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Bill Boggs

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  • Producer
  • Writer
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Bill Boggs was born on 11 July 1944 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. He is an actor and producer, known for Species II (1998), The Devil's Advocate (1997) and Trading Places (1983). He is married to Carol Campbell. He was previously married to Linda Thorson.
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    • Known for

    Natasha Henstridge in Species II (1998)
    Species II
    4.6
    • Bill Boggs
    • 1998
    Al Pacino and Keanu Reeves in The Devil's Advocate (1997)
    The Devil's Advocate
    7.5
    • Reporter #2
    • 1997
    Trading Places (1983)
    Trading Places
    7.5
    • Newscaster
    • 1983
    Eyes of Laura Mars (1978)
    Eyes of Laura Mars
    6.2
    • Bill Boggs
    • 1978

    Credits

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    Actor

    • Robert De Niro in The Comedian (2016)
      The Comedian
      5.8
      • Bill Boggs
      • 2016
    • Dave Chappelle in Chappelle's Show (2003)
      Chappelle's Show
      8.8
      TV Series
      • Jack Championship
      • 2006
    • Let's Talk Stock
      TV Series
      • Host
      • 2004
    • Benjamin Bratt in Piñero (2001)
      Piñero
      6.2
      • Lennon Anchorman
      • 2001
    • J.D. Williams in Oz (1997)
      Oz
      8.7
      TV Series
      • Bill Boggs (uncredited)
      • 2001
    • Steve Buscemi, Elizabeth Hurley, Denis Leary, Donald Faison, and Keith Nobbs in Double Whammy (2001)
      Double Whammy
      5.7
      • Bill Berman
      • 2001
    • Natasha Henstridge in Species II (1998)
      Species II
      4.6
      • Bill Boggs
      • 1998
    • Al Pacino and Keanu Reeves in The Devil's Advocate (1997)
      The Devil's Advocate
      7.5
      • Reporter #2
      • 1997
    • Bill Pullman in Mistrial (1996)
      Mistrial
      5.6
      TV Movie
      • N.Y. Reporter
      • 1996
    • Sudden Manhattan (1996)
      Sudden Manhattan
      6.2
      • Newscaster
      • 1996
    • Andy Garcia in Night Falls on Manhattan (1996)
      Night Falls on Manhattan
      6.7
      • News #2
      • 1996
    • Michael J. Fox, Barry Bostwick, Alan Ruck, Michael Boatman, Connie Britton, Alexander Chaplin, and Richard Kind in Spin City (1996)
      Spin City
      7.3
      TV Series
      • Talk Show Moderator
      • 1996
    • Safe Passage (1994)
      Safe Passage
      6.3
      • Newsperson #2
      • 1994
    • Diane Keaton, Carol Kane, and Kathryn Grody in The Lemon Sisters (1989)
      The Lemon Sisters
      5.0
      • MC (TV Quiz Show)
      • 1989
    • Don Johnson and Philip Michael Thomas in Miami Vice (1984)
      Miami Vice
      7.6
      TV Series
      • TV Host
      • 1987

    Producer

    • Rising Tide (1992)
      Rising Tide
      TV Series
      • producer
      • 1992–1997
    • A+ for Kids: Great Kids
      TV Mini Series
      • executive producer
      • 1988–1990
    • The Morton Downey Jr. Show (1987)
      The Morton Downey Jr. Show
      5.8
      TV Series
      • executive producer
      • 1987–1989
    • The Dub Room Special! (1984)
      The Dub Room Special!
      8.3
      Video
      • producer
      • 1984
    • Lou Reed in A Night with Lou Reed (1983)
      A Night with Lou Reed
      7.6
      • producer
      • 1983
    • Mink DeVille at the Savoy (1981)
      Mink DeVille at the Savoy
      • producer
      • 1981

    Writer

    • Rising Tide (1992)
      Rising Tide
      TV Series
      • Writer
      • 1992–1997
    • A+ for Kids: Great Kids
      TV Mini Series
      • Writer
      • 1988–1990

    Personal details

    • Official sites
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      • Official Site
    • Alternative name
      • William Boggs III
    • Born
      • July 11, 1944
      • Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
    • Spouses
        Linda ThorsonNovember 18, 1984 - ? (divorced, 1 child)
    • Other works
      Wrote novel "At First Sight", also written essays and food pieces for NY Times and magazines.
    • Publicity listings
      • 1 Portrayal

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      Anchored WNBC's "Weekend Today in New York" then joined broadcast in The Food Network in 1993, where he hosts "Bill Boggs Corner Table." Has also hosted TV show "Freeze Frame" on Travel Channel and "Boxing Report Update" on Showtime cable network.

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