Soap Opera Digest Awards winner for Outstanding Lead Actor, William Devane is an actor from the United States who has acted in all three formats of acting. He is mainly popular in the world for starring in the role of Greg Sumner on the primetime soap opera Knots Landing.
William Devane's early life
Talented and sedulous William Devane was born as William Joseph Devane on 5th September 1939 in Albany, New York, United States of America to Joseph (Joe) Devane. His father once served as the Governor of New York.
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He is an American and is of Irish, Dutch, and German descent.
William graduated in the year 1962 from the American Academy of Dramatic Arts situated in New York City.
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William Devane's married life Eugenie Devane
In 1961, William got married to Eugenie Devane. It is also said that they had romantic love affairs for several months before getting married.
As a married couple, they have been parents twice. His son Joshua Devane is also a renowned actor.
William and Eugene are still married and there are no rumors of divorce between them.
William Devane's career and net worth
In 1966, William appeared in the Off-Broadway spoof MacBird starring the role of Robert F. Kennedy. The following year, he appeared in his debut movie, In the Country. That year, he also appeared in the television series, N.Y.P.D...
In 1971, he appeared in the movie McCabe & Mrs. Miller, featuring Warren Beatty portraying the role of Clement Samuels, Esq and for this role, he was critically acclaimed.
His breakthrough role came in 1983 when he began playing the role of Greg Sumner on the primetime soap opera Knots Landing, alongside Joan Van Ark and Kevin Dobson.
William Devane's salary and net worth
For his role in From Here to Eternity, he earned a salary of $100,000 per episode. As of 2022, his net worth is said to be around $9 million.
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