What is Bill Geisslinger’s Career and Family Life About?
Bill Geisslinger is an actor known for her role on Crash Landing: The Rescue of Flight 232, American Playhouse, and News Radio. He works with the Oregon Shakespeare Festivals as an actor. Bill is also known as the ex-husband of actress Annette O’Toole. He attributes his journey from humble beginnings to becoming a recognizable face in Hollywood to family, dedication, and passion. His acting career began with roles in theatre and he has grown to TV movies, shows, and guest roles.
Bill Geisslinger’s Family Life and Daughters
William Mark Geisslinger was born on 7 February 1951 in West New York, New Jersey. In 1972, he married Shirley Ann Tozzi and divorced in 1982. He married Annette O’Toole in 1983 and had two daughters: Nell Geisslinger and Anna Geisslinger. Unfortunately, the marriage ended in divorce in 1993. His commitment to giving back to society is through charitable organizations and participation in events that promote mentorship, education, and arts. Bill has been a good role model to his daughters who followed in his footsteps and ventured into the entertainment industry making a name for themselves.
Anna Geisslinger is an art director and prop stylist based in Los Angeles. She is best known for her roles in Lost Child, Broken Promise, and American Drift. As a set director, her work is seen in the short film Evie and Crappy Birthday. She is the production designer behind the film, The Mermaid Prince for El Presidente Emperor Warlord and Jimbo, Clowns usually Juggle.
Nell Geisslinger is an actress who produced the television series Food: Fact or Fiction from 2017 to 2019 for 45 episodes. She ventured into acting and her skills and versatility have given her opportunities to work with other stars and creatives. From 1992 to 2022, she had roles in films such as:
- Abby & Jack
- The Ride Home
- Shock Docs
- Keeping the Promise
- Tales from the Explorers Club
- The Little Thief
Her recent role was in one episode of the TV series On Call as Tina, released in 2025. She accompanies her mother and stepfather for musical shows as a backup vocal and plays the piano and guitar.
Annette O’Toole Biography and Career Details
Annette O’Toole was born on April 1 1952 in Houston Texas, USA. She is an actress, and writer and works in the music department. She began her singing and dancing lessons as a toddler and her first professional dance was on The Danny Kaye Show. Annette ventured into acting and over the years, she has played a role in over 40 series and TV movies, winning awards and Emmy nominations.
Annette is a regular guest on the Netflix series Virgin River, which is continuing to the fifth season. She married Bill Geisslinger in 1983 and after two daughters, they divorced. She remarried in 1999 to actor, director, and writer, Michael McKean, and the couple has two sons: Fletcher James and Colin McKean. Annette and her daughter Nell were among the Big Bottom dancers for Spinal Tap and Tenacious D at the House of Blue in Los Angeles in 2000.
