William Wisher

Writing • 19 Credits

Biography

William Howard Peter Wisher Jr. (May 23, 1955 – July 14, 2026) was an American screenwriter, known for his work with long-time friend James Cameron on The Terminator and Terminator 2: Judgment Day.

✍️ Written & Story Credits (6)

Screenplay, Novel & Story
Terminator 2: Judgment Day

Terminator 2: Judgment Day

1991 ⭐ 4.1
Writer
Judge Dredd

Judge Dredd

1995 ⭐ 2.9
Story
The 13th Warrior

The 13th Warrior

1999 ⭐ 3.4
Screenplay
Exorcist: The Beginning

Exorcist: The Beginning

2004 ⭐ 2.7
Story
I.T.

I.T.

2016 ⭐ 2.7
Screenplay
Dominion: Prequel to The Exorcist

Dominion: Prequel to The Exorcist

2005 ⭐ 2.6
Writer

🎭 Acting Roles (8)

Ranked by Prestige & Popularity
The Terminator

The Terminator

1984 ⭐ 3.8
as Policeman
Terminator 2: Judgment Day

Terminator 2: Judgment Day

1991 ⭐ 4.1
as Galleria Photographer / Cop (uncredited)
The Abyss

The Abyss

1989 ⭐ 3.7
as Bill Tyler
Xenogenesis

Xenogenesis

1978 ⭐ 2.5
as Raj
Expedition: Bismarck

Expedition: Bismarck

2002 ⭐ 3.6
as Self
T2: Reprogramming The Terminator

T2: Reprogramming The Terminator

2017 ⭐ 3.7
as Self
Other Voices: Creating 'The Terminator'

Other Voices: Creating 'The Terminator'

2001 ⭐ 3.0
as Self
Martini Ranch: Reach

Martini Ranch: Reach

1988 ⭐ 1.8
as William Wisher