William Wisher
Writing · Writer · Executive Producer · Story
Born May 23, 1955 · California, USA
Active 1978–2026
William Howard Peter Wisher Jr. (May 23, 1955 – July 14, 2026) was an American screenwriter, known for his work with long-time friend James Cameron on The Terminator and Terminator 2: Judgment Day.
Filmography
Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991) — Galleria Photographer / Cop (uncredited) · WriterThe Terminator (1984) — Policeman · Additional DialogueThe Abyss (1989) — Bill TylerLive Free or Die Hard (2007) — Executive ProducerThe 13th Warrior (1999) — ScreenplayJudge Dredd (1995) — Story · ScreenplayExorcist: The Beginning (2004) — StoryI.T. (2016) — Screenplay · Co-Executive ProducerDominion: Prequel to The Exorcist (2005) — WriterDesperado: The Outlaw Wars (1989) — TeleplayXenogenesis (1978) — RajMartini Ranch: Reach (1988) — William Wisher