Bill PullmanBill Pullman (born December 17, 1953) is an American actor. Born in Hornell, New York, he attended State University of New York and University of Massachusetts. In the 1980s, he primarily worked with theatre companies around New York and Los Angeles. His first prominent movie role was in the film Ruthless People, starring Danny DeVito. Other notable films included the lead in Spaceballs (1987), The Serpent and the Rainbow (opposite Zakes Mokae),While You Were Sleeping (1995) and Independence Day (1996). Bill continues to act in both theatre and in movies, independent and big budget. He is married to dancer Tamara Hurwitz and has three children. Filmography
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He is married to dancer Tamara Hurwitz and has three children. On his passing in 1976, Maxie Rosenbloom was interred in the Valhalla Memorial Park Cemetery in North Hollywood, California. Bill continues to act in both theatre and in movies, independent and big budget. In 1972, Rosenbloom was inducted into the Ring Boxing Hall of Fame and the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 1993. Other notable films included the lead in Spaceballs (1987), The Serpent and the Rainbow (opposite Zakes Mokae),While You Were Sleeping (1995) and Independence Day (1996). His 300 boxing matches brought thousands of head punches that eventually led to the deterioration of his motor functions. His first prominent movie role was in the film Ruthless People, starring Danny DeVito. In 1937, he accepted a role in a Hollywood film and after retiring from boxing in 1939 he operated nightclubs in San Francisco and Los Angeles while acting in a number of films, usually playing comedic roles as a big, clumsy, punch-drunk lout. In the 1980s, he primarily worked with theatre companies around New York and Los Angeles. He held and defended the title until November of 1934 when he lost it to Bob Olin. Born in Hornell, New York, he attended State University of New York and University of Massachusetts. Dubbed Slapsie Maxie Rosenbloom because at times he seemed to slap his opponent rather than punch, he nevertheless won the Light Heavyweight Championship of the World in 1932. Bill Pullman (born December 17, 1953) is an American actor. Not a heavy puncher, as a professional boxer he relied on hitting and moving to score points, his fights often going the full number of required rounds. Earl Mott. Growing up in a tough neighborhood, Maxie Rosenbloom learned to defend himself. Ruthless People (1986) ... Maxie Rosenbloom, born September 6, 1903 in Harlem, New York City, United States – died March 6, 1976 in South Pasadena, California, was a boxing champion and film actor. Lone Starr. Spaceballs (1987) ... Dennis Alan. Serpent and the Rainbow, The (1988) ... Crow Black. Rocket Gibraltar (1988) ... Julian. Accidental Tourist, The (1988) ... Lieutenant Henry Tibbetts. Home Fires Burning (1989) (TV) ... Buck Latham. Cold Feet (1989) ... Rex Martin. Dr. Brain Dead (1990) ... Nicholas Meany. Sibling Rivalry (1990) ... Biff Banner. Capt. Going Under (1990) ... Bob. Bright Angel (1991) ... Paul Kessler. Liebestraum (1991) ... Bryan Denton. Newsies (1992) ... Bob Hinson. League of Their Own, A (1992) ... Nick Symonds. Crazy in Love (1992) (TV) ... Doctor Jamison. Singles (1992) ... York Daley. Nervous Ticks (1992) ... Orin Meecham. Sommersby (1993) ... Walter. Sleepless in Seattle (1993) ... Andy Safian. Malice (1993) ... Construction Site Foreman. Jones (1993) (uncredited) ... Mr. Peter. Favor, The (1994) ... Ed Masterson. Wyatt Earp (1994) ... Clay Gregory. Last Seduction, The (1994) ... Jack Callaghan. While You Were Sleeping (1995) ... James Harvey. Dr. Casper (1995) ... Whitman Crawford. Wrong (1996) ... Mr. Whitmore. President Thomas J. Independence Day (1996) ... Steve Donohue. Mistrial (1996) (TV) ... Fred Madison. Lost Highway (1997) ... Independence Day (1997) (VG). Mike Max. End of Violence, The (1997) ... George Bailey. Merry Christmas, George Bailey (1997) (TV) ... Daryl Zero. Zero Effect (1998) ... Jack Wells. Lake Placid (1999) ... 'Yankee' Hank Green. Brokedown Palace (1999) ... Harry Howe/Ernie Halliday. History Is Made at Night (1999) ... The Virginian. Virginian, The (2000) (TV) ... Callum Crane. Guilty, The (2000) ... Joseph Korso. Capt. (2000) (voice) ... Titan A.E. Pat Lakewood. Det. Lucky Numbers (2000) ... Co-Host. Opening the Tombs of the Golden Mummies: Live (2000) (TV) ... Parking Fascist. Man Is Mostly Water, A (2001) ... Conor Gallagher. Ignition (2001) ... Jason Slocumb. Igby Goes Down (2002) ... The Ticket Clerk. 29 Palms (2002) ... Rick. Rick (2003) ... Dolan. Cmdr. Tiger Cruise (2004) (TV) ... Richard Massey. "Revelations" (2004) TV Series ... |