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William Mapother

Bio: William Reibert Mapother Jr. (/ˈmeɪpɒθər/; born April 17, 1965) is an American actor, known for his role as Ethan Rom on the television series Lost and starring in the film In the Bedroom
Born: Sat, Apr 17 1965
Birthplace: Louisville, Kentucky, USA
William Mapother is 60 years old
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Poster of Outlaw Posse
Outlaw Posse
William Mapother was 58 in Outlaw Posse as 'Angel'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 01 2024
Poster of Black Girl Missing
Black Girl Missing
William Mapother was 57 in Black Girl Missing as 'Russell'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 04 2023
Poster of On Sacred Ground
On Sacred Ground
William Mapother was 57 in On Sacred Ground as 'Daniel McKinney'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 13 2023
Poster of Son of Monarchs
Son of Monarchs
William Mapother was 56 in Son of Monarchs as 'Bob'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 15 2021
Poster of Tell Me How I Die
Tell Me How I Die
William Mapother was 51 in Tell Me How I Die as 'Dr. Jerrems'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 16 2016
Poster of Blackhat
Blackhat
William Mapother was 49 in Blackhat as 'Rich Donahue'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 13 2015
Poster of The Atticus Institute
The Atticus Institute
William Mapother was 49 in The Atticus Institute as 'Dr. Henry West'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 05 2015
Poster of I Origins
I Origins
William Mapother was 49 in I Origins as 'Darryl Mackenzie'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 18 2014
Poster of Drew Peterson: Untouchable
Drew Peterson: Untouchable
William Mapother was 48 in Drew Peterson: Untouchable as 'Glenn Levecke'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 29 2014
Poster of Escape from Polygamy
Escape from Polygamy
William Mapother was 48 in Escape from Polygamy as 'Ervil'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 24 2013
Poster of Underdogs
Underdogs
William Mapother was 48 in Underdogs as 'Bill Burkett'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 16 2013
Poster of Jobs
Jobs
William Mapother was 48 in Jobs as 'Calligraphy Professor'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 15 2013
Poster of It's Dark Here
It's Dark Here
William Mapother was 47 in It's Dark Here as 'David Tennies'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 2013
Poster of Static
Static
William Mapother was 47 in Static as 'Greg Wagner'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 31 2012
Poster of FDR: American Badass!
FDR: American Badass!
William Mapother was 47 in FDR: American Badass! as 'Dr. Ellington'.
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 24 2012
Poster of Darnell Dawkins: Mouth Guitar Legend
Darnell Dawkins: Mouth Guitar Legend
William Mapother was 46 in Darnell Dawkins: Mouth Guitar Legend as 'Pastor Jenkins'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 10 2012
Poster of A Warrior's Heart
A Warrior's Heart
William Mapother was 46 in A Warrior's Heart as 'Coach David Milligan'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 02 2011
Poster of Edwin Boyd: Citizen Gangster
Edwin Boyd: Citizen Gangster
William Mapother was 46 in Edwin Boyd: Citizen Gangster as 'Detective Rhys'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 10 2011
Poster of Another Earth
Another Earth
William Mapother was 46 in Another Earth as 'John Burroughs'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 22 2011
Poster of Portraits in Dramatic Time
Portraits in Dramatic Time
William Mapother was 46 in Portraits in Dramatic Time
Movie Released: Tue, Jul 05 2011
Poster of Hurt
Hurt
William Mapother was 44 in Hurt as 'Darryl Coltrane'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 10 2009
Poster of The Burrowers
The Burrowers
William Mapother was 43 in The Burrowers as 'Will Parcher'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 09 2008
Poster of Moving McAllister
Moving McAllister
William Mapother was 42 in Moving McAllister as 'Bob'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 13 2007
Poster of Moola
Moola
William Mapother was 42 in Moola as 'Steve'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 20 2007
Poster of World Trade Center
World Trade Center
William Mapother was 41 in World Trade Center as 'Marine Sergeant Thomas'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 09 2006
Poster of The Lather Effect
The Lather Effect
William Mapother was 41 in The Lather Effect as 'Jack'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jun 26 2006
Poster of Ask the Dust
Ask the Dust
William Mapother was 40 in Ask the Dust as 'Bill'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 02 2006
Poster of The Zodiac
The Zodiac
William Mapother was 40 in The Zodiac as 'Dale Coverling'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jul 31 2005
Poster of Lords of Dogtown
Lords of Dogtown
William Mapother was 40 in Lords of Dogtown as 'Donnie'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 03 2005
Poster of The Grudge
The Grudge
William Mapother was 39 in The Grudge as 'Matthew Williams'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 22 2004
Poster of Suspect Zero
Suspect Zero
William Mapother was 39 in Suspect Zero as 'Bill Grieves'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 27 2004
Poster of The Kiss
The Kiss
William Mapother was 38 in The Kiss as 'Peter'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 14 2003
Poster of Minority Report
Minority Report
William Mapother was 37 in Minority Report as 'Hotel Clerk'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 20 2002
Poster of Vanilla Sky
Vanilla Sky
William Mapother was 36 in Vanilla Sky as 'Clubgoer (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 14 2001
Poster of In the Bedroom
In the Bedroom
William Mapother was 36 in In the Bedroom as 'Richard Strout'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 23 2001
Poster of Swordfish
Swordfish
William Mapother was 36 in Swordfish as 'Gabriel's Crew'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 08 2001
Poster of Mission: Impossible II
Mission: Impossible II
William Mapother was 35 in Mission: Impossible II as 'Wallis'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 24 2000
Poster of Magnolia
Magnolia
William Mapother was 34 in Magnolia as 'WDKK Show Director's Assistant'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 17 1999
Poster of The Unknown Cyclist
The Unknown Cyclist
William Mapother was 33 in The Unknown Cyclist as 'By Stander'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 10 1998
Poster of Without Limits
Without Limits
William Mapother was 33 in Without Limits as 'Bob Peters'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 11 1998
Poster of Born on the Fourth of July
Born on the Fourth of July
William Mapother was 24 in Born on the Fourth of July as 'Platoon - Vietnam'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 20 1989
Poster of The Possession at Gladstone Manor
The Possession at Gladstone Manor
William Mapother will be 60+ in The Possession at Gladstone Manor as 'Henry Gladstone'.
Movie Released: Unreleased

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 Suits LA
Suits LA
William Mapother was 59+ in Suits LA as 'Greg Fisher'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Feb 23 2025
Poster of A Little Dream
A Little Dream
William Mapother was 55+ in A Little Dream as 'Wayne'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Feb 01 2021
Poster of 9-1-1: Lone Star
9-1-1: Lone Star
William Mapother was 54+ in 9-1-1: Lone Star as 'Bruce Ackerman'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 19 2020
Poster of FBI: Most Wanted
FBI: Most Wanted
William Mapother was 54+ in FBI: Most Wanted as 'Travis Russell'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 07 2020
Poster of MacGyver
MacGyver
William Mapother was 51+ in MacGyver as 'The Client / Daniel Holt'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 23 2016
Poster of Rush Hour
Rush Hour
William Mapother was 50+ in Rush Hour as 'Principal'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Mar 31 2016
Poster of Supergirl
Supergirl
William Mapother was 50+ in Supergirl as 'Dr. Rudy Jones / Parasite'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 26 2015
Poster of Minority Report
Minority Report
William Mapother was 50+ in Minority Report as 'Charlie Peele'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 21 2015
Poster of Powers
Powers
William Mapother was 49+ in Powers as 'Todd Secor'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Mar 10 2015
Poster of Constantine
Constantine
William Mapother was 49+ in Constantine as 'Jacob Shaw'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 24 2014
Poster of The Blacklist
The Blacklist
William Mapother was 48+ in The Blacklist as 'Bill'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 23 2013
Poster of Grimm
Grimm
William Mapother was 46+ in Grimm as 'Dwight Eleazer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 28 2011
Poster of American Horror Story
American Horror Story
William Mapother was 46+ in American Horror Story as 'Driver'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 05 2011
Poster of Hawaii Five-0
Hawaii Five-0
William Mapother was 45+ in Hawaii Five-0 as 'Eric Porter'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 20 2010
Poster of Justified
Justified
William Mapother was 44+ in Justified as 'Delroy Baker'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Mar 16 2010
Poster of Human Target
Human Target
William Mapother was 44+ in Human Target
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 15 2010
Poster of Celebrity Ghost Stories
Celebrity Ghost Stories
William Mapother was 44+ in Celebrity Ghost Stories as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Oct 03 2009
Poster of Castle
Castle
William Mapother was 43+ in Castle as 'Carl Matthews'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Mar 09 2009
Poster of The Mentalist
The Mentalist
William Mapother was 43+ in The Mentalist as 'Richard Haibach'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 23 2008
Poster of Viva Laughlin
Viva Laughlin
William Mapother was 42+ in Viva Laughlin
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 18 2007
Poster of K-Ville
K-Ville
William Mapother was 42+ in K-Ville
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 17 2007
Poster of Mad Men
Mad Men
William Mapother was 42+ in Mad Men as 'Randall Walsh'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jul 19 2007
Poster of Burn Notice
Burn Notice
William Mapother was 42+ in Burn Notice as 'Garret Hartley'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jun 28 2007
Poster of Criminal Minds
Criminal Minds
William Mapother was 40+ in Criminal Minds as 'Ian Corbin'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 22 2005
Poster of Threshold
Threshold
William Mapother was 40+ in Threshold
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 16 2005
Poster of The Inside
The Inside
William Mapother was 40+ in The Inside as 'Ronald Ewing'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jun 08 2005
Poster of Lost
Lost
William Mapother was 39+ in Lost as 'Ethan Rom'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 22 2004
Poster of NCIS
NCIS
William Mapother was 38+ in NCIS as 'Kyle Grayson'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 23 2003
Poster of CSI: Miami
CSI: Miami
William Mapother was 37+ in CSI: Miami as 'Pete Keller'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 23 2002
Poster of Law & Order: Criminal Intent
Law & Order: Criminal Intent
William Mapother was 36+ in Law & Order: Criminal Intent as 'John Silvestri'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 30 2001
Poster of Crossing Jordan
Crossing Jordan
William Mapother was 36+ in Crossing Jordan as 'Henry Bishop'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 24 2001
Poster of CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
William Mapother was 35+ in CSI: Crime Scene Investigation as 'Douglas Sampson'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 06 2000
Poster of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
William Mapother was 34+ in Law & Order: Special Victims Unit as 'Luke Edmunds'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 20 1999
Poster of Touched by an Angel
Touched by an Angel
William Mapother was 29+ in Touched by an Angel as 'Eddie'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 21 1994