Bill Thurman

Biography

Bill Thurman was a prolific character actor born on November 4, 1920, in Texas. He appeared in numerous low-budget films and television shows, often playing rugged Southern roles or sheriffs, and collaborated with director Larry Buchanan on several projects. Thurman also had notable roles in two Steven Spielberg films: "Close Encounters of the Third Kind" and "The Sugarland Express". His career spanned from the 1960s to his death in 1995.