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William Ragsdale
A former teen horror heartthrob turned reclusive artist, Robert William Ragsdale must confront his past fame and fractured identity when a documentary crew uncovers the truth behind his mysterious disappearance from Hollywood.
In short · Acting since 1985, 5 decades active, 26 credits.
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Robert William Ragsdale is an American actor known for his role as Charley Brewster in the cult horror-comedy film *Fright Night* (1985) and its sequel *Fright Night Part 2* (1988). He also appeared as Herman Brooks on the television series *Herman's Head*, which ran from 1991 to 1994.
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25 credits
Re-Election(2025)
Noa's Father
Film
Renfield(2023)
Older Priest
Film
Knock at the Cabin(2023)
Eric's Father
Film
Broken City(2013)
Mr. Davies
Film
Thunderstruck(2012)
Joe Newall
Film
LA Blues(2007)
Paul Cooper
Film
The Reaping(2007)
Sheriff Cade
Film
For One Night(2006)
Earl Randall
Film
The Last Time(2006)
Rogers
Film
Big Momma's House 2(2006)
Bob
Film
Romy and Michele: In the Beginning(2005)
Kevin
Film
CSI: Miami(2002)
Kenneth McGuire (1 Episode)
TV
Grosse Pointe(2000)
Rob Fields
TV
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation(2000)
Dr. Bill Ryan (1 Episode)
TVStarship Regulars(1999)
Tycho
TV
Brother's Keeper(1998)
Porter Waide
TV
Just a Little Harmless Sex(1998)
Brent
Film
Favorite Deadly Sins(1995)
Todd Farrit (segment: Greed)
Film
Frankenstein: The College Years(1991)
Mark Chrisman
Film
Herman's Head(1991)
Herman Brooks
TV
Mannequin Two: On the Move(1991)
Jason Williamson / Prince William
Film
Mannequin: On the Move(1991)
Prince William
Film
Fright Night Part 2(1988)
Charley Brewster
Film
Fright Night(1985)
Charley Brewster
Film
Smooth Talk(1985)
Jeff
Film
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