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William Edward Fichtner is an American actor best known for playing Alexander Mahone in Prison Break.

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Best Known For:The television show Prison Break
Breakthrough:Breakout supporting roles in Heat and Contact in 1995

10 Quick Facts About William Edward Fichtner

  • Full Name: William Edward Fichtner
  • Nationality: American
  • Profession: Entertainer
  • Known For: The television show Prison Break
  • Date of Birth: November 27, 1956
  • Age: 69 years old
  • Place of Birth: Mitchel Air Force Base, New York
  • Marital Status: Married
  • Spouse / Partner: Kymberly Kalil
  • Popular As: William Fichtner
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William Edward Fichtner Age

William Edward Fichtner is about 70 years old as of 2026. William Edward Fichtner was born in 1956.

Education

His educational background includes studies at Farmingdale State College and SUNY Brockport.

  • Farmingdale State College
    • Qualification: Associate of Applied Science
    • Field of Study: Criminal Justice
    • Period: 1976
  • SUNY Brockport
    • Qualification: Bachelor of Arts
    • Field of Study: Criminal Justice
    • Period: 1978

Rise to Fame

William Edward Fichtner rose to prominence for his role in the film Heat.

Notable Works

Notable screen roles include Prison Break, Heat, and Armageddon.

Television

  • TV Show: Prison Break (Alexander Mahone, 2005-2009)

Film

  • Film: Heat (Roger Van Zant, 1995)
  • Film: Armageddon (Colonel Willie Sharp, 1998)
  • Film: Black Hawk Down (SFC Jeff Sanderson, 2001)
  • Film: The Dark Knight (Bank Manager, 2008)

William Edward Fichtner Family & Relationships

William Edward Fichtner is married to Kymberly Kalil. He has 2 children, Sam Fichtner and Vangel Fichtner.

  • Father: William Frederick Fichtner
  • Mother: Patricia A. Steitz
  • Children:
    • Sam Fichtner
    • Vangel Fichtner

Personal Information

  • Full Name: William Edward Fichtner
  • Popular As: William Fichtner
  • Gender: Male
  • Occupation: Entertainer
  • Nationality: American
  • Living Status: Alive
  • Ethnicity: White

Birth & Background

  • Date of Birth: November 27, 1956
  • Age: 69
  • Birthday: November 27
  • Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius
  • Place of Birth: Mitchel Air Force Base, New York

Family & Relationships

  • Father: William Frederick Fichtner
  • Mother: Patricia A. Steitz
  • Marital Status: Married
  • Spouse / Partner: Kymberly Kalil

Net Worth & Income

  • Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
  • Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
  • Source of Income: Employment

Related Biographies

  • Kymberly Kalil (Spouse • Wife; married 1998)
  • Betsy Aidem (Spouse • Ex-wife; married 1987–1996)

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