William Vail

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William Vail

Born November 30, 1950 · San Antonio, Texas, USA (age 75)

Wlliam Vail (born November 30, 1950) is an American set decorator and actorbest known for his role as "Kirk" in the 1974 American horror classic The Texas Chain Saw Massacre. Vail was born in San Antonio, Texas. He began his film career in 1974, when he played the character of "Kirk" in the Texas Chainsaw Massacre. He then starred in three more films titled Poltergeist (1982), Mausoleum (1983), a…

Known For

The Texas Chain Saw MassacreThe Texas Chain Saw Massacre · 1974
The Texas Chain Saw Massacre
7.31974
MovieHorror
Five friends head out to rural Texas to visit the grave of a grandfather. On the way, they stumble across what appears to be a deserted house, only to discover something sinister within. Something armed with a chainsaw.
Blue Lagoon: The AwakeningBlue Lagoon: The Awakening · 2012
Blue Lagoon: The Awakening
6.52012
MovieDramaAdventure
Two high school students become stranded on a tropical island and must rely on each other for survival. They learn more about themselves and each other while falling in love.
PoltergeistPoltergeist · 1982
Poltergeist
7.21982
MovieHorror
The Freelings' suburban home becomes the center of paranormal activity that opens a portal to the 'other side'. With help, they must cross over to get their daughter back.
Texas Chainsaw 3DTexas Chainsaw 3D · 2013
Texas Chainsaw 3D
5.52013
MovieHorrorThriller
A young woman learns that she has inherited a Texas estate from her deceased grandmother. After embarking on a road trip with friends to uncover her roots, she finds she is the sole owner of a lavish, isolated Victorian mansion. But her newfound wealth comes at a price as she stumbles upon a horror that awaits her in the mansion’s dank cellars.
The Craigslist KillerThe Craigslist Killer · 2011
The Craigslist Killer
5.22011
MovieDramaThriller
Based on a true story, seemingly flawless Philip Markoff, a charismatic and popular medical student at Boston University, leads a double life and starts to descend into a twisted world of gambling, crime, battery, and eventually murder, all while meeting his victims via Craigslist. 
Too Young to DieToo Young to Die · 1990
Too Young to Die
5.51990
MovieCrimeDrama
An abused 15 year old is charged with a murder that carries the death penalty in this fact-based story.
Riders of the Purple SageRiders of the Purple Sage · 1996
Riders of the Purple Sage
6.01996
MovieTV MovieWestern
Jim Lassister seeks the man responsible for his sister's death. His quest draws him into an insular community ruled by an uncompromising charlatan and his brutal riders.
The Enemy WithinThe Enemy Within · 1994
The Enemy Within
5.81994
MovieThrillerDrama
A officer with the Joint Chiefs of Staff uncovers a planned military coup of the U.S. government and has only one week to prevent the takeover.

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