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William Devane

William Joseph Devane (born September 5, 1939) is an American actor. He is known for his role as Greg Sumner on the primetime soap opera Knots Landing (1983–1993) and as James Heller on the Fox serial dramas 24 (2005–2007) and 24: Live Another Day (2014). He is also known for his work in films such as Family Plot (1976), Marathon Man (1976), Rolling…

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Occupation
Actor
Alma mater
American Academy of Dramatic Arts
Born
William Joseph Devane (1939-09-05) September 5, 1939 (age 86) Albany, New York, U.S.
Children
2
Years active
1966–present

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William Devane

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William Devane → IMDbWilliam Devane, Internet Broadway DatabaseWilliam Devane, Internet Off-Broadway Database
Alma mater · 1
William Devane → American Academy of Dramatic Arts
Born · 1
William Devane → William Joseph Devane (1939-09-05) September 5, 1939 (age 86) Albany, New York, U.S.
Children · 1
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Occupation · 1
William Devane → Actor
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William DevaneChildren21.00infobox
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William DevaneYears active1966–present1.00infobox
Family Plotinstance ofHe is also known for his work in films0.80text
William Devanerelated to External linksIMDbWilliam Devane0.60section
William Devanerelated to External linksInternet Broadway DatabaseWilliam Devane0.60section
William Devanerelated to External linksInternet Off-Broadway Database0.60section

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