MOVIE ROLES

Robocop Orion Pictures Director: Paul Verhoeven Filmed in Texas in 1986 and released in 1987. This was William's first role on screen, and the work that earned his SAG card. His character, who was shot in the place where he says all rapists SHOULD be shot by the Robocop, was simply called "Creep" in the credits. In those same credits William was listed as *Bill* Shockley. Street Asylum Metropolis Pictures Director: Greg Brown Howling V: The Rebirth Allied Vision; 1989 Director: Neal Sundstrom Released in 1989, this was William's first starring role in a movie. He calls it his "never look back" point, meaning it was at that point that he knew he could make a living in the acting business. William plays "Richard," a married man who's been having an affair with one of the women who's also on the trip. Plot summary: A group of tourists visit a castle with a history of horror which has kept it closed for many years, and an unexpected snowfall traps them there. One by one they begin disappearing. Eventually they discover that they all bear the same distinctive birthmark that links them to the castle's past. One of them is the werewolf--the one who's killing the others. Which one? The Adventures of Ford Fairlane 20th Century Fox; 1990 Director: Renny Harlin Role: a punk gunslinger. Switch Warner Brothers Pictures; 1991 Director: Blake Edwards Role: Party guest. Dream Lover Gramercy Pictures; 1994 Director: Nicholas Kazan Role: Although this part is small, filmed during a hiatus from "Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman," William steals the show in his role as the scruffy good old boy Texas gas station owner, Buddy, who once was the lover of James Spader's wife. Spader finds him by accident, and when Buddy sees her photograph Spader's character learns the truth about the woman he married. Girl In The Cadillac Orion Pictures; 1995 Director: Lucas Platt Role: William plays Lamar, the boyfriend of the "girl's" mom, although he would clearly like to crawl into the sack with the daughter. He's in rare form here: belching his beer, preening in the doorway barechested, lounging on the sofa like a big lazy cat, and popping his neck. And dressed in tattered jeans and a cut-off tank, then barechested, this film has some great eye candy for Shockley lovers, as well as showing his talent for capturing the essence of a character. Showgirls MGM/United Artists; 1995 Director: Paul Verhoeven Role: William is excellent, despite the fact that this film is always referred to as a "sleazefest" in the popular media. His portrayal of Andrew Carver, a rock star, is powerful and intense. Carver, along with his minions, ends up raping a fan, in a scene that is difficult to watch because of the violence. He ends up getting the beating of his life from the Showgirl, when she pulls a knife on him in the middle of a sexual encounter.
	TELEVISION ROLES
	Houston Knights ABC; 1987 Episode: Crime Spree Director: Sidney Hayers Character: Bodie Devlin. Freddy's Nightmares Syndication Director: Robert Englund Jake and the Fatman CBS Director: Russ Mayberry Sunset Beat Pilot/ABC Director: Sam Weisman Love and Lies Movie of the Week/ABC; 1990 Director: Roger Young Character: Steve. Paradise CBS Director: Michael Caffey Role: Either Gus or Willie--I can't tell! He's a henchman to a dealer in the opium trade in this western. Alien Nation FOX Director: John McPherson Character: Nick Colletta, a somewhat nerdy friend of one of the main characters, who's never seen a "newcomer." Hardball NBC Episode: Angel of Death Director: David Hemmings Character: Teddy Barnes. William portrays a serial killer of homeless men. It's Gary Shandling's Show FOX Director: Paul Miller Quantum Leap NBC Episode: Missing In Action Director: Michael Zinberg Role: "Boner," a druggie bad guy. Lucky/Chances Mini-series/NBC Director: Buzz Kulik Role: Flash, a rock star. A Quiet Little Neighborhood: A Perfect Little Murder Movie of the Week/NBC; 1990 Director: Anson Williams Role: Mitch, a friend of the couple in the movie. Nasty Boys NBC Director: Leo Penn Role: Milt Jackson. In the Heat of the Night NBC Episode: And Justice for Some Director: Harry Harris Role: Troy Caldwell, whose drug-loaded van hits a kid on a bike. Bagdad Cafe Recurring role/series CBS; 1990 Director: Paul Bogart Role: Wayne, deputy sheriff, and Whoopie Goldberg's love interest. Young Riders Recurring role/series ABC Director: various Role: Jake Coulter, bounty hunter. Shoot First: A Cop's Vengeance Movie of the Week/NBC Director: Mel Damski Role: Mitch Sturdivan. Quail Lake Pilot/FOX Director: Jim Parriott Good and Evil Series regular/ABC; 1991 Director: Terry Hughes Role: Sonny, love interest of Terri Garr. Lady Boss Mini-series/NBC Director: Charles Jarrot Role: Axel, a movie director. This and "Lucky/Chances" are based on Jackie Collins' novels by those names. Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman Series Regular/CBS; 1993-- Director: various Role: Hank Lawson, the misunderstood, sexy, devilish owner of the local saloon and house of ill repute. See: Profile of Hank Lawson. Stolen Women: Captured Hearts Movie of the Week/CBS; 1997 Director: Jerome London Role: Gen. Custer, who was able to rescue two women from Native Americans in this romantic tale, loosely based on an actual historical event.

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