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Wlliam Vail (born November 30, 1950) is an American set decorator and actorbest known for his role as "Kirk" in the 1974 American horror classic The Texas Chain Saw Massacre. Vail was born in San Antonio, Texas. He began his film career in 1974, when he played the character of "Kirk" in the Texas Chainsaw Massacre. He then starred in three more films titled Poltergeist (1982), Mausoleum (1983), and Glitch! (1988). He then decided to switch as a Set Decorator in the film, A Cry for Help: The Tracey Thurman Story (1989). He continues to work as a Set Decorator, and has recently helped with the TV Movie, The Craigslist Killer (2011).
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Who is William Vail?+
William Vail is an American actor and professional set decorator, widely recognized for his role as Kirk in the influential 1974 horror film The Texas Chain Saw Massacre.
What is William Vail known for?+
He is known for his onscreen appearance in The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974) and Poltergeist (1982), alongside his extensive behind-the-scenes career in set decoration for television and independent films.
Does William Vail still work in film?+
Yes, he transitioned from acting into set decoration and continues to work in production design and art direction roles. Explore his full career credits on Mood.
