THE PERSON BEHIND THE PERFORMANCE
MASSACHUSETTS ROOTS. SCREEN PRESENCE.
Actor. Voice artist. Mentor. An unconventional path to the screen, grounded in lived experience.
ABOUT WILLIAM XIFARAS
A LIFE THAT INFORMS THE WORK.
William Xifaras is a film and television actor raised in New Bedford, Massachusetts, with roots in Boston. His screen work spans drama, action, and comedy, with credits including Defending Jacob, Sound of Metal, The Equalizer, Ted 2, Wheelman, and Absolution.
He began acting in 2005 and developed his craft through film acting classes, improvisation, character development, and scene study. Student films and smaller productions became a starting point for a career in major film and television projects.
His career has brought him into productions across independent film, major studio releases, and television. Along the way, he has worked with directors including Antoine Fuqua, Darius Marder, Seth MacFarlane, and Hans Petter Moland.
BEYOND THE SCREEN
PASSING IT FORWARD.
Mentoring has been part of William’s story alongside acting. He has volunteered his time with young people, speaking about education, setting goals, and the possibility of choosing a different direction.
His existing work includes youth mentoring through Big Brothers Big Sisters, as well as conversations with schools, after-school groups, and programs supporting young people in crisis.
IN HIS OWN WORDS
THE STORY CONTINUES.
Explore conversations about William’s acting journey, the work, and the experiences behind it.
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