
Career overview
William Wisher was an American screenwriter. He collaborated with James Cameron on several projects. Wisher's work with Cameron includes notable films.
Wisher's writing credits span multiple projects. He is known for his contributions to these films. His work with Cameron is particularly notable. Wisher's writing career involved collaborations with other professionals in the film industry.
Wisher's writing credits are documented in his profile. He worked on a total of 15 projects. Wisher's writing career involved collaborations with James Cameron. Wisher's work with Cameron resulted in notable films.
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Full Filmography
19 titles- T2: Reprogramming The Terminator (2017) as Self
- I.T. (2016) Screenplay
- I.T. (2016) Co-Executive Producer
- Live Free or Die Hard (2007) Executive Producer
- Dominion: Prequel to The Exorcist (2005) Writer
- Exorcist: The Beginning (2004) Story
- Expedition: Bismarck (2002) as Self
- Other Voices: Creating 'The Terminator' (2001) as Self
- The 13th Warrior (1999) Screenplay
- Judge Dredd (1995) Screenplay
- Judge Dredd (1995) Story
- Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991) as Galleria Photographer / Cop (uncredited)
- Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991) Writer
- The Abyss (1989) as Bill Tyler
- Desperado: The Outlaw Wars (1989) Teleplay
- Martini Ranch: Reach (1988) as William Wisher
- The Terminator (1984) as Policeman
- The Terminator (1984) Additional Dialogue
- Xenogenesis (1978) as Raj
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is William Wisher best known for?
William Wisher is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Live Free or Die Hard (2007), Dominion: Prequel to The Exorcist (2005), Exorcist: The Beginning (2004), The 13th Warrior (1999).
When and where was William Wisher born?
William Wisher was born on May 23, 1955 in California, USA. They passed away on July 14, 2026.
How many credits does William Wisher have?
William Wisher has accumulated over 19 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1978 to 2017.
What is William Wisher's background in cinema and television?
William Wisher Jr. was an American screenwriter. He was born on May 23, 1955, in California, USA. Wisher is known for his work with James Cameron. He wrote for 15 known credits. Wisher's known credits include work on The Terminator and Terminator 2: Judgment Day. He passed away on July 14, 2026, at the age of 71.
William Wisher by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991) as Galleria Photographer / Cop (uncredited) — aged about 36
- The Terminator (1984) as Policeman — aged about 29
- The Abyss (1989) as Bill Tyler — aged about 34
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