Bill Irwin
Actor · Writer · Soundtrack
Born April 11, 1950 · Santa Monica, California, USA
Bill Irwin is a versatile performer who has appeared in various film and television roles, including Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, and Sesame Street. He has also worked as a choreographer on Broadway and won an award for his role in Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?.
2
Films reviewed
8.6
Avg. rating
Interstellar
Best-reviewed
2014–2026
Years active
Biography
William Mills Irwin (born April 11, 1950) is an American actor, choreographer, clown, and comedian. He began as a vaudeville-style stage performer and has been noted for his contribution to the renaissance of the American circus during the 1970s. He has made several appearances on film and television. He won a for his role in Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? He also worked as a choreographer on Broadway. He was nominated for the Tony Award for Best Choreography in 1989 for Largely New York. He is also known as Mr. Noodle on the Sesame Street segment Elmo's World, and he appeared in the Sesame Street film short Does Air Move Things? He has regularly appeared as Dr. Peter Lindstrom on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit and had a recurring role as "The Dick & Jane Killer" on CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. From 2017 to 2019, he appeared as Cary Loudermilk on the FX television series Legion.
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On theIReview.com
Films featuring Bill Irwinthat we've reviewed.
★ 8.5The Odyssey
as the on-set performer of Polyphemus, a Cyclops and son of Poseidon.
Christopher Nolan · 2026
RT 95%
★ 8.7Interstellar
as TARS (voice and puppetry) and CASE (puppetry), robots assigned to assist the crew of the Endurance
Christopher Nolan · 2014
RT 73%
Review Highlights
AI-summarized critic and audience reaction, pulled from the Fan & Critic Buzz on their highest-rated films with us.
“The movie "Interstellar" has generated a mixed reaction from critics and audiences. Many praised its visuals, cinematography, and performances, particularly Matthew McConaughey's portrayal of Cooper. Some reviewers also appreciated the film's complex storylines and themes, but criticized its science and plot elements. However, others felt that the film was overly ambitious and relied too heavily on special effects, despite some minor flaws. The movie holds a high rating on IMDb, suggesting widespread critical acclaim, but many viewers did not enjoy it.”
From the Fan & Critic Buzz on Interstellar →
“The public reaction to "The Odyssey" is mixed, with some critics finding it faithful and respectful of Homer's work, while others see it as bloated, self-important, and morally questionable. Many reviewers have praised the film for its technical achievements and cinematic grandeur, but also criticized its pacing and adherence to historical accuracy.”
From the Fan & Critic Buzz on The Odyssey →
Selected Filmography
- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit(1999)TV Series · 16 epsas Dr. Peter Lindstrom
- Law & Order(1990)TV Series · 1 epas Ellison Conway
- CSI: Crime Scene Investigation(2000)TV Series · 9 epsas Nate Haskell
- Saturday Night Live(1975)TV Series · 1 epas The Dancing Man (uncredited)
- Sesame Street(1969)TV Series · 4 epsas Mr. Noodle
- Blue Bloods(2010)TV Series · 2 epsas Cardinal Brennan
- Law & Order: Criminal Intent(2001)TV Series · 1 epas Nate Royce
- Star Trek: Discovery(2017)TV Series · 3 epsas Su'Kal
- Elementary(2012)TV Series · 1 epas Richard Balsille
- The Good Wife(2009)TV Series · 1 epas Fred Medkiff
- This Is Us(2016)TV Series · 1 epas Dr. Spencer
- 3rd Rock from the Sun(1996)TV Series · 1 epas Pickles
- The Cosby Show(1984)TV Series · 1 epas Eddie Bartholomew
- New Amsterdam(2018)TV Series · 3 epsas Calvin Bennett
- Sleepy Hollow(2013)TV Series · 4 epsas Atticus Nevins
- Northern Exposure(1990)TV Series · 2 epsas Enrico Bellati
- The Gilded Age(2022)TV Series · 1 epas Cornelius Eckhard
- Legion(2017)TV Series · 27 epsas Cary Loudermilk
- The Beast in Me(2025)TV Series · 2 epsas James Ingram
- Life on Mars(2008)TV Series · 1 epas Dr. Schwahn