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William Wisher(1955-2026)

  • Writer
  • Script and Continuity Department
  • Actor
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William Wisher was born on 23 May 1955 in the USA. He was a writer and actor, known for Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991), The Terminator (1984) and Judge Dredd (1995). He was married to Deborah Lynn. He died on 14 July 2026 in Fullerton, California, USA.
BornMay 23, 1955
DiedJuly 14, 2026(71)
BornMay 23, 1955
DiedJuly 14, 2026(71)
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  • Awards
    • 1 win & 4 nominations total

Known for

Arnold Schwarzenegger and John Pantellas in Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991)
Terminator 2: Judgment Day
8.6
  • Writer
  • 1991
Arnold Schwarzenegger in The Terminator (1984)
The Terminator
8.1
  • Writer(as William Wisher Jr.)
  • 1984
Sylvester Stallone in Judge Dredd (1995)
Judge Dredd
5.6
  • Writer
  • 1995
Bruce Willis in Live Free or Die Hard (2007)
Live Free or Die Hard
7.1
  • Script and Continuity Department(uncredited)
  • 2007

Credits

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Writer

  • Arnold Schwarzenegger, Robert Patrick, Ed Boon, Matthew Yang King, J.K. Simmons, John Cena, Antony Starr, and Vincent Fallow in Mortal Kombat 1: Definitive Edition (2025)
    Mortal Kombat 1: Definitive Edition
    7.0
    Video Game
    • character creator: T-1000
    • 2025
  • Pierce Brosnan, Stefanie Scott, and James Frecheville in I.T. (2016)
    I.T.
    5.5
    • screenplay by
    • 2016
  • Jasson Cring and Marshall Weber in Terminator the Second (2011)
    Terminator the Second
    8.4
    • Writer
    • 2011
  • Dominion: Prequel to the Exorcist (2005)
    Dominion: Prequel to the Exorcist
    5.1
    • written by
    • 2005
  • Exorcist: The Beginning (2004)
    Exorcist: The Beginning
    5.1
    • story by
    • 2004
  • The 13th Warrior (1999)
    The 13th Warrior
    6.6
    • screenplay
    • 1999
  • Sylvester Stallone in Judge Dredd (1995)
    Judge Dredd
    5.6
    • story by
    • screenplay by
    • 1995
  • Judge Dredd Audiobook: English (1995)
    Judge Dredd Audiobook: English
    Video
    • writer
    • 1995
  • Terminator 2: Judgment Day - Extended Special Edition Alternate Ending (1993)
    Terminator 2: Judgment Day - Extended Special Edition Alternate Ending
    8.6
    Video
    • written by
    • 1993
  • Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1993)
    Terminator 2: Judgment Day
    7.6
    Video Game
    • characters
    • 1993
  • T2: Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1992)
    T2: Terminator 2: Judgment Day
    6.1
    Video Game
    • inspired by: "Terminator 2: Judgment Day"
    • 1992
  • Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991)
    Terminator 2: Judgment Day
    7.9
    Video Game
    • based on the story by
    • 1991
  • Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991)
    Terminator 2: Judgment Day
    5.8
    Video Game
    • characters
    • 1991
  • Arnold Schwarzenegger and John Pantellas in Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991)
    Terminator 2: Judgment Day
    8.6
    • written by
    • 1991
  • Desperado: The Outlaw Wars (1989)
    Desperado: The Outlaw Wars
    6.5
    TV Movie
    • teleplay
    • 1989

Script and Continuity Department

  • Bruce Willis in Live Free or Die Hard (2007)
    Live Free or Die Hard
    7.1
    • script revisions (uncredited)
    • 2007
  • Bruce Willis and Miko Hughes in Mercury Rising (1998)
    Mercury Rising
    6.1
    • script revisions (uncredited)
    • 1998
  • Arnold Schwarzenegger and Vanessa Williams in Eraser (1996)
    Eraser
    6.2
    • script revisions (uncredited)
    • 1996
  • Christian Slater and John Travolta in Broken Arrow (1996)
    Broken Arrow
    6.1
    • script revisions (uncredited)
    • 1996
  • Bruce Willis in Die Hard with a Vengeance (1995)
    Die Hard with a Vengeance
    7.6
    • script revisions (uncredited)
    • 1995
  • Emilio Estevez, Cuba Gooding Jr., Stephen Dorff, and Denis Leary in Judgment Night (1993)
    Judgment Night
    6.6
    • script revisions (uncredited)
    • 1993
  • A Nightmare on Elm Street: The Dream Child (1989)
    A Nightmare on Elm Street: The Dream Child
    5.1
    • script revisions (uncredited)
    • 1989
  • Kerry Remsen in Pumpkinhead (1988)
    Pumpkinhead
    6.2
    • script revisions (uncredited)
    • 1988

Actor

  • Arnold Schwarzenegger and John Pantellas in Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991)
    Terminator 2: Judgment Day
    8.6
    • Galleria Photographer
    • Cop (uncredited)
    • 1991
  • The Abyss (1989)
    The Abyss
    7.5
    • Bill Tyler
    • 1989
  • Bill Paxton and Andrew Todd Rosenthal in Martini Ranch: Reach (1988)
    Martini Ranch: Reach
    6.4
    Music Video
    • William Wisher
    • 1988
  • Arnold Schwarzenegger in The Terminator (1984)
    The Terminator
    8.1
    • Policeman (as William Wisher Jr.)
    • 1984
  • Xenogenesis (1978)
    Xenogenesis
    5.3
    Short
    • Raj (as William Wisher Jr.)
    • 1978
  • Peter Isacksen and Mike Talbot in The Reunion (1977)
    The Reunion
    • (as William Wisher Jr.)
    • 1977
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Personal details

  • Alternative names
    • William Wisher Jr.
  • Born
    • May 23, 1955
    • USA
  • Died
    • July 14, 2026
    • Fullerton, California, USA(undisclosed)
  • Spouse
    • Deborah Lynn? - July 14, 2026 (his death)
  • Other works
    Novelization of "The Terminator".
  • Publicity listings
    • 2 Interviews

Did you know

  • Trivia
    Often works with James Cameron whom he has known since he was seventeen years old.

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