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William Mapother
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William Mapother
Full Name and Common Aliases
William Mapother is an American actor known professionally as Bill Mapother.
Birth and Death Dates
Born on April 17, 1965 (age 58), in Louisville, Kentucky, USA.
Nationality and Profession(s)
American, Actor
Early Life and Background
Mapother was born to Mary and Robert Mapother, a medical doctor. He is the brother of actress Kate Mara. Growing up, he was a talented athlete and played football at St. Xavier High School in Louisville before attending Brown University.
Major Accomplishments
William Mapother's breakthrough role came when he played Tom Hagen in Francis Ford Coppola's 1990 film "The Godfather: Part III." This led to roles in films like "Vanilla Sky," "In the Line of Fire," and "Tropic Thunder."
Notable Works or Actions
Some of his most notable works include:
The Others (2001), where he played the role of Victor.
Lost (2004-2010), a TV series in which he had a recurring guest role as Ethan Rom.
* Vanilla Sky (2001), an American psychological thriller film.
Impact and Legacy
Mapother's career has spanned over two decades. He has played diverse roles in both films and television shows. His ability to adapt and contribute meaningfully to various projects has made him a sought-after actor in Hollywood.
Why They Are Widely Quoted or Remembered
William Mapother is often remembered for his versatility as an actor, having portrayed characters that range from dramatic and intense to comedic and lighthearted. He continues to work in the entertainment industry, bringing depth and character to each role he takes on.
Quotes by William Mapother
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I don’t think that necessarily I was encouraged by the nuns and the priest to consider alternate possibilities to the universe.
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I’ve made a number of independent films that didn’t receive theatrical distribution, that a lot of people haven’t heard of, and as a result, I’ve conditioned myself to go into small independent films with the expectation that they will not, and therefore, I have to find my reward elsewhere.
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I went to Notre Dame. I don’t know if that has any relevance, but maybe we all had a little too much philosophy and theology.
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If you think about filmmaking as an entire spectrum, starting with the writer and ending with maybe the marketing department, the actor’s contribution is a rather slender band.
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One of the great things about film is that, typically anything that’s introduced in the first five minutes, the audiences will by into.
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Every actor has their own method, so I’m not suggesting what works for me will work for everybody else.
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If you’re going to do a guest spot on television, they need bodies on those procedural TV shows. You’ve got to keep working, and that’s where a lot of the work is.
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One of the advantages of shooting digitally was that we had a lot of time. When you shoot, even if you do a good performance, it may get lost in the editing room. It’s just one more way that a potentially good film might go astray.
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I worked in script development, many years ago, and read a lot of scripts. Between that and the scripts I’ve read as an actor, and I’m a writer as well, I think I have a pretty good sense about whether the bones of a story are there and whether the structure is intact.
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Look, we all know how hard it is for us to – I’m going to speak for myself – find a still photo of yourself that you like. Like how many times do people send photos and you’re like, “Oh burn it.”
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