William Atherton
Best known as a Supporting Actor based on credits in that role in 13 films, with $1,586,448,859 worldwide aggregate box office (rank #1,405) |
Best-known acting roles: Walter Peck (Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire), Winchester Rep (The Last Samurai), Walter Peck (Ghostbusters), Richard 'Dick' Thornburg, Reporter WWTW-TV News (Die Hard 2), Bob Gminski (The Pelican Brief) |
Most productive collaborators: Tom Cruise, Edward Zwick, Timothy Spall, John Logan, Tony Goldwyn |
Career Summary
Movies | Domestic Box Office | International Box Office | Worldwide Box Office | ||
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As an Actor | Supporting | 13 | $835,026,090 | $751,422,769 | $1,586,448,859 |
Leading | 1 | $24,296 | $24,471 | $48,767 | |
(Unclassified) | 6 | $81,823,706 | $746,128 | $82,569,834 |
Latest Ranking on Selected Box Office Record Lists
Record | Rank | Amount |
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Top 100 Stars in Leading Roles at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 8,201-8,300) | 8,294 | $24,296 |
Top Stars at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 1,201-1,300) | 1,288 | $916,738,511 |
Top 100 Stars in Leading Roles at the International Box Office (Rank 7,501-7,600) | 7,511 | $24,471 |
Top Stars at the International Box Office (Rank 2,601-2,700) | 2,681 | $752,282,903 |
Top 100 Stars in Leading Roles at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 9,501-9,600) | 9,512 | $48,767 |
Top Stars at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 1,701-1,800) | 1,799 | $1,669,021,414 |
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All Acting Credits
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Release Date | Title | Role | Domestic Box Office | International Box Office | Worldwide Box Office |
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Mar 22, 2024 | Ghostbusters: Frozen E… | Walter Peck | $110,200,646 | $85,110,465 | $195,311,111 |
Apr 4, 2014 | Jinn | Father Westhoff | $202,348 | $134,876 | $337,224 |
Sep 20, 2013 | The Citizen | Joseph Winston | $24,296 | $24,471 | $48,767 |
Mar 2, 2012 | Tim and Eric's Billion… | Earle Swinter | $201,436 | $22,216 | $223,652 |
Mar 14, 2008 | Hacia la Oscuridad | John | |||
Dec 5, 2003 | The Last Samurai | Winchester Rep | $111,110,575 | $345,700,000 | $456,810,575 |
May 11, 2001 | Bread and Roses | Himself | $536,465 | $746,128 | $1,282,593 |
Nov 7, 1997 | Mad City | Dohlen | $10,561,038 | $10,561,038 | |
Aug 27, 1997 | Hoodlum | Thomas Dewey | $23,489,997 | $23,489,997 | |
Jan 12, 1996 | Bio-Dome | Dr. Noah Faulkner | $13,294,762 | $13,294,762 | |
Dec 17, 1993 | The Pelican Brief | Bob Gminski | $100,768,056 | $87,227,803 | $187,995,859 |
Apr 26, 1991 | Oscar | Overton | $23,562,716 | $23,562,716 | |
Jul 3, 1990 | Die Hard 2 | Richard 'Dick' Th… | $117,323,878 | $122,490,010 | $239,813,888 |
Jul 15, 1988 | Die Hard | Richard Thornburg | $85,892,546 | $57,759,104 | $143,651,650 |
Dec 19, 1986 | No Mercy | Allan Deveneux | $12,303,904 | $12,303,904 | |
Aug 7, 1985 | Real Genius | Professor Jerry H… | $12,952,019 | $12,952,019 | |
Jun 8, 1984 | Ghostbusters | Walter Peck | $242,604,185 | $52,978,295 | $295,582,480 |
Oct 19, 1977 | Looking for Mr. Goodbar | James | $16,900,000 | $16,900,000 | |
Dec 25, 1975 | The Hindenburg | Boerth | $27,945,225 | $27,945,225 | |
Apr 5, 1974 | The Sugarland Express | Clovis Poplin | $7,000,000 | $7,000,000 | |
Averages | $48,256,531 | $75,219,337 | $87,845,656 | ||
Totals | 20 | $916,874,092 | $752,193,368 | $1,669,067,460 |
Leading or Lead Ensemble Roles
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Release Date | Title | Opening Weekend | Maximum Theaters | Domestic Box Office | Worldwide Box Office | Domestic Share |
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Sep 20, 2013 | The Citizen | $368 | 6 | $24,296 | $48,767 | 49.8% |
Averages | $368 | 6 | $24,296 | $48,767 | 49.8% | |
Totals | 1 | $24,296 | $48,767 |
Supporting Roles
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Release Date | Title | Opening Weekend | Maximum Theaters | Domestic Box Office | Worldwide Box Office | Domestic Share |
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Mar 22, 2024 | Ghostbusters: Frozen E… | $45,004,673 | 4,345 | $110,200,646 | $195,311,111 | 56.4% |
Apr 4, 2014 | Jinn | $149,337 | 201 | $202,348 | $337,224 | 60.0% |
Mar 2, 2012 | Tim and Eric's Billion… | $87,475 | 33 | $201,436 | $223,652 | 90.1% |
Dec 5, 2003 | The Last Samurai | $24,271,354 | 2,938 | $111,110,575 | $456,810,575 | 24.3% |
Nov 7, 1997 | Mad City | $4,649,742 | 2,194 | $10,561,038 | $10,561,038 | 100.0% |
Jan 12, 1996 | Bio-Dome | $6,018,203 | 1,510 | $13,294,762 | $13,294,762 | 100.0% |
Dec 17, 1993 | The Pelican Brief | $16,864,404 | 2,022 | $100,768,056 | $187,995,859 | 53.6% |
Apr 26, 1991 | Oscar | $5,091,027 | 1,391 | $23,562,716 | $23,562,716 | 100.0% |
Jul 3, 1990 | Die Hard 2 | $21,744,661 | 2,507 | $117,323,878 | $239,813,888 | 48.9% |
Jul 15, 1988 | Die Hard | $601,851 | 1,713 | $85,892,546 | $143,651,650 | 59.8% |
Dec 19, 1986 | No Mercy | $2,198,069 | 1,206 | $12,303,904 | $12,303,904 | 100.0% |
Jun 8, 1984 | Ghostbusters | $13,612,564 | 1,506 | $242,604,185 | $295,582,480 | 82.1% |
Apr 5, 1974 | The Sugarland Express | $7,000,000 | $7,000,000 | 100.0% | ||
Averages | $11,691,113 | 1,797 | $64,232,776 | $122,034,528 | 75.0% | |
Totals | 13 | $835,026,090 | $1,586,448,859 |