William Devane was never in the military in real life. However, he is well known to portray military roles in many films such as Irish Whiskey, Rolling Thunder, and Lady in Waiting.

What happened to William Devane hand?

Devane was attacked and lost his right hand, in the film Rolling Thunder, which makes him wear a prosthetic in the movie. In real life, Devane can use both hands properly.

William Devane Career

William Devane has had a successful career in film, television, and theater.

He appeared in many films such as In the Country, The Pursuit of Happiness, McCabe & Mrs. Miller, The Missiles of October, Marathon Man, Family Plot, Rolling Thunder, Testament, Payback, Hollow Point, The Dark Knight Rises, Interstellar, and The Professor.

On television, Devane appeared in The Man from U.N.C.L.E, The Bold Ones: The Lawyers, Knots Landing, Stargate SG-1, 24, The West Wing, Jesse Stone, Revenge, The Grinder, and For the People.

In theater, Devane played in The Watering Place, The Kennedy’s Children, The Physicists, Our Town, Love Letters, and The Loman Family Picnic.

Throughout his career, Devane has received award recognitions for his performances, including Soap Opera Digest Awards, a Saturn Award nomination, and a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.