William Ragsdale

65, from El Dorado, Arkansas, USA

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Biography

William Ragsdale (born Robert William Ragsdale) is an American actor. He graduated from Hendrix College in Conway, Arkansas studying religion and humanities. His parents gave him a graduation present in the form of tuition for the Drama Studio London’s American school at Berkeley, California.

He's known for playing teenaged vampire slayer Charley Brewster in the horror vampire film Fright Night. He also garnered attention onstage in Neil Simon's plays, Biloxi Blues and Brighton Beach Memoirs, two of the three parts of Simon's trilogy, which ends with Broadway Bound.

He starred in the romance comedy movie Mannequin Two: On the Move (1991). He featured for three years as Herman Brooks in the series Herman's Head, had a brief recurring role in the television series Judging Amy, and played television producer Rob Fields on the series Grosse Pointe, which lasted one season.

He starred in the short-lived sitcom Brother's Keeper, and appeared on Ellen as the boyfriend of Ellen Morgan (played by Ellen DeGeneres) before her character revealed her homosexuality.

He's had numerous guest roles on television throughout the years, including multi-episode stints on Less than Perfect, Necessary Roughness, Mistresses, Search Party, and Younger, as well as small feature movie roles.

He played the role of Gary Hawkins in 12 episodes of the drama series Justified, during the series' first three seasons. In 2014, he played Chris Smith in the remake of the movie Left Behind.

Timeline

2026Aged 65

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    Mayor Jeff

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2023Aged 62

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    Older Priest

2022Aged 61

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    Self

2018Aged 57

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    Ron Truelove

2017Aged 56

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    Pete Griffin

2016Aged 55

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    Himself

2014Aged 53

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    Chris Smith

2013Aged 52

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    Mr. Davies

2012Aged 51

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    Joe Newall

2009Aged 48

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    Buford Parks

2008Aged 47

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    Agent #1

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    Andy Marks

2007Aged 46

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    Paul

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    Sheriff Cade

2006Aged 45

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    Bob

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    Earl Randall

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    Sands Cooper

2005Aged 44

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    Kevin

2004Aged 43

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    B. B. Boudreaux

1999Aged 38

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    Brent

1995Aged 34

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    Todd Farrit

1991Aged 30

  • Poster for Mannequin Two: On the Move

    Jason Williamson / Prince William

  • Poster for Frankenstein: The College Years

    Mark Chrisman

1988Aged 27

  • Poster for Fright Night Part 2

    Charley Brewster

1985Aged 24

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    Charley Brewster

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    Jeff

1979Aged 18

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    The Kid - Service Station Attendant

Year unknown

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