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
Chicago Hope
James
Melrose Place
Detective
Gotham
Leon Winkler
FBI: Most Wanted
Glanville Tyson
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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