Bill L. Norton

Bill L. Norton (born August 13, 1943) is an American film and television director, writer, and producer. Among many projects, he is the writer-director of the films Cisco Pike and More American Graffiti (1979).

Life and career Norton is most notable as a film director, including his first feature film, Cisco Pike in 1971, which he also wrote. He worked as a screenwriter in the 1970s and '80s, writing the scripts for Convoy and Outlaw Blues, among other films.

He also has directed many television series, among them Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Angel, John Doe, Hack, Las Vegas, Law & Order: Criminal Intent, Lincoln Heights and Roswell.

He was married to costume designer Rosanna Norton. He is the son of screenwriter William W. Norton, who was convicted in 1986 of importing arms to Northern Ireland for the IRA and the INLA.

Sometimes, he is credited as B.W.L. Norton, Bill Norton or William Lloyd Norton.

Filmography

Films

Television +

Video game

Law & Order: Criminal Intent (2005, director)