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Bill Pullman

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· James MacDonald

Key facts

Birth name William James Pullman[2]
Birth date December 17, 1953[2]
Birth place Hornell, New York, USA[2]
Occupation Actor[1]
Known for Independence Day (1996)[4]
First film role Ruthless People (1986)[3]

Bill Pullman is an American actor, best known for his role in Independence Day (1996). He was born on December 17, 1953, in Hornell, New York, USA.

Context

Bill Pullman, born William James Pullman on December 17, 1953, in Hornell, New York, is an American actor [2]. He gained widespread recognition for his role in Independence Day (1996) [4]. His first film role was in Ruthless People (1986) [3]. He is one of seven children of James Pullman and Johanna Blaas Pullman [2].

Documented claims

  • Bill Pullman is an American actor. [1]
  • He was born on December 17, 1953, in Hornell, New York. [2]
  • He is known for his role in Independence Day (1996). [4]
  • His first film role was in Ruthless People (1986). [3]

Questions and answers

Why does Bill Pullman limp?

The sources do not mention any limp or physical condition.

Who is Bill Pullman confused with?

The sources do not mention any common confusion with other actors.

Does Bill Pullman have heterochromia?

The sources do not mention heterochromia or any eye condition.

What made Bill Pullman famous?

Bill Pullman became famous for his role in Independence Day (1996) [4].

Sources

  1. Bill Pullman Movies and Shows - ‎Apple TV — tv.apple.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  2. Bill Pullman (Actor) - Broadway & Theatre Credits, Current ... — broadwayworld.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  3. Bill Pullman - AlloCiné — allocine.fr (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  4. BIOGRAPHY 3-16 Bill Pullman.org — billpullman.org (retrieved August 3, 2026)

Sources last checked August 3, 2026. · More in People