Bill Watterson

Bill Watterson

Born: August 20, 1973
in Cleveland, Ohio, USA
Watterson’s work has been called “wildly inventive” (Hollywood Reporter), “dazzlingly original” (Empire), and “fresh and inventive” (Rotten Tomatoes).

He is an ex-rocker whose feature film directorial debut, the practical effects-driven fantasy Dave Made A Maze, won the Audience Award at its World Premiere at Slamdance. The film has gone on to win over 20 Audience and Jury Prizes, a Saturn Award, is distributed in over 40 countries, and is Certified Fresh.

Known for his tactile world-building and his ability to orchestrate unique tonal mash-ups, he has directed music videos, commercials, children’s content, and lots of cool stuff you can’t watch because NDA’s. He is currently working with Village Roadshow and The Jim Henson Company on an original project and yes, it has monsters and puppets and robots and stuff.

Movies for Bill Watterson...

American Bistro
Title: American Bistro
Character: Alex
Released: August 13, 2019
Type: Movie
A heartfelt adventure about a milquetoast accountant, Medor, whose perfect life is ruined when he discovers his wife having an affair with his boss. Having lost everything, he finds refuge in his estranged, deadbeat nephew and together, they chase his old, forgotten dream: opening a restaurant.
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Jenny's Wedding
Title: Jenny's Wedding
Character: Fireman #2
Released: July 31, 2015
Type: Movie
Jenny Farrell is getting married. But how will her straight-laced family react when they find out that the woman they thought was their daughter’s roommate is actually her fiancée? As the old-fashioned Farrells attempt to come to terms with the prospect of a surprise daughter-in-law, they face a difficult choice: either adapt with the times or risk being left behind.
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Stealth
Title: Stealth
Character: Rick
Released: April 19, 2015
Type: Movie
Sammy is a transgender child. She was born a boy but is living in stealth as a girl with the support of her mother and a doctor. At her new school, Sammy finds the friends she has always dreamed of having and tells them her secret in confidence. When the threat of a betrayal arises, Sammy must decide whether to run or to live as her whole self.
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Ouija
Title: Ouija
Character: Hank
Released: October 24, 2014
Type: Movie
A group of friends must confront their most terrifying fears when they awaken the dark powers of an ancient spirit board.
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Jersey Boys
Title: Jersey Boys
Character: Backup Musician #2
Released: June 18, 2014
Type: Movie
A musical biopic of the Four Seasons—the rise, the tough times and personal clashes, and the ultimate triumph of a group of friends whose music became symbolic of a generation. Far from a mere tribute concert, it gets to the heart of the relationships at the centre of the group, with a special focus on frontman Frankie Valli, the small kid with the big falsetto.
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Title: Brooklyn Nine-Nine
Character: Sinister Con
Released: September 17, 2013
Type: TV
A single-camera ensemble comedy following the lives of an eclectic group of detectives in a New York precinct, including one slacker who is forced to shape up when he gets a new boss.
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Chiseled
Title: Chiseled
Character: The Artist
Released: November 10, 2008
Type: Movie
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HUMAN
Title: HUMAN
Character: Filmmaker
Released: December 31, 1969
Type: Movie
Filmmaker Bill Watterson revisits one of his early films.