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# William Atherton

(1947–1863)   Television Actor

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William Atherton was a television actor.

## Quick Facts About William Atherton

Born July 30, 1947

Died January 1, 1863

Profession Television Actor

Notable works Narrative of the suffering & defeat, of the North-Western Army under General Winchester

## About William Atherton

William Atherton is an American actor. He had starring roles in The Sugarland Express (1974), The Day of the Locust (1975), The Hindenburg (1975) and Looking for Mr. Goodbar (1977), but is most recognized for what have become iconic roles in the Ghostbusters and Die Hard film series.

##  Quotes by William Atherton

> [If you have to be the antagonist, you often have a lot more creative powers. You have a lot more color to…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/william-atherton/if-you-have-to-be-the-antagonist-you-often-have-a-lot-more-creative/)

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[Antagonist](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/antagonist/)

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> [I'm a farm boy from Connecticut, and I adopted urban life.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/william-atherton/i-m-a-farm-boy-from-connecticut-and-i-adopted-urban-life/)

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[Adopted](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/adopted/)

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> [Whenever you do a movie, it's a culture shock. Who is it? Where are you? What are you doing? Who are these…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/william-atherton/whenever-you-do-a-movie-it-s-a-culture-shock-who-is-it-where-are-you/)

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[Culture](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/culture/)

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