Bill Moseley
William "Bill" Moseley, born on November 11, 1951, is an accomplished American actor and musician renowned for his roles in a variety of cult classic horror films. He gained significant recognition for his portrayal of Chop Top in the iconic "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2," and has since appeared in notable titles such as "House of 1000 Corpses," "The Devil's Rejects," and "Repo! The Genetic Opera." Beyond his acting career, Moseley has collaborated musically with guitarist Buckethead in the band Cornbugs, further showcasing his diverse talents.
Raised in Barrington Hills, Illinois, Moseley was born in Stamford, Connecticut, to Virginia Gillette, a journalist, and S. D. Moseley, a distinguished member of Yale Corporation and captain of the 1942 Yale football team. His family's legacy includes his grandfather, George Moseley, who was also an All-American football player at Yale. Bill pursued higher education at Yale University, where he further honed his skills.
Before making a name for himself in the film industry, Moseley worked as a journalist, contributing to publications such as Omni, National Lampoon, and Psychology Today. His multifaceted career has left a lasting impact on both the film and music industries, earning him a dedicated fan base and a place in the annals of horror cinema.
Filmography
The Devil's Disciples
Pink Cadillac
The History of Metal and Horror
Hayride to Hell
Night of the Living Dead (1990)
Hangover in Death Valley
Smoke and Mirrors: The Story of Tom Savini
Silent Night, Deadly Night 3: Better Watch Out!
Rogue River
Old 37
Dead by Midnight (Y2Kill)
House of the Witchdoctor
The Devil's Tomb
Texas Chainsaw 3D
The First Power
Death House
2001 Maniacs: Field of Screams
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2
Alleluia! The Devil's Carnival
Arlo: The Burping Pig
Alcoholist
House (2008)
Night Talkers
Repo! The Genetic Opera
Boar
I Am Fear
The Alphabet Killer
Natty Knocks
The Convent
White Fang (1991)
Sin Eater
The Graves
The Horde (2016)
They Turned Us into Killers