William Ragsdale

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Biography

William Ragsdale has been quite convincing as a nice small town boy fitfully adjusting to the complexities of big city life in Fox's cultish sitcom, "Herman's Head" (1991-94) and as the overprotective widower raising his young son who also takes in his disreputable football star sibling in ABC's family comedy "Brother's Keeper" (1998-99). The wholesome and boyishly handsome young actor had a solid New York theater background before turning to …
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Job Title

Actor

Born

January 19, 1961

Career Milestones

2007

Co-starred with Hilary Swank in the religion-themed horror film "The Reaping"

2004

Appeared in four episodes of the ABC series, "Less Than Perfect"

2000

Had a recurring role on the CBS series, "Judging Amy"

2000

Cast as Rob Fields in the WB series, "Grosse Pointe"

1998

Headlined the ABC sitcom "Brother's Keeper"

1996

Had featured role in the short-lived Broadway play "Getting Away With Murder"

1995

Played recurring role of Ellen's boyfriend on "Ellen"

1991

Starred in Fox TV-movie "Frankenstein: The College Years"

1991

Starred in Fox sitcom, "Herman's Head"

1989

Starred in busted NBC-TV pilot, "Wally and the Valentines", a musical comedy

1985

Starred in writer-director Tom Holland's cult horror comedy, "Fright Night"

Raised in Arkansas