Bill Pullman is an American actor known for his roles in major Hollywood films such as Ruthless People, Spaceballs, The Accidental Tourist, Sleepless in Seattle, While You Were Sleeping, Casper, Independence Day, Lost Highway and Lake Placid. He was born on December 17th 1953, and holds a Master of Fine Arts degree in theatre. Before his acting career, he was an adjunct professor at Montana State University. In addition to his film roles, Pullman has had a prolific television career. He starred in miniseries and regular series such as Torchwood, 1600 Penn (2012–13) and The Sinner (2017–2021). He also had a recurring role in the miniseries Halston in 2021. Pullman has been married to actress Ione Skye since 1987, and they have three adult children together, daughter Maesa and sons Lewis and Jack. His net worth is estimated at $20 million, with a career spanning over four decades, and he remains a household name in the entertainment industry.