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William Allen Young is an American actor and director who has starred in over 100 television, stage, and film projects, including two Academy Award-nominated films, A Soldier's Story and District 9. He is best known for his roles as Frank Mitchell on UPN’s Moesha, Dr. Rollie Guthrie on the CBS medical drama Code Black, and as Judge Joseph Ratner on CBS’s CSI Miami. His other television credits include ABC’s The Day After, General Hospital, CBS’s Madame Secretary, JAG, Atlanta Child Murders, and The Women of Brewster Place, among other shows. He is also credited with helping to diversity the ranks of writers, actors, directors and producers in Hollywood through the landmark 2000 TV Network Agreement, which he helped broker while serving as a former co-chair of the African-American Steering Committee of the Directors Guild of America.
Born
Sunday, 24 January 1954
Actor Filmography
Title | Character | Year |
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Going Home | Harry Cobb | 2022 |
CSI: Vegas | Professor Gene Morrow | 2021 |
9-1-1: Lone Star | Benjamin Williams | 2020 |
Christmas Hotel | Carl | 2019 |
Good Girls | Lawyer | 2018 |
This Is Us | Councilman Wilkins | 2016 |
Code Black | Dr. Rollie Guthrie | 2015 |
The Cookie Mobster | Grundy | 2014 |
Madam Secretary | Deputy Secretary Of State Steven Cushing | 2014 |
Unsung Hollywood | Self | 2014 |
Actor Filmography
Title | Character | Year |
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Going Home | Harry Cobb | 2022 |
CSI: Vegas | Professor Gene Morrow | 2021 |
9-1-1: Lone Star | Benjamin Williams | 2020 |
Christmas Hotel | Carl | 2019 |
Good Girls | Lawyer | 2018 |
This Is Us | Councilman Wilkins | 2016 |
Code Black | Dr. Rollie Guthrie | 2015 |
The Cookie Mobster | Grundy | 2014 |
Madam Secretary | Deputy Secretary Of State Steven Cushing | 2014 |
Unsung Hollywood | Self | 2014 |
The Real | Self | 2013 |
The Americans | Airman Billy McCoy | 2013 |
Rock the House | Blu | 2011 |
Detroit 1-8-7 | Dr. Jonathan Dozier | 2010 |
Good Luck Charlie | Harry Wentz | 2010 |
District 9 | Dirk Michaels | 2009 |
Castle | Jerry Camden | 2009 |
The Mentalist | Matt Etienne | 2008 |
Depth Charge | Capt. Daniel Lewis | 2008 |
Primal Doubt | Detective Ben Riggs | 2007 |
Saving Grace | Robbery Detective | 2007 |
October Road | Lawyer | 2007 |
The Game | Colonel Westbrook | 2006 |
Murder 101 | Lt. Dietrich | 2006 |
Murder 101 | Lt. Dietrich | 2006 |
Commander in Chief | Senator Kevin Colby | 2005 |
Fielder's Choice | Roy | 2005 |
Medium | Wesley Judson | 2005 |
Detective | Newbold | 2005 |
NCIS | U.S. Secretary of Defense Moses McClaine / Director Barry Hutchins | 2003 |
Nip/Tuck | Mr. Staubeck | 2003 |
Fear X | Agent Lawrence | 2003 |
CSI: Miami | Chief Judge Joseph Ratner | 2002 |
The Agency | Police Interrogator | 2001 |
The Proud Family | Mr. Moody | 2001 |
The District | Reverend Hamilton | 2000 |
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation | Duane McWane | 2000 |
Soul Food | Coach John Robinson | 2000 |
The Parkers | Frank Mitchell | 1999 |
Any Day Now | Clyde 'Turk' Terhune / Turk Terhune | 1998 |
Moesha | Frank Mitchell | 1996 |
JAG | Henry Kale | 1995 |
Serving in Silence: The Margarethe Cammermeyer Story | Clark | 1995 |
Drop Squad | George Truelove | 1994 |
Chicago Hope | Explosive Expert Sgt. Robb | 1994 |
Sweet Justice | Billy Wilson | 1994 |
Robin's Hoods | Agent Sullivan | 1994 |
Sister, Sister | T.C. Banks | 1994 |
Almost Dead | Henzes | 1994 |
Diagnosis Murder | Alexander Damon | 1993 |
The Sinbad Show | Curtis | 1993 |
Babylon 5 | Jason Ironheart | 1993 |
Stalking Laura | Chris | 1993 |
Love & War | Andrew Briggs | 1992 |
Renegade | Calvin | 1992 |
Spies Inc. | Rob | 1992 |
The Waterdance | Les | 1992 |
Home Improvement | Gus | 1991 |
Sisters | Dr. Ripley | 1991 |
Lies Before Kisses | Daniel | 1991 |
Cop Rock | Jerome Hall | 1990 |
The Outsiders | Emmett Sinclair | 1990 |
Without Her Consent | Keys | 1990 |
Lock Up | Braden | 1989 |
The Women of Brewster Place | Eugene | 1989 |
Father Dowling Mysteries | Elliot Wagner | 1989 |
Murphy Brown | Lawyer #1 | 1988 |
American Experience | William Coleman | 1988 |
Tour of Duty | Coyote 2 / CPT J. T. Slaney, USAF | 1987 |
Mariah | Rev. Howard Bouchard | 1987 |
Wisdom | Agent Williamson | 1986 |
Amen | Roger Holloway | 1986 |
L.A. Law | Mitchell Dune | 1986 |
Matlock | Roy Stevens / Police Lieutenant | 1986 |
Sins | Jacques Danvers | 1986 |
Blacke's Magic | Mark Baker | 1986 |
Outrage! | Lester Crewe | 1986 |
Jagged Edge | Greg Arnold | 1985 |
The Twilight Zone | John Parker (segment "The Junction") | 1985 |
227 | Tony Langford | 1985 |
The Atlanta Child Murders | Withers | 1985 |
Victims for Victims: The Theresa Saldana Story | 1984 | |
A Soldier's Story | Private Henson | 1984 |
The Day After | Airman Billy McCoy | 1983 |
Women of San Quentin | Larry Jennings | 1983 |
Scarecrow and Mrs. King | Curt Hollis | 1983 |
Hotel | Errol | 1982 |
Fame | Robert Summers | 1982 |
Cagney & Lacey | Billy | 1981 |
CBS Schoolbreak Special | Rev. James Jordan | 1980 |
Knots Landing | Cliff Templeton / Cliff Templeman | 1979 |
Freedom Road | Older Jeff Jackson | 1979 |
The Dukes of Hazzard | Marv | 1979 |
The Jeffersons | Ernie | 1975 |
Director Filmography
Title | Year |
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The Parkers | 1999 |
Moesha | 1996 |