William Lee Scott: Actor, Bullethead of The Steve Harvey Show
William Lee Scott is an American film and television actor. He is best known for playing the high school student Stanley “Bullethead” Kuznocki on the WB sitcom The Steve Harvey Show. His films include October Sky (1999), Pearl Harbor (2001) and The Butterfly Effect (2004). His most recent verified credit is the thriller Stoker Hills (2020).
Viewers who grew up with The Steve Harvey Show still remember Bullethead, and that keeps William Lee Scott’s name in searches today. Around the same time, he built a film career in big studio releases and smaller independent dramas.
William Lee Scott profile
| Born | July 6, 1973, Hudson, New York, U.S. |
|---|---|
| Age | 53 (as of November 2026) |
| Occupation | Television and film actor |
| Years active | 1996 onward (latest verified credit: 2020) |
| Known for | The Steve Harvey Show (1996–2002), October Sky (1999), Pearl Harbor (2001), The Butterfly Effect (2004) |
| Profiles | Wikipedia · IMDb |
How did William Lee Scott get started?
William Lee Scott was working as a waiter in New York City when he was discovered and encouraged to try acting. He then signed with an agent and trained with an acting coach.
His first big break was a regular role on The Steve Harvey Show, which began airing in 1996. While he was on the sitcom, he also took guest roles in 1997 on two ABC dramas, Gun and Cracker.
That same year he played Hank Jackson in the TV movie Oprah Winfrey Presents: Before Women Had Wings. He also played Young Anton in the science fiction film Gattaca (1997).
What is William Lee Scott best known for?
William Lee Scott is best known as Bullethead, the dim-witted student he played on The Steve Harvey Show. The sitcom ran for six seasons.
His film work in this period showed he could play more than one type. He played the reckless but sincere Randy in The Opposite of Sex (1998) and Roy Lee Cooke in October Sky (1999).
In 2000 he played the violent Will in Black and White and appeared in Gone in 60 Seconds. He went on to appear in Pearl Harbor (2001) and Identity (2003). In 2004 he played Tommy Miller in The Butterfly Effect and Ty Cobb in the TV movie The Winning Season.
What is William Lee Scott doing now?
William Lee Scott’s latest verified screen role is Detective Bill Stafford in Stoker Hills (2020). In the years before that, he played Moody in the Western remake The Magnificent Seven (2016) and Artie Stock in The Brawler (2019).
His other later independent films include The Go-Getter (2007), Farm House (2008), Nine Dead (2010) and Burning Blue (2014), in which he played Charlie Trumbo. He also appeared in Let Me Make You a Martyr (2016). No newer project has been announced as of November 2026.
Selected films and series featuring William Lee Scott
| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Stoker Hills | Detective Bill Stafford | Film |
| 2019 | The Brawler | Artie Stock | Film |
| 2016 | The Magnificent Seven | Moody | Film |
| 2014 | Burning Blue | Charlie Trumbo | Film |
| 2010 | Nine Dead | Jackson | Film |
| 2010 | Madso’s War | Lep Quinn | TV movie |
| 2008 | Farm House | Chad | Film |
| 2004 | The Butterfly Effect | Tommy Miller | Film |
| 2003 | Identity | — | Film |
| 2001 | Pearl Harbor | — | Film |
| 2000 | Gone in 60 Seconds | — | Film |
| 1999 | October Sky | Roy Lee Cooke | Film |
| 1998 | The Opposite of Sex | Randy | Film |
| 1997 | Gattaca | Young Anton | Film |
| 1996–2002 | The Steve Harvey Show | Stanley “Bullethead” Kuznocki | TV series |
FAQ
– Where is William Lee Scott now?
William Lee Scott’s most recent verified screen credit is Stoker Hills (2020), in which he played Detective Bill Stafford. No newer role has been announced as of November 2026.
– What is William Lee Scott known for?
William Lee Scott is best known for playing Stanley “Bullethead” Kuznocki on The Steve Harvey Show. He also appeared in October Sky (1999), Pearl Harbor (2001) and The Butterfly Effect (2004).
– How old is William Lee Scott?
William Lee Scott was born on July 6, 1973. He is 53 years old (as of November 2026).
– Where was William Lee Scott born?
William Lee Scott was born in Hudson, New York. He was discovered while working as a waiter in New York City.
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