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William Xifaras

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William Xifaras in Paramount Television & Apple TV’s Defending Jacob.
William Xifaras in scenes with Liam Neeson, Chris Evans, Betty Gabriel, Michelle Dockery, Denzel Washington, Seth MacFarlane, Harvey Keitel, and Sandra Bullock.
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William Xifaras was born in raised in Massachusetts; primarily the city of New Bedford, and later Boston. The son of Beatrice Keshian of Medford, MA and Michael Xifaras of New Bedford, MA.

He began film acting after his release from Massachusetts state prison system in 2005 (after having served 5 years for Intimidation). Bill spent many years learning through a variety of classes including: improv, acting on film, character development and scene study. Simultaneously he volunteered his time to talk to at-risk youth about the importance of education and goals.

Principal roles include: 20th Century Fox's The Heat, Sony Pictures' The Equalizer, Universals' Ted 2, Netflix's Wheelman, Hulu series Castle Rock, Caviar's Sound of Metal, Artina Films' By the Gun, Paramount Picture's Defending Jacob, AMC's Kevin Can F**k Himself, Showtime's Dexter, Thug, and Align's Love, Weddings, and Other Disasters. Director's he's worked with include Morten Tyldum, Dennis Dugan, Ben Affleck, Paul Feig, Antoine Fuqua, Seth MacFarlane, Jeremy Rush, Kevin Hooks, Darius Marder, Hans Petter Moland, James Mottern, Sanford Bookstaver and Richard Duque-Henao.

Actor's he's worked with include: Liam Neeson, Chris Evans, Michelle Dockery, Jaeden Martell, Cherry Jones, Annie Murphy, John Hamm, Sandra Bullock, Harvey Keitel, Denzel Washington, Betty Gabriel, Seth MacFarlane, Frank Grillo, Scott Glenn, Julia Jones and Riz Ahmed.

Upon request, Bill donates his time talking to public schools, after-school groups, and social programs aimed at youth's in crisis. Causes such as child welfare, education, homelessness, and children in foster care, have been and continue to be, a priority for him.
BornJanuary 26
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    Known for

    Chris Evans, Michelle Dockery, and Jaeden Martell in L'affaire Jacob Barber (2020)
    L'affaire Jacob Barber
    7.8
    TV Mini Series
    • Father O'Leary
    Liam Neeson in Absolution (2024)
    Absolution
    5.2
    • Kiko
    • 2024
    Mark Wahlberg and Seth MacFarlane in Ted 2 (2015)
    Ted 2
    6.3
    • Boston Neighbor
    • 2015
    Denzel Washington and Chloë Grace Moretz in Equalizer (2014)
    Equalizer
    7.3
    • Laborer
    • 2014

    Credits

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    Actor



    • Billy Somethin
      • Gary (voice)
      • Completed
      • Short



    • The Compatriots (2024)
      The Compatriots
      • Joe the Pub Boss
      • 2024
    • Liam Neeson in Absolution (2024)
      Absolution
      5.2
      • Kiko
      • 2024
    • Kevin Can F**k Himself (2021)
      Kevin Can F**k Himself
      7.2
      TV Series
      • Carl
      • 2021–2022
    • Michael C. Hall in Dexter: New Blood (2021)
      Dexter: New Blood
      8.0
      TV Mini Series
      • Ballcap Guy (uncredited)
      • 2021
    • Jeremy Irons, Diane Keaton, Maggie Grace, and Andrew Bachelor in Love, Weddings & Other Disasters (2020)
      Love, Weddings & Other Disasters
      4.9
      • Menny
      • 2020
    • Chris Evans, Michelle Dockery, and Jaeden Martell in L'affaire Jacob Barber (2020)
      L'affaire Jacob Barber
      7.8
      TV Mini Series
      • Father O'Leary
      • 2020
    • Riz Ahmed in Sound of Metal (2019)
      Sound of Metal
      7.7
      • Michael's Father
      • 2019
    • Castle Rock (2018)
      Castle Rock
      7.5
      TV Series
      • Driver
      • 2018
    • Frank Grillo in Wheelman (2017)
      Wheelman
      6.4
      • Mechanic
      • 2017
    • Mark Wahlberg and Seth MacFarlane in Ted 2 (2015)
      Ted 2
      6.3
      • Boston Neighbor
      • 2015
    • Anna Friel in American Odyssey (2015)
      American Odyssey
      7.3
      TV Series
      • Army Ranger (uncredited)
      • 2015
    • Ben Barnes in By the Gun (2014)
      By the Gun
      4.8
      • Salvatore's Bodyguard
      • 2014
    • Denzel Washington and Chloë Grace Moretz in Equalizer (2014)
      Equalizer
      7.3
      • Laborer
      • 2014
    • Mark Ruffalo, Zoe Saldaña, Imogene Wolodarsky, and Ashley Aufderheide in Daddy Cool (2014)
      Daddy Cool
      6.9
      • Bus Driver (uncredited)
      • 2014
    • Clear History (2013)
      Clear History
      6.4
      TV Movie
      • Diner Patron (uncredited)
      • 2013

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    • Mark Wahlberg, Mila Kunis, and Seth MacFarlane in Ted (2012)
      Ted
      6.9
      • stand-in (uncredited)
      • 2012

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    • Born
      • January 26
      • New Bedford, Massachusetts, USA

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