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- In real life, William Fichtner — who you might recognize from movies like The Perfect Storm, Black Hawk Down and The Dark Knight — does not use a wheelchair to get around.
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Apr 27, 2020 · These days, William Fichtner is not alone when it comes to playing a character in a wheelchair. Superstore's Garrett is also played by able-bodied actor Colton Dunn and the actress who portrays Delilah in NCIS doesn't use a wheelchair either.
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A prolific character actor in film, Fichtner is recognized for memorable performances in Contact (1997), Armageddon (1998), Go (1999), The Perfect Storm (2000), Black Hawk Down (2001), Crash (2004) and The Longest Yard. In 2005, Fichtner starred as Sheriff Tom Underlay in Invasion.
YearTitleRole1994Stage Manager1995William Wallace1995Rachel's Father1995Officer Dwayne EngelmanOct 8, 2023 · Discover 13 intriguing facts about the talented actor William Fichtner, from his early career beginnings to his memorable on-screen performances.
Nov 8, 2019 · Viewers may recall that the character ended up in a wheelchair after snowboarding off a cliff while on the job. This all took place before he met Bonnie. Source: CBS. Casting William — who doesn’t use a wheelchair in real life — as Adam incited online protests from people both inside and outside the disabled community.
- Allison Cacich
Some fans speculated that his wheelchair use might be a plot device rather than an accurate reflection of his character's abilities. To address this, it's essential to consider the intentions of the show's creators and the broader implications of disability portrayal in media.
William Fichtner as Adam Janikowski (recurring, season 3; main, seasons 4–8): [18] Bonnie's later love interest and eventual husband, an ex-stuntman who now uses a wheelchair. He and Bonnie met over the phone after Adam called her several times, though hers was a wrong number given to him by a woman he'd met in a bar.
I have reduced mobility (I use a cane), and have a few friends in wheelchairs (most only part-time, for fibromyalgia, etc..., one full - time), so I'm torn about casting an actor who doesn't need a chair. On one hand, the writers and Fichtner do an excellent job with Adam, as a character.
