Movies with Bill Coelius

Bill Coelius is an American character actor who has carved out a distinctive career playing offbeat, memorably quirky roles in independent films and dramas. With an everyman quality and a knack for finding the humanity in even the most eccentric characters, Coelius brings a warm, lived-in naturalism to his performances. Coelius first gained attention for his supporting turn in Ang Lee's 2009 comedy Taking Woodstock, in which he portrayed a lovable, free-spirited Catskills landowner who rents his farm to host the legendary music festival. He followed this up with a leading role in the 2010 indie drama An Invisible Sign, showcasing his ability to anchor a film with a sensitive, understated performance as a lonely math teacher. More recently, Coelius demonstrated his versatility with supporting roles in the historical dramedy Brave New Jersey (2017) and the action-adventure thriller Into the Amazon (2018), cementing his reputation as a character actor who can seamlessly inhabit a wide range of quirky, lived-in personas. What makes Coelius such a distinctive screen presence is his ability to find the quiet, relatable moments within even the most unconventional characters. Whether playing a free-spirited hippie, a lonely intellectual, or a man of action, Coelius brings an everyman quality and a keen emotional intelligence to his roles, making him a valuable and reliable asset in independent and character-driven films.