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William Joseph Devane (born September 5, 1939) is an American actor. He is known for his role as Greg Sumner on the primetime soap opera Knots Landing (1983–1993) [ 1 ] and as James Heller on the Fox serial dramas 24 (2001–2010) and 24: Live Another Day (2014).
William Devane: The Missiles of October: Nominated 1976: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Special Program – Drama or Comedy Franklin D. Roosevelt: Edward Herrmann: Eleanor and Franklin: Nominated Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series: Abraham Lincoln: Hal Holbrook: Lincoln: Won John Adams: George Grizzard: The Adams Chronicles: Nominated 1977
Greg Sumner (William Devane, 1983–1993, 1997) Mack's friend from college and his eventual rival. Initially a politician, Greg became a businessman after inheriting his father's corporation, Galveston Industries. He marries Laura, and is the father of her daughter, Meg. After her death in 1987, Meg is adopted by Karen and Mack.
In 2014, Rosland prominently features actor William Devane in its television commercials. [ 10 ] [ 11 ] Rosland has said it chose Devane because he would resonate with its target demographic. [ 12 ] Watergate conspirator and radio personality G. Gordon Liddy has also appeared in television advertisements for Rosland Capital.
Frakes became Roddenberry's favorite for the role of Riker after the actor went through seven auditions for the role. [14] The producers sought a black actor to portray Worf, as it would make the Klingon make-up easier. Michael Dorn was cast due to his theater training and the lack of a "street-accent". [15]
In 1986, Dr. Scott McKenzie (William Devane) is a college professor and ardent fan of the gunslinger culture of the Old West.A year ago, McKenzie watched his wife and son die in a car crash caused by a drunk driver attempting to flee the police.
Devane is a surname. Notable people with the surname include: Alvin Devane (1923–2012), American policeman; ... William Devane (born 1939), American actor;
William Devane as Mike Leak: Coach of the Bears and Kelly's estranged father, whom he looks up in Houston after a nine-year absence. He's a good natured, blue-collar working man who agrees to coach the team, mostly because of his guilt for leaving Kelly and his wife in the past.