Occupation Actor Books In the Bedroom Role Actor | Name William Mapother Years active 1989–present | |
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Full Name William Reibert Mapother, Jr. Website www.williammapother.com Siblings Amy Mapother, Katherine Mapother Parents William Reibert Mapother, Sr., Louisa Riehm Mapother Movies Another Earth, The Atticus Institute, Mission: Impossible II, Blackhat, The Grudge Similar People Brit Marling, Mike Cahill, Rya Kihlstedt, Chris Sparling, Tom Cruise | ||
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William Reibert Mapother Jr. (; born April 17, 1965) is an American actor, best known for his role as Ethan Rom on the television series Lost.
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- David bateson agent 47 vs absolution voice william mapother
- Catching up with william mapother 87
- Personal life
- Career
- Filmography
- References
Catching up with william mapother 87
Personal life
Mapother was born in Louisville, Kentucky, the son of Louisa (née Riehm) and William Reibert Mapother, Sr. He is of English, Irish, and predominantly German ancestry. He is a first cousin of actor Tom Cruise (whose real name is Thomas Cruise Mapother IV). Mapother has appeared in five movies starring Cruise. He had cameo roles in Minority Report and Vanilla Sky, and supporting roles in Mission: Impossible 2, Born on the Fourth of July, and Magnolia. Mapother has two sisters, Katherine and Amy (an occasional actress, born February 17, 1974), both born in Louisville, Kentucky. His father was an attorney, bankruptcy consultant and judge in Louisville, between 1967 and 1970; William Sr., died on June 22, 2006, after fighting lung cancer and pulmonary fibrosis.
Mapother graduated from the University of Notre Dame as an English major and taught high school in East Los Angeles for three years before becoming an actor.
Career
Mapother has become widely known as a character actor, who sometimes plays scary or otherwise dark characters. He played a pivotal role in Todd Field's In the Bedroom, and is perhaps best known as Ethan Rom in the TV show Lost. The character was killed off early in season 1 but appeared in seven later episodes mainly through flashbacks, once due to time travel and another in an alternate timeline. In all, he appeared in eleven episodes of Lost.
Mapother has also had considerable roles in a series of independent films, such as The Lather Effect, Moola, Hurt, and Another Earth. Mapother starred in The Burrowers as a former Native American fighter who joins a posse to help find missing white settlers, only to discover that the hunters have become the hunted.
In September 2007, he was elected to a three-year term on the National Board of Directors for the Screen Actors Guild.
He has provided the motion capture work for Agent 47, the main character in the 2012 video game Hitman: Absolution and also provided the voice before series veteran David Bateson was recast. In 2014, he played the lead in the paranormal horror film The Atticus Institute.
Filmography
Actor
-
Outlaw Posse (post-production) as
Angel
2023
Black Girl Missing as
Russell
2023
On Sacred Ground as
Daniel McKinney
2021
A Little Dream (TV Mini Series) as
Wayne
- Chapter 3 (2021) - Wayne
- Chapter 2 (2021) - Wayne
- Chapter 1 (2021) - Wayne
2021
FBI: Most Wanted (TV Series) as
Travis Russell
- Winner (2021) - Travis Russell
2020
Son of Monarchs as
Bob
2020
9-1-1: Lone Star (TV Series) as
Bruce Ackerman
- Monster Inside (2020) - Bruce Ackerman
2020
Save Me (TV Series) as
Sonny Moore
- Will Hardy Get His Revenge? (2020) - Sonny Moore
- We've Expecting You (2020) - Sonny Moore
- Did Teresa Double Cross Them? (2020) - Sonny Moore
- Does Jason See A Way Out? (2020) - Sonny Moore
- Don't Trust Anyone (2020) - Sonny Moore
- Can Marcus Get To Jason In Time? (2020) - Sonny Moore
- Did Jason Finally Hit His Breaking Point? (2020) - Sonny Moore
- Will Jason Discover What They're Hiding? (2020) - Sonny Moore
- Is She The Only Connection To Grace? (2020) - Sonny Moore
- Just How Much Danger Is She In? (2020) - Sonny Moore
2018
Lethal Weapon (TV Series) as
Jacob Porter
- Leo Getz Justice (2018) - Jacob Porter
2018
The Blacklist (TV Series) as
Bill
- Ruin (2018) - Bill
2017
MacGyver (TV Series) as
Daniel Holt
- Cigar Cutter (2017) - Daniel Holt
- Hole Puncher (2017) - Daniel Holt
2016
Supergirl (TV Series) as
Dr. Rudy Jones / Parasite
- Changing (2016) - Dr. Rudy Jones / Parasite
2016
Tell Me How I Die as
Dr. Jerrems
2016
Powers (TV Series) as
Todd Secor
- Chasing Ghosts (2016) - Todd Secor
- Stealing Fire (2016) - Todd Secor
- Caracas 1967 (2016) - Todd Secor
2016
Rush Hour (TV Series) as
Principal Calhoun
- Welcome Back, Carter (2016) - Principal Calhoun
2016
Grimm (TV Series) as
Dwight Eleazer
- The Believer (2016) - Dwight Eleazer
2016
Hitman (Video Game) as
Dino Bosco (voice)
2015
Minority Report (TV Mini Series) as
Charlie Peele
- Fredi (2015) - Charlie Peele
- Hawk-Eye (2015) - Charlie Peele
2015
Big Box of Horror
2015
Constantine (TV Series) as
Jacob Shaw
- A Whole World Out There (2015) - Jacob Shaw
2015
Blackhat as
Rich Donahue
2015
The Atticus Institute as
Dr. Henry West
2014
Catch (Short) as
Frank
2014
Hawaii Five-0 (TV Series) as
Eric Porter
- Ka Makuakaneka (2014) - Eric Porter
2014
The Lottery (TV Series) as
Tyler Waters
- In Extremis (2014) - Tyler Waters
- Mr. Torino (2014) - Tyler Waters
2011
The Mentalist (TV Series) as
Richard Haibach
- White as the Driven Snow (2014) - Richard Haibach
- Grey Water (2014) - Richard Haibach
- Red Listed (2013) - Richard Haibach
- Blinking Red Light (2011) - Richard Haibach
2014
I Origins as
Darryl Mackenzie
2013
It's Dark Here as
David Tennies
2013
The Inheritance (Short) as
Villem
2013
Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII (Video Game) as
Additional Voices (voice)
2013
Castle (TV Series) as
Carl Matthews
- Disciple (2013) - Carl Matthews
2013
Escape from Polygamy (TV Movie) as
Ervil
2013
Mad Men (TV Series) as
Randall Walsh
- The Flood (2013) - Randall Walsh
2013
Underdogs as
Bill Burkett
2013
Jobs as
Calligraphy Professor
2012
Ro (TV Series short) as
Ravi
- Go for What You Want (2012) - Ravi
- The Other Nickels (2012) - Ravi
- The Bottom of the Blender (2012) - Ravi
- The Elephant in the Room (2012) - Ravi
- Full Disclosure (2012) - Ravi
- Normal & Exceptional (2012) - Ravi
2012
American Horror Story (TV Series) as
Man in Car
- Dark Cousin (2012) - Man in Car
2012
Static as
Greg Wagner
2012
Drone (TV Series short) as
The Supervisor (2012)
2012
Burn Notice (TV Series) as
Garret Hartley
- Shock Wave (2012) - Garret Hartley
2012
The Secret World (Video Game) as
Paul Gamelin (voice)
2012
Incident on Marmont Avenue (Short) as
Albert
2012
FDR: American Badass! as
Dr. Ellington
2012
Justified (TV Series) as
Delroy Baker
- Loose Ends (2012) - Delroy Baker
- When the Guns Come Out (2012) - Delroy Baker
2012
Drew Peterson: Untouchable (TV Movie) as
Glenn Levecke
2011
Citizen Gangster as
Detective David Rhys
2011
A Warrior's Heart as
Coach David Milligan
2011
Another Earth as
John Burroughs
2010
Darnell Dawkins: Mouth Guitar Legend as
Pastor Jenkins
2010
Fallout: New Vegas (Video Game) as
Col. Hsu (voice)
2010
Halo: Reach (Video Game) as
Air Control / Dispatch (voice)
2010
Love Vampires (TV Series) as
William
- Together Forever (2010) - William
- William's Lair (2010) - William
2010
Law & Order: Criminal Intent (TV Series) as
John Silvestri
- Love on Ice (2010) - John Silvestri
2004
Lost (TV Series) as
Dr. Ethan Rom / Dr. Ethan Goodspeed
- What Kate Does (2010) - Dr. Ethan Goodspeed
- Because You Left (2009) - Dr. Ethan Rom
- One of Us (2007) - Dr. Ethan Rom
- Exposé (2007) - Dr. Ethan Rom
- Not in Portland (2007) - Dr. Ethan Rom
- A Tale of Two Cities (2006) - Dr. Ethan Rom
- Maternity Leave (2006) - Dr. Ethan Rom
- Homecoming (2005) - Dr. Ethan Rom
- All the Best Cowboys Have Daddy Issues (2004) - Dr. Ethan Rom
- Raised by Another (2004) - Dr. Ethan Rom
- Solitary (2004) - Dr. Ethan Rom
2010
The Young and the Restless (TV Series) as
Gavin
- Episode #1.9331 (2010) - Gavin (voice)
2010
Human Target (TV Series) as
Sam Fisher
- Sanctuary (2010) - Sam Fisher
2009
Hurt as
Darryl Coltrane
2009
WordGirl (TV Series) as
Guy Rich
- Mr. Big's Colossal Mini-Golf/The Young and the Meatless (2009) - Guy Rich (voice)
2009
Prison Break (TV Series) as
FBI Agent Chris Franco
- Rate of Exchange (2009) - FBI Agent Chris Franco
- Killing Your Number (2009) - FBI Agent Chris Franco
2008
Skip Tracer (TV Movie) as
Henry Hargrove Jr.
2008
Criminal Minds (TV Series) as
Ian Corbin
- Paradise (2008) - Ian Corbin
2008
The Burrowers as
William Parcher
2008
Lost: Missing Pieces (TV Mini Series) as
Ethan Rom
- Jack, Meet Ethan. Ethan? Jack. (2008) - Ethan Rom (uncredited)
2007
Viva Laughlin (TV Series) as
Sweet Lenny Collins
- What a Whale Wants (2007) - Sweet Lenny Collins
2007
K-Ville (TV Series) as
Gordon Wix
- Pilot (2007) - Gordon Wix
2007
Moving McAllister as
Bob
2007
Moola as
Steve
2006
Robot Chicken (TV Series short) as
Leprechaun #2 / Alien Bully / Billy
- A Day at the Circus (2006) - Leprechaun #2 (voice)
- Adoption's an Option (2006) - Alien Bully / Billy (voice)
2006
World Trade Center as
Marine Sergeant Thomas
2006
The Lather Effect as
Jack
2006
The Inside (TV Series) as
Ronald Ewing
- Skin and Bone (2006) - Ronald Ewing
2005
Crossing Jordan (TV Series) as
Henry Bishop
- Death Goes On (2005) - Henry Bishop
2005
Threshold (TV Series) as
Gunneson
- Trees Made of Glass: Part 2 (2005) - Gunneson
- Trees Made of Glass: Part 1 (2005) - Gunneson
2005
Chloe (Short) as
Doctor
2005
The Zodiac as
Dale Coverling
2005
Lords of Dogtown as
Donnie
2004
The Grudge as
Matthew
2004
NCIS (TV Series) as
Kyle Grayson
- See No Evil (2004) - Kyle Grayson
2004
CSI: Miami (TV Series) as
Pete Keller
- Lost Son (2004) - Pete Keller
2004
Suspect Zero as
Bill Grieves
2004
Line of Fire (TV Series) as
Larry
- Eminence Front: Part 2 (2004) - Larry
- Eminence Front: Part 1 (2004) - Larry
2003
The Kiss (Video) as
Peter
2003
Touched by an Angel (TV Series) as
Eddie
- I Will Walk with You: Part 2 (2003) - Eddie
- I Will Walk with You: Part 1 (2003) - Eddie
2003
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (TV Series) as
Luke Edmunds
- Rotten (2003) - Luke Edmunds
2002
The Pennsylvania Miners' Story (TV Movie) as
John 'Flathead' Phillippi
2002
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (TV Series) as
Douglas Sampson
- Snuff (2002) - Douglas Sampson
2002
Self Storage (Short) as
Graham
2002
Minority Report as
Hotel Clerk
2001
Vanilla Sky as
Clubgoer (uncredited)
2001
Swordfish as
Gabriel's Crew
2001
In the Bedroom as
Richard Strout
2000
Almost Famous as
Bartender (scenes deleted)
2000
Mission: Impossible II as
Wallis
1999
Magnolia as
WDKK Show Director's Assistant
1998
The Unknown Cyclist as
By-Stander
1998
Without Limits as
Bob Peters
1998
Trickle (Short) as
Josh Riddell
1989
Born on the Fourth of July as
Platoon (as William R. Mapother)
Writer
2023
On Sacred Ground (writer)
Producer
2023
On Sacred Ground (producer)
2020
Son of Monarchs (co-executive producer)
2020
Save Me (TV Series) (executive producer - 10 episodes)
- Will Hardy Get His Revenge? (2020) - (executive producer)
- We've Expecting You (2020) - (executive producer)
- Did Teresa Double Cross Them? (2020) - (executive producer)
- Does Jason See A Way Out? (2020) - (executive producer)
- Don't Trust Anyone (2020) - (executive producer)
- Can Marcus Get To Jason In Time? (2020) - (executive producer)
- Did Jason Finally Hit His Breaking Point? (2020) - (executive producer)
- Will Jason Discover What They're Hiding? (2020) - (executive producer)
- Is She The Only Connection To Grace? (2020) - (executive producer)
- Just How Much Danger Is She In? (2020) - (executive producer)
Miscellaneous
-
The Watch (TV Series) (Narrator - 4 episodes, 2015) (narrator - 4 episodes, 2015)
- The Vanishing (2015) - (Narrator) / (narrator)
- Pick Your Poison (2015) - (Narrator) / (narrator)
- Bad Moon Rising (2015) - (Narrator) / (narrator)
- Population One (2015) - (Narrator) / (narrator)
2012
Hitman: Absolution (Video Game) (motion capture actor: Agent 47)
2000
Mission: Impossible II (special consultant)
1989
Born on the Fourth of July (assistant: Tom Cruise)
1988
Rain Man (production assistant)
1988
Cocktail (production assistant)
Script Department
2014
The Lachrymist (Short) (script consultant)
Soundtrack
2001
In the Bedroom (performer: "Happy Birthday to You" - uncredited)
Thanks
2011
Fort McCoy (thank you)
2010
The New Sudan (Documentary) (very special thanks)
2007
Meeting Resistance (Documentary) (special thanks)
2004
Mean Creek (the producers wish to thank)
Self
2015
Craft Yourself Silly (TV Series) as
Self
- Scraps (2015) - Self
2015
The Playboy Morning Show (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode #7.12 (2015) - Self
2014
American War Generals (TV Movie documentary) as
Narrator
2012
Celebrity Ghost Stories (TV Series documentary) as
Self
- Charo/William Mapother/Justin Guarini/Hope Dworaczyk (2012) - Self
2011
Made in Hollywood (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode #6.32 (2011) - Self
2011
Portraits in Dramatic Time as
Self
2010
Life After LOST: Ethan Adopts (Short) as
Self
2010
The New Sudan (Documentary) as
Narrator
2008
Stars of the 2008 Vail Film Festival (Video short) as
Self
2008
Up Close with Carrie Keagan (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode dated 4 June 2008 (2008) - Self
2007
Mountaintop Removal (Documentary) as
Narrator
2005
A Powerful Rage: Behind 'the Grudge' (Video documentary) as
Self
2000
The 72nd Annual Academy Awards (TV Special) as
Self - Audience Member
Archive Footage
2021
Hitman 3 (Video Game) as
Dino Bosco
2018
Hitman 2 (Video Game) as
Dino Bosco
2013
American Horror Story (TV Series) as
Driver
- Spilt Milk (2013) - Driver (uncredited)
2011
Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary (Video Game) as
Air Control / Dispatch
2009
Lost: Destiny Calls (TV Movie documentary) as
Ethan Rom (uncredited)
2006
Lost: Revelation (TV Movie) as
Ethan Rom
References
William Mapother Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA