Willie C. Carpenter
View on IMDb ↗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
House
The Wonder Years
New Amsterdam
Godfather of Harlem
Reacher
The Scottish Play
Tales from the Crypt
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Third Watch
Boston LegalFilmography (78)
- 2026
HIS & HERSCoach the Caretaker - 2026
SouvenirOld Kevin / Doomsday - 2026
WoodstockersBarry - 2025
Eugene the MarinePhil - 2024
First ShiftWilly - 2024
Trivia at St. Nick'sGary - 2024
Too Many ChristmasesDavis - 2023
FoundBernie Sayers - 2023
EileenBob - 2022
ReacherMosley - 2021
The Wonder YearsBig Jim - 2021
MonsterJudge - 2021
The Block Island SoundChief Rogers - 2021
40-LoveBooker - 2020
The Scottish PlayDon - 2020
FBI: Most WantedGlanville Tyson - 2019
Godfather of HarlemMarshall Grant / Marley G. - 2019
Ode to JoyLavelle - 2018
New AmsterdamThom - 2017
Brawl in Cell Block 99Lefty - 2017
The DiscoveryHospital Janitor - 2017
Humor MeEllis - 2017
Sweet ParentsGerard - 2016
Collateral BeautyBoard Member - 2016
BullJudge Robinson - 2016
CriticsizedCaptain Pollard - 2015
Unbreakable Kimmy SchmidtNorman - 2014
GothamLeon Winkler - 2014
Madam SecretaryKenneth Foley - 2014
RideDoorman - 2013
RectifyTurner - 2013
Devious MaidsKenneth Miller - 2012
1600 PennGeneral Maurer - 2011
Harry's LawJudge Banks - 2011
Life of LemonLester - 2008
Shark SwarmMayor - 2008
TakeAging Man - 2007
Bleeding RoseEbony's Father - 2006
The UnitGeorge Blane - 2004
HouseDel - 2004
Boston LegalWalter Mack - 2003
NCISArthur Gruden - 2003
Las Vegas - 2003
Leprechaun: Back 2 tha HoodFather Jacob - 2001
Earth vs. the SpiderDr. Calloway - 2000FollowersMr. Trayer
- 2000
Gilmore GirlsChief Baker - 1999
Law & Order: Special Victims UnitChaplain - 1999
Third WatchCaptain Whaling - 1999
The InsiderJohn Harris - 1999
The Best ManPastor - 1999
At First SightJack Falk - 1999
The Hunter's MoonHorace - 1997
The PracticeSteven Watson - 1997
Men in BlackPolice Inspector - 1997
The UndergroundThe Hound - 1996
Spin CityNigerian Delegate - 1996
Arli$$Judge - 1995
Nowhere ManRick - 1995
White Man's BurdenMarcus - 1994
Chicago HopeJames - 1994
EllenOfficer Wilson - 1993
Hard TargetElijah Roper - 1993
Full EclipseRon Edmunds - 1993
Dollman vs. Demonic ToysPolice Officer - 1992
Melrose PlaceDetective - 1992
Amityville 1992: It's About TimeDoctor - 1992
Double TroublePolice Captain - 1991
Reasonable DoubtsRobert Maxwell - 1991
Grand CanyonSimon's Friend - 1990
Shannon's DealBrewster Ellis - 1990
Law & OrderPastor Samuel Bryant - 1989
Tales from the CryptMallory - 1989
Family Business"Caper" Cop - 1988
The Wonder YearsMr. Altman - 1988
The ChairAl - 1979
Knots LandingScott - 1978
The WizAunt Em's Party