| Birth Day | February 21, 1953 |
| Birth Place | Evanston, IL |
| Age | 71 YEARS OLD |
| Birth Sign | Pisces |
William Petersen's net worth is projected to reach a substantial $35 million by 2024. Known primarily as a TV actor hailing from Illinois, Petersen has amassed a significant fortune through his successful career in the entertainment industry. He gained widespread recognition for his portrayal of the character Gil Grissom in the popular television series "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation," which ran for 15 seasons. Petersen's talent and dedication have made him a highly sought-after actor, leading to his financial success in the industry.
Actor best known for his role as Dr. Grissom on the television series CSI and for his film roles in To Live and Die in L.A. and Manhunter.
While at Idaho St. University on a football scholarship, he took an acting class which shifted his gears and so he decided to leave college to study as a Shakespearean actor.
He played a Governor in the 2000 thriller The Contender and portrayed Will Graham in the film Manhunter.
His wife, Joanne, left Idaho State University with him to pursue a career in acting.
In 2012, he had a role in Seeking a Friend for the End of the World, which starred Steve Carell.
