Biography
William G. Schilling (1939–2019) was an American actor of film and television. Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, he appeared in supporting roles across several decades, including as Chief Henry Benton in the 1986 comedy Ruthless People, Sanford Riggs in In the Line of Fire (1993) and a golfer in Space Jam (1996).
On television, Schilling played Dr. Harold Samuels in the sitcom Head of the Class from 1986 to 1991. His other credits include appearances in series such as Hill Street Blues, Remington Steele and St. Elsewhere, as well as films including Testament (1983) and The Best of Times (1986). He served in the US Air Force during the Vietnam War.
