Person
Willie C. Carpenter
Acting
Biography
Willie C. Carpenter is a veteran American character actor best known for his extensive work across television, film, and theater. He has built a prolific career spanning several decades, frequently portraying authoritative figures like judges, doctors, military personnel, and government officials.
Known for
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Chaplain
Law & Order
Pastor Samuel Bryant
NCIS
Arthur Gruden
House
Del
Reacher
Mosley
Gilmore Girls
Chief Baker
Gotham
Leon Winkler
Boston Legal
Walter Mack
Third Watch
Captain Whaling
Madam Secretary
Kenneth Foley
Filmography
- 2026SouvenirOld Kevin / Doomsday
- 2026WoodstockersBarry
- 2026HIS & HERSCoach the Caretaker
- 2025Eugene the MarinePhil
- 2024Too Many ChristmasesDavis
- 2024Trivia at St. Nick'sGary
- 2024First ShiftWilly
- 2023EileenBob
- 2023FoundBernie Sayers
- 2022ReacherMosley
- 202140-LoveBooker
- 2021The Wonder YearsBig Jim
- 2021MonsterJudge
- 2021The Block Island SoundChief Rogers
- 2020The Scottish PlayDon
- 2020FBI: Most WantedGlanville Tyson
- 2019Godfather of HarlemMarshall Grant / Marley G.
- 2019Ode to JoyLavelle
- 2018New AmsterdamThom
- 2017Brawl in Cell Block 99Lefty
- 2017Humor MeEllis
- 2017Sweet ParentsGerard
- 2017The DiscoveryHospital Janitor
- 2016Collateral BeautyBoard Member
- 2016CriticsizedCaptain Pollard
- 2016BullJudge Robinson
- 2015Unbreakable Kimmy SchmidtNorman
- 2014RideDoorman
- 2014GothamLeon Winkler
- 2014Madam SecretaryKenneth Foley
- 2013Devious MaidsKenneth Miller
- 2013RectifyTurner
- 20121600 PennGeneral Maurer
- 2011Life of LemonLester
- 2011Harry's LawJudge Banks
- 2008TakeAging Man
- 2008Shark SwarmMayor
- 2007Bleeding RoseEbony's Father
- 2006The UnitGeorge Blane
- 2004HouseDel
- 2004Boston LegalWalter Mack
- 2003Leprechaun: Back 2 tha HoodFather Jacob
- 2003NCISArthur Gruden
- 2003Las Vegas
- 2001Earth vs. the SpiderDr. Calloway
- 2000FollowersMr. Trayer
- 2000Gilmore GirlsChief Baker
- 1999The InsiderJohn Harris
- 1999The Best ManPastor
- 1999The Hunter's MoonHorace
- 1999Third WatchCaptain Whaling
- 1999Law & Order: Special Victims UnitChaplain
- 1999At First SightJack Falk
- 1997The UndergroundThe Hound
- 1997Men in BlackPolice Inspector
- 1997The PracticeSteven Watson
- 1996Spin CityNigerian Delegate
- 1996Arli$$Judge
- 1995White Man's BurdenMarcus
- 1995Nowhere ManRick
- 1994Chicago HopeJames
- 1994EllenOfficer Wilson
- 1993Full EclipseRon Edmunds
- 1993Dollman vs. Demonic ToysPolice Officer
- 1993Hard TargetElijah Roper
- 1992Amityville 1992: It's About TimeDoctor
- 1992Melrose PlaceDetective
- 1992Double TroublePolice Captain
- 1991Grand CanyonSimon's Friend
- 1991Reasonable DoubtsRobert Maxwell
- 1990Law & OrderPastor Samuel Bryant
- 1990Shannon's DealBrewster Ellis
- 1989Family Business"Caper" Cop
- 1989Tales from the CryptMallory
- 1988The ChairAl
- 1988The Wonder YearsMr. Altman
- 1979Knots LandingScott
- 1978The WizAunt Em's Party
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