Actor

Bill MacDonald

Bill MacDonald is a Canadian actor with over 60 credits in film and television, often recognized for his roles in major series like Flashpoint and The Handmaid's Tale. He also played several roles on the series A Nero Wolfe Mystery, including the easily incensed Lieutenant Rowcliff.

He is frequently confused with fellow Canadian actor William MacDonald, as both share similar credits and guest-star in similar procedural dramas.

Notable work

7.2
A History of Violence (2005)
as Frank Mulligan
6.9
Nightmare Alley (2021)
as Stanton’s Dad
6.6
The Long Kiss Goodnight (1996)
as Hostage Agent
6
Extreme Measures (1996)
as Det. Stone's Partner
6.1
The Corruptor (1999)
as Vince Kirkpatrick

Often works with

Peter MacNeill
4 titles together
A History of Violence, Nightmare Alley, The Marsh
Beau Starr
3 titles together
The Corruptor, Due South, Mercy
David Hemblen
3 titles together
La Femme Nikita, Booty Call, Earth: Final Conflict
Stephen McHattie
2 titles together
A History of Violence, My Animal
Greg Bryk
2 titles together
A History of Violence, ReGenesis
Brian Cox
2 titles together
The Long Kiss Goodnight, The Corruptor

Full filmography · 41

Deadbolt
as Bruno
2024
Hush Little Baby
as Richard
2024
My Animal
as Dodge
20234.5
Nightmare Alley
as Stanton’s Dad
20216.9
Her Story No. 2: Hush Little Baby
as Richard
2018
The Marsh
as Dr. Wells
20065.1
A History of Violence
as Frank Mulligan
20057.2
Word of Honor
as John Kelly
2003
Triggermen
as Boots
2002
Who Is Cletis Tout?
as Detective Delaney
20015.9
A Glimpse of Hell
as NIS Agent Cobb
2001
Blessed Stranger: After Flight 111
as Elliot
2000