William Katt

Acting

William Katt

Born 16 February 1951 · Los Angeles, California, USA · 75

William Theodore Katt (born February 16, 1951) is an American film and television actor, best known as the star of The Greatest American Hero. He is also known for playing Tommy Ross, the ill-fated prom date of Carrie White in the film version of Carrie and Paul Drake Jr. in the Perry Mason TV movies. His mother is Barabra Hale who played Della Street in the TV series Perry Mason.

Known for

Highlights

House2004 · Series · Walter
Batman: The Animated Series1992 · Series · Zowie (voice)
Carrie1976 · Film · Tommy Ross
Supergirl2015 · Series · Minister
The Man from Earth2007 · Film · Art
Heroes2006 · Series · Jim McCann

Filmography

Movies

83 films

When We Get There2026 · Film · Bob
Pursuit2022 · Film · Taye Biggs
Overrun2021 · Film · Detective Ed Dobbs
The 2nd2020 · Film · Senator Bob Jeffers
The Christmas High Note2020 · Film · Dennis
The Other Side of the Wind2018 · Film · Man in Bathroom Stall
The Man from Earth: Holocene2017 · Film · Art
Ding Dong, You're Dead! The Making of "House"2017 · Film
Home Deadly Home: The Making of "House IV"2017 · Film
Subterranea2015 · Film · Mockenrue
The Unwanted2014 · Film · Troy
The Secret Lives of Dorks2013 · Film · Mr. Gibson
Paranormal Movie2013 · Film · Houseguest Bill
.3572013 · Film · Smalls
Sparks2013 · Film · Matanza
Sweetwater2012 · Film · Dean Taylor
Earthling2011 · Film · Ryan Donnelly
The Encore of Tony Duran2011 · Film · Art Smith
Super2010 · Film · Sgt. Fitzgibbon
Mirrors 22010 · Film · Jack Matheson
Pure Country 2: The Gift2010 · Film · Winter
Beautiful Loser2009 · Film · Father Hume
Deadland2009 · Film · Shiv
Big Game2008 · Film · Dave
Bone Eater2008 · Film · Dr. Boombas
AVH: Alien vs. Hunter2007 · Film · Lee
The Man from Earth2007 · Film · Art
Gamers2006 · Film · Reese's Boss
Mystery Woman: Game Time2005 · Film · Donald Fiske
River's End2005 · Film · Ed Kennedy
Descendant2003 · Film · Dr. Tom Murray
Snake Island2002 · Film · Malcolm Page
Gentle Ben2002 · Film · Gittis Malone
Circuit2001 · Film · Gino
Determination of Death2001 · Film · John Logan
The Clean and Narrow2000 · Film · George
Twin Falls Idaho1999 · Film · Surgeon
Jawbreaker1999 · Film · Mr. Purr
Catch Me If You Can1998 · Film · Jean Benoit
Hyacinth1998 · Film · Andy Gillis
Mother Teresa: In the Name of God's Poor1997 · Film · Harry Harper
Daddy's Girl1996 · Film · Don Mitchell
Devil's Food1996 · Film · Andrew Burns
Rattled1996 · Film · Paul Donohue
Cyborg 3: The Recycler1995 · Film · Decaf
Piranha1995 · Film · Paul Grogan
Americanski Blues1995 · Film · Dr. Dell Davis
Problem Child 31995 · Film · Ben Healy
Stranger by Night1994 · Film · Troy Rooney
The Paperboy1994 · Film · Brian
Tollbooth1994 · Film · Waggy
Distant Cousins1993 · Film · Richard Sullivan
Double X: The Name of the Game1992 · Film · Michael Cooper
House IV1992 · Film · Roger Cobb
Last Call1991 · Film · Paul Avery
Naked Obsession1990 · Film · Franklyn Carlysle
Wedding Band1990 · Film · Marshall Roman
Swimsuit1989 · Film · Brian Rutledge
White Ghost1988 · Film · Steve Shepard
Perry Mason: The Case of the Lady in the Lake1988 · Film · Paul Drake, Jr.
Perry Mason: The Case of the Avenging Ace1988 · Film · Paul Drake Jr.
Perry Mason: The Case of the Scandalous Scoundrel1987 · Film · Paul Drake Jr.
Perry Mason: The Case of the Murdered Madam1987 · Film · Paul Drake Jr.
Perry Mason: The Case of the Sinister Spirit1987 · Film · Paul Drake Jr.
Perry Mason: The Case of the Lost Love1987 · Film · Paul Drake Jr.
Perry Mason: The Case of the Shooting Star1986 · Film · Paul Drake, Jr.
Perry Mason: The Case of the Notorious Nun1986 · Film · Paul Drake Jr.
House1985 · Film · Roger Cobb
Perry Mason Returns1985 · Film · Paul Drake Jr.
Baby: Secret of the Lost Legend1985 · Film · George Loomis
Thumbelina1984 · Film · The Flower Prince
The Rainmaker1982 · Film · Jimmy Curry
Pippin1981 · Film · Pippin
Butch and Sundance: The Early Days1979 · Film · Sundance Kid
Big Wednesday1978 · Film · Jack Barlow
First Love1977 · Film · Elgin Smith
Carrie1976 · Film · Tommy Ross
Can Ellen Be Saved?1974 · Film · Bob
The Daughters of Joshua Cabe1972 · Film · Billy Jack
The Trackers1971 · Film · Davey Paxton
The Failing of Raymond1971 · Film · Harold (uncredited)
The Late Liz1971 · Film · Peter Addams (as Bill Katt)
Night Chase1970 · Film · Marine Private

Filmography

Series

34 shows

Supergirl2015 · Series · Minister
Batman: The Brave and the Bold2008 · Series · Hawkman (voice)
Heroes2006 · Series · Jim McCann
Numb3rs2005 · Series · Sven Regal
House2004 · Series · Walter
Justice League2001 · Series · Green Guardsman (voice)
Andromeda2000 · Series · Eddie Aldrich
Son of the Beach2000 · Series
Rough Riders1997 · Series · Edward Marshall
The Hunger1997 · Series · James
7th Heaven1996 · Series · Will Grayson
JAG1995 · Series · James Merrick
Cybill1995 · Series
Models Inc.1994 · Series
Burke's Law1994 · Series · Brian Cobham
Viper1994 · Series · Arno Krafft
Diagnosis: Murder1993 · Series · Roland Spear
Animaniacs1993 · Series · Dr. Roma (voice)
Walker, Texas Ranger1993 · Series · Keith Portman
Batman: The Animated Series1992 · Series · Zowie (voice)
Good Sports1991 · Series · Nick Calder
The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents1985 · Series · Dr. Burke
Perry Mason Returns1985 · Series · Paul Drake
Murder, She Wrote1984 · Series · Derek Hartman
Faerie Tale Theatre1982 · Series · The Flower Prince
The Greatest American Hero1981 · Series · Ralph Hinkley
Police Woman1974 · Series · Martin Wadsworth
Kojak1973 · Series · Carey Nysrom
Kung Fu1972 · Series · Andy
M*A*S*H1972 · Series · P.F.C.
The Rookies1972 · Series
Emergency!1972 · Series · Wally Lytton
Ironside1967 · Series · Jimmy
Gunsmoke1955 · Series · Lonnie Weeks