Willie C. Carpenter
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Biography
Willie C. Carpenter is a veteran American character actor best known for his extensive work across television, film, and theater. He has built a prolific career spanning several decades, frequently portraying authoritative figures like judges, doctors, military personnel, and government officials.
Known For
Filmography
Souvenir
2026
as Old Kevin / Doomsday
Woodstockers
2026
as Barry
HIS & HERS
2026
as Coach the Caretaker
Eugene the Marine
2025
as Phil
First Shift
2024
as Willy
Too Many Christmases
2024
as Davis
Trivia at St. Nick's
2024
as Gary
Eileen
2023
as Bob
Found
2023
as Bernie Sayers
Reacher
2022
as Mosley
Monster
2021
as Judge
The Block Island Sound
2021
as Chief Rogers
40-Love
2021
as Booker
The Wonder Years
2021
as Big Jim
The Scottish Play
2020
as Don
FBI: Most Wanted
2020
as Glanville Tyson
Ode to Joy
2019
as Lavelle
Godfather of Harlem
2019
as Marshall Grant / Marley G.
New Amsterdam
2018
as Thom
Humor Me
2017
as Ellis
The Discovery
2017
as Hospital Janitor
Sweet Parents
2017
as Gerard
Brawl in Cell Block 99
2017
as Lefty
Collateral Beauty
2016
as Board Member
Criticsized
2016
as Captain Pollard
Bull
2016
as Judge Robinson
Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt
2015
as Norman
Ride
2014
as Doorman
Gotham
2014
as Leon Winkler
Madam Secretary
2014
as Kenneth Foley
Rectify
2013
as Turner
Devious Maids
2013
as Kenneth Miller
1600 Penn
2012
as General Maurer
Life of Lemon
2011
as Lester
Harry's Law
2011
as Judge Banks
Take
2008
as Aging Man
Shark Swarm
2008
as Mayor
Bleeding Rose
2007
as Ebony's Father
The Unit
2006
as George Blane
House
2004
as Del
Boston Legal
2004
as Walter Mack
Leprechaun: Back 2 tha Hood
2003
as Father Jacob
NCIS
2003
as Arthur Gruden
Las Vegas
2003
Earth vs. the Spider
2001
as Dr. Calloway
Followers
2000
as Mr. Trayer
Gilmore Girls
2000
as Chief Baker
The Insider
1999
as John Harris
The Hunter's Moon
1999
as Horace
At First Sight
1999
as Jack Falk
The Best Man
1999
as Pastor
Third Watch
1999
as Captain Whaling
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
1999
as Chaplain
The Underground
1997
as The Hound
Men in Black
1997
as Police Inspector
The Practice
1997
as Steven Watson
Spin City
1996
as Nigerian Delegate
Arli$$
1996
as Judge
White Man's Burden
1995
as Marcus
Nowhere Man
1995
as Rick
Ellen
1994
as Officer Wilson
Chicago Hope
1994
as James
Hard Target
1993
as Elijah Roper
Dollman vs. Demonic Toys
1993
as Police Officer
Full Eclipse
1993
as Ron Edmunds
Double Trouble
1992
as Police Captain
Amityville 1992: It's About Time
1992
as Doctor
Melrose Place
1992
as Detective
Grand Canyon
1991
as Simon's Friend
Reasonable Doubts
1991
as Robert Maxwell
Shannon's Deal
1990
as Brewster Ellis
Law & Order
1990
as Pastor Samuel Bryant
Family Business
1989
as "Caper" Cop
Tales from the Crypt
1989
as Mallory
The Chair
1988
as Al
The Wonder Years
1988
as Mr. Altman
The Wonder Years
1988
as Mr. Glavin
Knots Landing
1979
as Scott
The Wiz
1978
as Aunt Em's Party