William Bronder

Acting

William Bronder

Born June 12, 1930 · New York City, New York, USA

Died May 6, 2015 · aged 84

William Bronder (June 12, 1930 – May 6, 2015) was an American film and television actor. He first served in the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy as well as the U.S. Army’s 82nd Airborne Division. Afterwards he turned to Hollywood in the 1960s to start a film career. Between 1973 and 2000, William Bronder appeared in seven films, about 50 television episodes and eight TV movies. He often portrayed rou…

Known For

Stand by MeStand by Me · 1986
Stand by Me
7.81986
MovieDramaAdventure
After learning that a boy their age has been accidentally killed near their rural homes, four boys decide to go see the body. Gordie, Vern, Chris, and Teddy encounter a mean junk man and a marsh full of leeches, but they also learn more about one another and their very different home lives. Just a lark at first, the boys' adventure evolves into a defining event in their lives.
Return to MeReturn to Me · 2000
Return to Me
6.72000
MovieRomanceComedy
It took a lot of cajoling to get Bob, a recently widowed architect, to go on a blind date at a quirky Irish-Italian eatery. Once there, he's smitten instantly not with his date but with the sharp-witted waitress. Everything seems to be going great until an unbelievable truth is revealed, one that could easily break both of their hearts for good.
Cannery RowCannery Row · 1982
Cannery Row
5.91982
MovieDramaRomance
Doc, who has just moved to Cannery Row, realizes that the only entertainment is the brothel. There he meets the spunky Suzy and they fall in love, giving them both a renewed chance at life.
Tummy TroubleTummy Trouble · 1989
Tummy Trouble
6.71989
MovieComedyAnimation
Roger Rabbit once again is chosen for the dangerous task of babysitting Baby Herman and everything is going to be just fine.
Yes, GiorgioYes, Giorgio · 1982
Yes, Giorgio
3.91982
MovieMusicDrama
A famous opera singer, Giorgio Fini, loses his voice during an American tour. He goes to a female throat specialist, Pamela Taylor, whom he falls in love with.
The Death of RichieThe Death of Richie · 1977
The Death of Richie
7.01977
MovieDramaTV Movie
A sensitive but confused teenager feels pressure from all directions and turns to drugs, which causes problems for him in school and at home.
A Death in CanaanA Death in Canaan · 1978
A Death in Canaan
5.31978
MovieTV MovieDrama
When a teenager is accused of his mother's murder, the community of Canaan rallies to his defense.
StoneStone · 1979
Stone
9.01979
MovieCrimeDrama
Dennis Weaver is a Joseph Wambaugh-type novelist cop and Pat Hingle is his hard-nosed superior who wants him to stick to police work or get off the force in this pilot to the short-lived series.

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Wet GoldWet Gold · 1984
Wet Gold
5.81984
MovieActionDrama
Wet Gold is the story of a young woman (Laura), who works as a waitress in a cafe. Laura stumbles across a drunk elderly man (Sampson), who fills her with exciting stories of a boat that went down with millions in gold. Although Laura's boyfriend (Barnes), keeps telling her that Sampson's stories are all false, Sampson makes her believe that they are indeed true. Laura takes Sampson to a library, where she finds an old newspaper article which matches up with the events described to her by him. After becoming a true believer, Laura convinces Barnes, Sampson and a dive shop owner, Keating, to search for the treasure. Together they set off from Key West in the Baker's boat, which Barnes is supposed to be looking after. Keating shows a liking for Laura, and because of this, Barnes begins to feel uncomfortable towards him. After spending some time in the water, their dreams become reality, but the discovery of gold begins to show a change in their personalities...

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