Biography
Who is William Mapother?
Early life and education
William Mapother was born in Louisville, Kentucky. His mother was Louisa and his father was William Reibert Mapother Sr., who worked as an attorney and served as a judge in Louisville for several years during his career.
For his education, William Mapother attended St. Xavier High School in his home state. Following his graduation from high school, he continued his studies at the University of Notre Dame where he completed his degree.
Acting career highlights
William Mapother has built a steady career playing various character roles on television and in films. He often portrays dark or scary characters on screen. One of his earliest well-known film roles was in Todd Field's project In the Bedroom, which earned him a nomination for a Gotham Award.
Television viewers widely recognize William Mapother for his recurring role as Ethan Rom on the popular series Lost. He appeared in multiple episodes during the run of the show. In addition to television work, he has appeared in several independent films including The Lather Effect, Moola, Hurt, and Another Earth.
Board service and other roles
Beyond his on-screen acting performances, William Mapother has contributed to his industry through organizational service. In September 2007, members elected him to a three-year term serving on the National Board of Directors for the Screen Actors Guild.
William Mapother has also worked in interactive media and video games. He performed motion capture work for Agent 47, the main character in the video game Hitman Absolution released in 2012, and provided the voice for the character before another actor took over the role.
Real name and background
The full birth name of the actor is William Reibert Mapother Jr. He was born in the United States and holds American nationality.
Within his extended family, William Mapother is related to actor Tom Cruise, as the two men are first cousins whose fathers are brothers.
Birthday and age
William Mapother was born on April 17, 1965, which makes William 61 years old today. That birthday falls under the Aries sign. William shares the date with 33 other famous people.
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