William J Corcoran


Biography

Bill Corcoran is a veteran television actor who worked as a director and producer in the latter parts of his lengthy career. His first brush with the film industry came when he was 12 when he was hired as a stunt double for the Canadian TV series "The Forest Rangers." Thus began his career as a young actor; Corcoran worked extensively on television, appearing in the classic sitcom "My Th...

Biography

Bill Corcoran is a veteran television actor who worked as a director and producer in the latter parts of his lengthy career. His first brush with the film industry came when he was 12 when he was hired as a stunt double for the Canadian TV series "The Forest Rangers." Thus began his career as a young actor; Corcoran worked extensively on television, appearing in the classic sitcom "My Three Sons," the spy series "The Man from U.N.C.L.E.," and the madcap superhero show "Batman." Behind the camera, Corcoran began working as an assistant director before debuting as a director on the TV series "Ritter's Cove" in 1980. He continued to work extensively in television throughout the '80s, directing episodes of the teen drama "21 Jump Street," the organized-crime serial "Wiseguy," and the action staple "MacGyver." Returning to his native Canada, Corcoran directed the movie pilot of the primetime soap "Falcon Beach," eventually directing eight episodes of the sexy series.

Filmography

 

Director (Feature Film)

Rise of the Gargoyles (2009)
Director
The Unquiet (2008)
Director
Vipers (2008)
Director
Atomic Twister (2002)
Director
Sealed With a Kiss (2001)
Director
Outlaw Justice (1999)
Director
A Walton Easter (1997)
Director
Too Close to Home (1997)
Director
A Brother's Promise: The Dan Jansen Story (1996)
Director
Portraits of a Killer (1996)
Director
Dancing in the Dark (1995)
Director
A Dream Is a Wish Your Heart Makes: The Annette Funicello Story (1995)
Director
I Know My Son Is Alive (1994)
Director
She Led Two Lives (1994)
Director
Survive the Night (1993)
Director
Shattered Trust (1993)
Director
Improper Channels (1979)
2nd Unit Director (2nd Unit)

Assistant Direction (Feature Film)

Little Italy (2018)
Assistant Director
Made in USA (1987)
Assistant Director
Unnatural Causes (1986)
Assistant Director
Youngblood (1986)
Assistant Director
Martin's Day (1984)
Assistant Director
The Terry Fox Story (1983)
Assistant Director
Hard Feelings (1982)
1st Assistant Director
Ticket to Heaven (1981)
Assistant Director
Improper Channels (1979)
Assistant Director
Torn Between Two Lovers (1979)
Assistant Director

Film Production - Unit (Feature Film)

High Ballin' (1978)
Unit Manager

Location Manager (Feature Film)

The Black Stallion (1979)
Location Manager

Misc. Crew (Feature Film)

The Black Stallion Returns (1983)
Assistant
The Black Stallion Returns (1983)
Other

Director (TV Mini-Series)

Quints (2000)
Director
Mary Higgins Clark's Moonlight Becomes You (1998)
Director
Mary Higgins Clark's Let Me Call You Sweetheart (1997)
Director

Life Events

Bibliography