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Bill Irwin

Bio: William Mills Irwin (born April 11, 1950) is an American actor, choreographer, clown, and comedian. He began as a vaudeville-style stage performer and has been noted for his contribution to the renaissance of the American circus during the 1970s
Born: Tue, Apr 11 1950
Birthplace: Santa Monica, California, USA
Bill Irwin is 74 years old
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Poster of The Odyssey
The Odyssey
Bill Irwin will be 76 in The Odyssey
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 15 2026
Poster of High Tide
High Tide
Bill Irwin was 74 in High Tide as 'Scott'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 18 2024
Poster of 4th Dementia
4th Dementia
Bill Irwin was 74 in 4th Dementia as 'Lou'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 23 2024
Poster of Rustin
Rustin
Bill Irwin was 73 in Rustin as 'A. J. Muste'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 03 2023
Poster of Endgame
Endgame
Bill Irwin was 73 in Endgame as 'Clov'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 14 2023
Poster of Spoiler Alert
Spoiler Alert
Bill Irwin was 72 in Spoiler Alert as 'Bob'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 02 2022
Poster of Lust Life Love
Lust Life Love
Bill Irwin was 70 in Lust Life Love as 'Richard'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 10 2021
Poster of Irresistible
Irresistible
Bill Irwin was 70 in Irresistible as 'Elton Chambers'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 01 2020
Poster of Sesame Street's 50th Anniversary Celebration
Sesame Street's 50th Anniversary Celebration
Bill Irwin was 69 in Sesame Street's 50th Anniversary Celebration as 'Mr. Noodle'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 09 2019
Poster of It Takes a Lunatic
It Takes a Lunatic
Bill Irwin was 69 in It Takes a Lunatic as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 03 2019
Poster of The Great Buster: A Celebration
The Great Buster: A Celebration
Bill Irwin was 68 in The Great Buster: A Celebration as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 05 2018
Poster of Old Hats
Old Hats
Bill Irwin was 67 in Old Hats
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 13 2017
Poster of Circus Kid
Circus Kid
Bill Irwin was 66 in Circus Kid as 'Himself'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 09 2016
Poster of Confirmation
Confirmation
Bill Irwin was 66 in Confirmation as 'Senator Jack Danforth'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 16 2016
Poster of Sesame Street: Play All Day with Elmo!
Sesame Street: Play All Day with Elmo!
Bill Irwin was 65 in Sesame Street: Play All Day with Elmo! as 'Mr. Noodle'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 01 2015
Poster of Ricki and the Flash
Ricki and the Flash
Bill Irwin was 65 in Ricki and the Flash as 'Single Dad'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 10 2015
Poster of Show Boat
Show Boat
Bill Irwin was 65 in Show Boat as 'Cap'n Andy Hawks'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jun 29 2015
Poster of Identity Theft
Identity Theft
Bill Irwin was 65 in Identity Theft as 'Mark'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 19 2015
Poster of Interstellar
Interstellar
Bill Irwin was 64 in Interstellar as 'TARS (voice)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 05 2014
Poster of Never Stand Still
Never Stand Still
Bill Irwin was 62 in Never Stand Still as 'Himself'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 18 2012
Poster of Higher Ground
Higher Ground
Bill Irwin was 61 in Higher Ground as 'Pastor Bud'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 26 2011
Poster of Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Penguins and Friends
Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Penguins and Friends
Bill Irwin was 60 in Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Penguins and Friends as 'Voice'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 06 2011
Poster of Goldstar, Ohio
Goldstar, Ohio
Bill Irwin was 59 in Goldstar, Ohio as 'Chief Jeff 'Goob' Garver'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 23 2010
Poster of Sesame Street: 40 Years of Sunny Days
Sesame Street: 40 Years of Sunny Days
Bill Irwin was 59 in Sesame Street: 40 Years of Sunny Days as 'Mr. Noodle (uncredited) (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 05 2010
Poster of Rachel Getting Married
Rachel Getting Married
Bill Irwin was 58 in Rachel Getting Married as 'Paul Buchman'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 03 2008
Poster of Across the Universe
Across the Universe
Bill Irwin was 57 in Across the Universe as 'Uncle Teddy'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 14 2007
Poster of Raving
Raving
Bill Irwin was 57 in Raving as 'Dito'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 29 2007
Poster of Sesame Street: Elmo's World: What Makes You Happy?
Sesame Street: Elmo's World: What Makes You Happy?
Bill Irwin was 56 in Sesame Street: Elmo's World: What Makes You Happy? as 'Mr. Noodle'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 01 2007
Poster of Lady in the Water
Lady in the Water
Bill Irwin was 56 in Lady in the Water as 'Mr. Leeds'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 20 2006
Poster of Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Reach for the Sky!
Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Reach for the Sky!
Bill Irwin was 55 in Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Reach for the Sky! as 'Mr Noodle'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 2006
Poster of The Manchurian Candidate
The Manchurian Candidate
Bill Irwin was 54 in The Manchurian Candidate as 'Scoutmaster'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 30 2004
Poster of Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Families, Mail & Bath Time!
Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Families, Mail & Bath Time!
Bill Irwin was 54 in Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Families, Mail & Bath Time! as 'Mr. Noodle'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 08 2004
Poster of Charlie: The Life and Art of Charles Chaplin
Charlie: The Life and Art of Charles Chaplin
Bill Irwin was 53 in Charlie: The Life and Art of Charles Chaplin as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 01 2003
Poster of Igby Goes Down
Igby Goes Down
Bill Irwin was 52 in Igby Goes Down as 'Lt. Smith'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 13 2002
Poster of The Laramie Project
The Laramie Project
Bill Irwin was 51 in The Laramie Project as 'Harry Woods'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 10 2002
Poster of How the Grinch Stole Christmas
How the Grinch Stole Christmas
Bill Irwin was 50 in How the Grinch Stole Christmas as 'Lou Lou Who'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 17 2000
Poster of A Midsummer Night's Dream
A Midsummer Night's Dream
Bill Irwin was 49 in A Midsummer Night's Dream as 'Tom Snout'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 20 1999
Poster of Niagara: A History of the Falls
Niagara: A History of the Falls
Bill Irwin was 48 in Niagara: A History of the Falls as 'Self - Historian'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 31 1999
Poster of Illuminata
Illuminata
Bill Irwin was 48 in Illuminata as 'Marco'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 21 1998
Poster of Just the Ticket
Just the Ticket
Bill Irwin was 47 in Just the Ticket as 'Ray Charles'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 01 1998
Poster of Waiting for Godot in San Quentin
Waiting for Godot in San Quentin
Bill Irwin was 47 in Waiting for Godot in San Quentin as 'Himself'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 1998
Poster of Subway Stories
Subway Stories
Bill Irwin was 47 in Subway Stories as 'Bill Irwin (segment "Subway Car from Hell")'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 24 1997
Poster of Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit
Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit
Bill Irwin was 43 in Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit as 'Unnamed Brother #1'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 09 1993
Poster of Silent Tongue
Silent Tongue
Bill Irwin was 42 in Silent Tongue as 'Comic'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 28 1993
Poster of The Last Mile
The Last Mile
Bill Irwin was 42 in The Last Mile as 'The Maestro'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 09 1992
Poster of Sondheim: A Celebration at Carnegie Hall
Sondheim: A Celebration at Carnegie Hall
Bill Irwin was 42 in Sondheim: A Celebration at Carnegie Hall as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 10 1992
Poster of Stepping Out
Stepping Out
Bill Irwin was 41 in Stepping Out as 'Geoffrey'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 11 1991
Poster of Hot Shots!
Hot Shots!
Bill Irwin was 41 in Hot Shots! as 'Buzz Harley'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 31 1991
Poster of Scenes from a Mall
Scenes from a Mall
Bill Irwin was 40 in Scenes from a Mall as 'Mime'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 22 1991
Poster of Memorial: Letters from American Soldiers
Memorial: Letters from American Soldiers
Bill Irwin was 40 in Memorial: Letters from American Soldiers as 'Reader'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 1991
Poster of Red Hot + Blue: A Tribute to Cole Porter
Red Hot + Blue: A Tribute to Cole Porter
Bill Irwin was 40 in Red Hot + Blue: A Tribute to Cole Porter as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 01 1990
Poster of My Blue Heaven
My Blue Heaven
Bill Irwin was 40 in My Blue Heaven as 'Kirby'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 17 1990
Poster of Eight Men Out
Eight Men Out
Bill Irwin was 38 in Eight Men Out as 'Eddie Collins'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 02 1988
Poster of A New Life
A New Life
Bill Irwin was 37 in A New Life as 'Eric'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 25 1988
Poster of The Regard of Flight
The Regard of Flight
Bill Irwin was 32 in The Regard of Flight
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 17 1983
Poster of Popeye
Popeye
Bill Irwin was 30 in Popeye as 'Ham Gravy'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 12 1980
Poster of Mudflat
Mudflat
Bill Irwin was 30 in Mudflat
Movie Released: Sun, Aug 24 1980

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of The Andy Warhol Diaries
The Andy Warhol Diaries
Bill Irwin was 71+ in The Andy Warhol Diaries as 'Andy Warhol'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Mar 09 2022
Poster of The Dropout
The Dropout
Bill Irwin was 71+ in The Dropout as 'Channing Robertson'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Mar 03 2022
Poster of The Gilded Age
The Gilded Age
Bill Irwin was 71+ in The Gilded Age as 'Cornelius Eckhard'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 24 2022
Poster of New Amsterdam
New Amsterdam
Bill Irwin was 68+ in New Amsterdam as 'Calvin Bennett'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 25 2018
Poster of Star Trek: Discovery
Star Trek: Discovery
Bill Irwin was 67+ in Star Trek: Discovery as 'Su'Kal'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 24 2017
Poster of Legion
Legion
Bill Irwin was 66+ in Legion as 'Cary Loudermilk'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Feb 08 2017
Poster of This Is Us
This Is Us
Bill Irwin was 66+ in This Is Us as 'ER Doctor, Dr. Spencer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 20 2016
Poster of Quarry
Quarry
Bill Irwin was 66+ in Quarry as 'Harlowe'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 09 2016
Poster of South of Hell
South of Hell
Bill Irwin was 65+ in South of Hell as 'Enos Abascal'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Nov 27 2015
Poster of Sleepy Hollow
Sleepy Hollow
Bill Irwin was 63+ in Sleepy Hollow as 'Atticus Nevins'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 16 2013
Poster of Monday Mornings
Monday Mornings
Bill Irwin was 62+ in Monday Mornings as 'Dr. Buck Tierney'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Feb 04 2013
Poster of Elementary
Elementary
Bill Irwin was 62+ in Elementary as 'Richard Balsille'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 27 2012
Poster of Lights Out
Lights Out
Bill Irwin was 60+ in Lights Out as 'Hal Brennan'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 11 2011
Poster of Blue Bloods
Blue Bloods
Bill Irwin was 60+ in Blue Bloods as 'Cardinal Brennan'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 24 2010
Poster of The Good Wife
The Good Wife
Bill Irwin was 59+ in The Good Wife as 'Fred Medkiff'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 22 2009
Poster of Life on Mars
Life on Mars
Bill Irwin was 58+ in Life on Mars as 'Dr. Schwahn'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 09 2008
Poster of Law & Order: Criminal Intent
Law & Order: Criminal Intent
Bill Irwin was 51+ in Law & Order: Criminal Intent as 'Nate Royce'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 30 2001
Poster of CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
Bill Irwin was 50+ in CSI: Crime Scene Investigation as 'Nate Haskell'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 06 2000
Poster of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Bill Irwin was 49+ in Law & Order: Special Victims Unit as 'Dr. Peter Lindstrom'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 20 1999
Poster of 3rd Rock from the Sun
3rd Rock from the Sun
Bill Irwin was 45+ in 3rd Rock from the Sun as 'Pickles'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 09 1996
Poster of The Adventures of Pete & Pete
The Adventures of Pete & Pete
Bill Irwin was 43+ in The Adventures of Pete & Pete
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 28 1993
Poster of Law & Order
Law & Order
Bill Irwin was 40+ in Law & Order as 'Ellison Conway'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 13 1990
Poster of The Cosby Show
The Cosby Show
Bill Irwin was 34+ in The Cosby Show as 'Eddie Bartholomew'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 20 1984
Poster of Saturday Night Live
Saturday Night Live
Bill Irwin was 25+ in Saturday Night Live as 'Self - Cameo (uncredited)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Oct 11 1975