Born in Savannah, Georgia, Bill's career began with "The Great Santini." He trained with Jeff Corey, Joseph Mydell, and Larry Silverberg. He is honored to have worked with Patrick Swayze, Christopher Reeve, George C. Scott, Don Ameche, Winona Rider, Joey King, June Squibb, Kiefer Sutherland, Gillian Anderson, Jackie Earle Haley, and many other distinguished artists. He is best known for his portrayal of Tom "Stonewall" Jackson in the epic "North and South." Other notable roles include "Stranger Things," "Summer 03," "Return of the Swamp Thing," and "Monarch." Bill has also appeared in dozens of commercials, industrial films, and voice overs. He is an inaugural member of the Georgia Shakespeare Festival. He appeared at the Kennedy Center in "A Texas Trilogy." Touring and stock credits include "King Lear," "The Taming of the Shrew," and "Sleuth." Bill and his wife Mary are active in animal rescue and educational organizations including The Anne Frank Center in Sandy Springs, Georgia.