William Newman: William Newman. Actor: Mrs. Doubtfire. William Newman made his film debut in the Stuart Rosenberg film Brubaker (1980), starring Robert Redford, and followed this up with The Postman Always Rings Twice (1981) opposite Jack Nicholson and Jessica Lange. Acting roles continued through out the 1980s with roles in the Stephen King horror film Silver Bullet (1985) alongside Gary Busey and Corey Haim, the drama The Mosquito Coast (1986) with Harrison Ford...
Known For: Mrs. Doubtfire (Mr. Sprinkles), For Love of the Game (Fitch), Leprechaun (Sheriff Cronin), The Serpent and the Rainbow (French Missionary Doctor)