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William Ragsdale is a film actor and television actor. William Ragsdale was born in El Dorado, Arkansas, United States on January 19, 1961. That works out to 65 years old in 2026. Education on record includes Hendrix College.
My Take
William Ragsdale earns my affection as a fixture of a very specific cultural moment. His turn as Charley Brewster in Fright Night gave that cult horror-comedy its earnest, relatable center, and Herman's Head let him carry a sitcom through the early nineties. What strikes me is how a kid from El Dorado, Arkansas, who passed through Hendrix College, became a familiar face without ever chasing superstardom. I have a soft spot for actors like this, dependable performers who anchor beloved projects rather than dominate headlines. As eighties nostalgia keeps cycling back, I suspect Ragsdale's quietly solid body of work deserves another appreciative look.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- William Ragsdale
- Name (Japanese)
- ウィリアム・ラグズデール
- Reading
- うぃりあむ・らぐずでーる
- Born
- January 19, 1961 (age 65)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Capricorn / Ox
- Origin
- El Dorado, Arkansas, United States
- Occupation
- actor / film actor / television actor
2. Background
- University
- Hendrix College
3. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William%20Ragsdale
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q8017332
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was William Ragsdale born?
Born January 19, 1961 (age 65).
Where is William Ragsdale from?
William Ragsdale is from El Dorado, Arkansas, United States.
What does William Ragsdale do?
William Ragsdale works as actor, film actor, television actor.
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