William Petersen

TV Actor

Birthday February 21, 1953

Birth Sign Pisces

Birthplace Evanston, IL

Age 71 years old

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About

Actor best known for his role as Dr. Grissom on the television series CSI and for his film roles in To Live and Die in L.A. and Manhunter.

Before Fame

While at Idaho St. University on a football scholarship, he took an acting class which shifted his gears and so he decided to leave college to study as a Shakespearean actor.

Trivia

He played a Governor in the 2000 thriller The Contender and portrayed Will Graham in the film Manhunter.

Family Life

His wife, Joanne, left Idaho State University with him to pursue a career in acting.

Associated With

In 2012, he had a role in Seeking a Friend for the End of the World, which starred Steve Carell.