William Adler is an American actor, producer, and director. He is best known for his roles in films such as The Goonies, American Pie, and The Lost Boys. His career began in 1984 when he appeared in an episode of the television show Punky Brewster. Since then, he has appeared in numerous television shows and films, including The X-Files, ER, Law & Order, and The West Wing.
Adler was born in New York City in 1961. He attended the University of Michigan, where he studied theater and began his acting career. After graduation, he moved to Los Angeles to pursue an acting career. He appeared in a number of plays and television shows, and in 1985 he had a recurring role on the television show The Facts of Life.
Adler continued to appear in television shows and films throughout the 1980s and 1990s. He had a starring role in the film The Goonies and played a supporting role in the cult classic American Pie. He also appeared in a number of television movies, including The Lost Boys and The Princess Diaries.
In the 2000s, Adler began to focus more on producing and directing. He produced the film The Chumscrubber and directed the film The Perfect Game. He has also directed a number of television shows, including Law & Order, ER, and The West Wing.
Adler has won numerous awards for his work, including a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series for his role on Law & Order. He has also been nominated for a number of awards, including a Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in The Goonies.
Adler is currently based in Los Angeles. He continues to act, produce, and direct. He is also a dedicated philanthropist, working with charities such as The Art of Elysium, which provides creative arts programs to children with serious medical conditions.
