From the WB Roswell Press packet; thanks to Ms. Carolyn.

In a 30-year acting career that spans films such as "The Shawshank Redemption" and theatrical productions such as "Biloxi Blues" on Broadway, William Sadler has played an extraordinary range of roles.

He attended the State University of New York and earned an MFA degree from Cornell. He began his acting career on the New York stage, where he appeared in some 75 productions over a 12-year period, earning him the Obie and Villager awards.

His extensive stage experience culminated in his performance in the original Broadway cast of Neil Simon's Tony Award-winning show "Biloxi Blues." For his portrayal of Drill Sergeant Toomey, William received a Drama Desk Award nomination, and the Dramalogue and Actor's Equity Award.

His varied feature film work includes the diabolical (naked Tai Chi!) villain Colonel Stewart in "Die Hard 2," the dim-witted inmate Heywood in the critically acclaimed "The Shawshank Redemption," and the Grim Reaper in "Bill and Ted's Bogus Journey." He appeared in "Disturbing Behavior," directed by David Nutter of "Roswell" and alongside fellow cast member Brendan Fehr. Additional film credits include "Trespass," "Rocket Man," "The Hot Spot," "Hard to Kill" and "Rush." William has also appeared in "The Green Mile" starring Tom Hanks, and the HBO movie "Witness Protection" starring Forest Whittaker and Tom Sizemore.

On TV, William has appeared in hit series such as "Roseanne," "Newhart," "Murphy Brown," "St. Elsewhere," "The Outer Limits," and the premiere episode of "Tales from the Crypt," for which he garnered a CableACE nomination. He also had a recurring role on "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine."

Born April 13 (Aries) in New York State, Sadler enjoyed a rural upbringing on a 13-acre farm near Buffalo. Though he currently lives in Los Angeles for the filming of "Roswell," Sadler and his wife Marni Bakst (a descendent of Leon Bakst, the Russian ballet designer who worked with Najinsky) spend as much time as possible in their antique farmhouse, built in 1790, in upstate New York. They have a daughter and a cat. Having started out doing standup and as 'Banjo Bill Sadler' when he was young, Sadler is an accomplished musician, singer, and songwriter and a very outgoing and funny guy. He is also very active in politics and liberal causes.