- William Moses plays club owner and acting coach David Graysmark in the new MGM television series FAME L.A. Now beginning his eighteenth year as a professional actor, Bill has appeared in over ten feature films, 35 television movies and a variety of television series. Although Bill has found success in the rough-and-tumble world of Hollywood, he can still identify with his character David Graysmark, describing him as "an artist deeply committed to the craft of acting." Bill continues, "Empowerment is a huge issue for every actor, because you're waiting for someone to say 'you're what we need.' Although David is not succeeding commercially as an actor, he empowers himself by running the club (Who's Who) and teaching young actors with great passion and a deep sense of integrity."
Bill recently completed a starring role in THE SECOND WIFE, the latest film from acclaimed director Michael Steinberg (THE WATER DANCE, BODIES, REST & MOTION), and co-starred in Warner Bros.' TRIAL BY JURY. Bill also starred in the award-winning independent feature FUN and the sleeper hit MYSTIC PIZZA, in which he carved out a highly sympathetic portrayal of a married man who has an affair with his child's babysitter.
On television, he most recently appeared in such movies as TO LOVE, HONOR AND DECEIVE and SHE WOKE UP PREGNANT, both for ABC, and in THE HAUNTING OF SEA CLIFF INN, one of the highest-rated movies ever on USA Network. Bill was seen for two seasons on MELROSE PLACE and had a recurring role as Cynthia Stevenson's ex-husband on the NBC comedy HOPE & GLORIA.
- He appeared in twenty-five PERRY MASON movies for NBC and starred for six years on the hit CBS series FALCON CREST.
Bill is excited about working with FAME L.A .'s many newcomers. "More often than not, I've been the young buck on a show. To be the elder statesman with younger actors is exhilarating. I hope I can be as helpful to the cast as the actors I worked with were to me when I started." He adds that "this is a truthful show... we're exploring the struggle and showing that fame is really just a by-product of commitment and devotion to acting."
"Fame is an illusion." he adds. "Some people have harnessed it to become great performers, and others -- devoted only to the glamour -- have imploded. Longevity requires a commitment to developing your talent."