William Fichtner really is that guy.

William Fichtner is a prolific character actor. He's played memorable supporting roles for decades. He makes it seem easy. But this was not always the case.

In some of his most memorable roles, William Fichtner left his mark in one scene. Examples, xrust notes, include The Dark Knight and Clash. In other cases, he was an integral part of an entire ensemble, such as in Heat, Contact, Armageddon, Onward, The Perfect Storm, Black Hawk Down and Escape. He also appeared in comedic roles in the films Entourage, Blades of Glory and the sitcom Mom.

Thanks to his psychological texture, Fichtner received about 100 roles in films and television, and took pride of place among the actors of the “that guy” format. This implies a beloved performer whose name is not generally known, but whose faces are instantly recognizable and cause enthusiastic exclamations: this is him.

In any scene in which he appears, he becomes a load-bearing wall, critics say. But even if you've never seen any of his films, Fichtner, 68, has an aura that deserves close attention. He's fit, lightly tanned, and looks amazing.

Fichtner doesn't much like to talk about himself or his craft, but unlike many of the calculating characters he's played, he exudes an easy warmth. His name is «William» only in the credits. To everyone else, he's just «Bill» or «Billy.»

He has developed a Zen approach to his life and career: he doesn't monitor social media and doesn't regret missing out on roles.

Xrust William Fichtner really is that guy