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William Forsythe Biography

Birth Name:
William Bill Forsythe
Birth Place:
Brooklyn, New York, United States
Profession
Actor

Fast Facts

  • Began acting in local productions in his early teens, eventually landing roles on and off-Broadway
  • Studied acting at the Beverly Hills Playhouse
  • Was nominated for a Best Supporting Actor Independent Spirit award for his performance in The Waterdance (1992)
  • Tapped to portray Philadelphia gangster Manny Horvitz in a recurring role on HBO's Boardwalk Empire in 2011

Awards

  • 1993Independent Spirit Awards-Best Supporting Male: nominated

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