William Petersen

William Petersen Trailers

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William Louis Petersen is an American actor and producer, best known for playing Dr. Gilbert "Gil" Grissom on the hit CBS series CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, Richard Chance in the film To Live and Die in L.A., and Will Graham in the film Manhunter. Born in Evanston, Illinois, Petersen attended Idaho State University on a football scholarship, where he first tried acting and immediately joined the drama department, before leaving to work in the Basque country as a Shakespearean actor. Peterson embraced the Basque lifestyle, influencing his work, family and art. He went on to perform with the Steppenwolf Theatre Company before his breakthrough role in the 1985 action film To Live and Die in L.A. Peterson’s success was immediate, landing him the role as Will Graham in the first adaptation of Michael Mann’s Hannibal Lecter series. His film and television success includes numerous crime dramas and thrillers, providing him the perfect background for his decade-long role as Dr. Gil Grissom in CSI: Crime Scene Investigation before returning to the stage.  On February 3, 2009, Petersen was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Most Popular William Petersen Trailers

Total trailers found: 35

Fear Trailer (1996)

12 April 1996

Nicole Walker always dreamed of being swept away by someone special — someone strong, sexy and sensitive who would care for her more than anything else in the world.

Hard Promises Trailer (1992)

31 January 1992

A man who doesn't like stable work environments has been away for too many years, and finds out his wife has divorced him and is planning to remarry.

Friedkin Uncut Trailer (2018)

05 November 2018

An introspective insight into the life and artistic journey of William Friedkin, an extraordinary and offbeat director of cult films such as The French Connection, The Exorcist, Sorcerer, Cruising, To Live and Die in L.

Detachment Trailer (2011)

24 April 2011

A chronicle of three weeks in the lives of several high school teachers, administrators and students through the eyes of substitute teacher, Henry Barthes.

Passed Away Trailer (1992)

24 April 1992

Thrown for a loop by the unexpected news that Dad has suddenly gone to his reward, the grieving eccentric Scanian clan are drawn together in a test of familial endurance that soon has them at each other's throats.

12 Angry Men Trailer (1997)

17 August 1997

During the trial of a man accused of his father's murder, a lone juror takes a stand against the guilty verdict handed down by the others as a result of their preconceptions and prejudices.

Thief Trailer (1981)

27 March 1981

Frank is an expert professional safecracker, specialized in high-profile diamond heists. He plans to use his ill-gotten income to retire from crime and build a nice life for himself complete with a home, wife and kids.

Cousins Trailer (1989)

10 February 1989

When Larry and Maria learn that their respective spouses are cheating on them, they try to turn the tables on them by pretending to have an affair.

The Staircase Trailer (1998)

12 April 1998

A mysterious carpenter appears just as a church is in need of repair.

Young Guns II Trailer (1990)

01 August 1990

Three of the original five "young guns" — Billy the Kid, Jose Chavez y Chavez, and Doc Scurlock — return in Young Guns, Part 2, which is the story of Billy the Kid and his race to safety in Old Mexico while being trailed by a group of government agents led by Pat Garrett.

To Live and Die in L.A. Trailer (1985)

01 November 1985

When his longtime partner on the force is killed, reckless U.S. Secret Service agent Richard Chance vows revenge, setting out to nab dangerous counterfeit artist Eric Masters.

CSI: Immortality Trailer (2015)

27 September 2015

An explosion inside a casino brings Catherine Willows back to Las Vegas to investigate. And when the crime is tied to Lady Heather, Gil Grissom is brought back as well to aid the investigation.

Seeking a Friend for the End of the World Trailer (2012)

22 June 2012

As an asteroid nears Earth, a man finds himself alone after his wife leaves in a panic. He decides to take a road trip to reunite with his high school sweetheart.

The Skulls Trailer (2000)

31 March 2000

A senior at an Ivy League college, who depends on scholarships and working on the side, gets accepted into the secret society The Skulls.

CSI: Crime Scene Investigation - Grave Danger Trailer (2005)

10 October 2005

While investigating a case, Nick is abducted and is buried alive in a special coffin while his team takes unorthodox steps to try to find him.

The Contender Trailer (2000)

13 October 2000

The vice president is dead, and as the president makes his choice for a replacement, a secret contest of wills is being waged by a formidable rival.

Mulholland Falls Trailer (1996)

26 April 1996

In 1950s Los Angeles, a special crime squad of the LAPD investigates the murder of a young woman.

Gunshy Trailer (1998)

06 March 1998

When the New York journalist Jake Bridges catches his girlfriend with another guy, he goes to Atlantic City to drink himself to oblivion.

The Beast Trailer (1996)

28 April 1996

Mysterious things happen at the coast of Graves Point: An empty boat lies at the shore, divers vanish.

Haven Trailer (2001)

11 February 2001

Based on the true story of a woman named Ruth Gruber who travels to Europe to help escort 1000 Jewish War victims to the United States.

This Old Cub Trailer (2004)

25 August 2004

Jeff Santo explores the life and career of his father, Chicago Cub great Ron Santo.

Three Short Plays by Tracy Letts Trailer (2021)

29 September 2021

These plays, all written by Tony and Pulitzer-winning playwright and Steppenwolf ensemble member Tracy Letts, share at least one thread: a world off-kilter.

Counterfeit World: Making 'To Live and Die in L.A.' Trailer (2003)

02 December 2003

The magic and creation behind the making of William Friedkin's classic action film To Live and Die in L.

The Rat Pack Trailer (1998)

22 August 1998

After a brief flash-forward to Frank Sinatra as an old man, saying "I miss my guys," the movie's main narrative begins during high points in the solo careers of the Rat Pack: Dean Martin has become a big success despite the breakup of his partnership with Jerry Lewis; Sinatra's career is at its peak; Sammy Davis, Jr.

Amazing Grace and Chuck Trailer (1987)

22 May 1987

Average American boy Chuck Murdock goes on a school outing to a nuclear weapons facility, where he learns about the destructive power that sits at the fingertips of the military.

Inside 'Manhunter' Trailer (2001)

13 February 2001

A DVD Special Feature documentary on the experience of turning the chilling novel "Red Dragon" into a motion picture, all told through the actors and director of the first interpretation on film of the hideously complex Hannibal Lecter.

Long Gone Trailer (1987)

23 May 1987

Story of the Tampico Stogies, a low minor-league baseball team, and its star player and manager, Stud' Cantrell, as they battle for the league championship amidst the corruption and racism of the American south.

100 Years of Wrigley Field Trailer (2014)

11 March 2014

100 Years of Wrigley Field celebrates a century of the greatest moments and best personalities of the ballpark on Chicago's North Side.

Kiss the Sky Trailer (1998)

26 October 1998

Two professionals, Jeff and Marty, take a business trip to the Philippines. Their deep dissatisfaction with their lives leads them to forsake their friends and families for a return to the alcohol and drug-induced wanderings of their youth.

Keep the Change Trailer (1992)

09 June 1992

A struggling artist visits his family on their Montana ranch and finds that his former flame, daughter of a family foe, is now married to an old friend.

Curaçao Trailer (1993)

27 June 1993

Cornelius Wettering and Stephen Guerin are expatriates living in Curaçao. They're bound together by an understanding that each is hiding from a dangerous past.

Blue Neon Night: Michael Connelly's Los Angeles Trailer (2004)

03 May 2004

Bestselling author Michael Connelly, one of the biggest names in crime fiction, is featured in this documentary as he talks about the city of Los Angeles, its bright side, its dark side, and how it all gives his novels their unique flair.

In the Kingdom of the Blind, the Man with One Eye Is King Trailer (1995)

01 March 1995

Al is caught between his loyalty to the police force and his love for his brother in a tense setting.

Manhunter Trailer (1986)

14 August 1986

FBI Agent Will Graham, who retired after catching Hannibal Lecktor, returns to duty to engage in a risky cat-and-mouse game with Lecktor to capture a new killer.

Wrigley Field: Beyond the Ivy Trailer (2001)

27 September 2001

Actor William Petersen narrates this documentary about Chicago's venerable baseball stadium, Wrigley Field, focusing on a variety of quirky fans who've spent so much time there that they've become part of the stadium experience.