Alister Williamson

Acting

Freshness: Jan 24, 2026

18Total Films

7.7 Highest Rated

Born: Jun 17, 1918

Birth Place: Sydney, Australia

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Alister Williamson reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 18 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Horror

The majority of Alister Williamson's filmography leans towards the Horror genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 44% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Alister Williamson remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in On the Beat, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Alister Williamson Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Alister Williamson's career based on audience ratings.

★7.7

★7.7

On the Beat: Norman Pitkin wants to be a policeman like his father was, but he fails the height test (amongst others). One day he get

On the Beat

1962•Comedy

★7.0

Saturday Night and Sunday Morning (1960) movie poster

★7.0

Saturday Night and Sunday Morning: A 22-year-old factory worker lets loose on the weekends: drinking, brawling, and dating two women, one of whom is older

Saturday Night and Sunday Morning

1960•Drama

★6.9

The Abominable Dr. Phibes (1971) movie poster

★6.9

The Abominable Dr. Phibes: After a team of surgeons botches his beloved wife's operation, the distraught Dr. Phibes unleashes a score of Old-Testam

The Abominable Dr. Phibes

1971•Horror

★6.9

★6.9

Battle of Britain: In 1940, the Royal Air Force fights a desperate battle against the might of the Luftwaffe for control of the skies over

Battle of Britain

1969•War

★6.7

★6.7

The Sundowners: In the Australian Outback, the Carmody family--Paddy, Ida, and their teenage son Sean--are sheep drovers, always on the

The Sundowners

1960•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Alister Williamson.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1982	The Boxwallah	Angus	Flop	Similar →
1975	Night Is the Time for Killing	Barkly	Average	Similar →
1974	Barry McKenzie Holds His Own	-	Flop	Similar →
1971	The Abominable Dr. Phibes	1st Policeman	Hit	Similar →
1969	Battle of Britain	Air Raid Warden (uncredited)	Hit	Similar →
1969	The Oblong Box	Sir Edward Markham	Average	Similar →
1965	The Coming Out Party	Inpsector Brisby	Flop	Similar →
1965	The Lift	Maxwell	Flop	Similar →
1964	The Gorgon	Janus Cass	Average	Similar →
1964	The Evil of Frankenstein	Landlord (uncredited)	Average	Similar →
1964	Man in the Middle	-	Hit	Similar →
1964	Crooks in Cloisters	Superintendent Mungo	Flop	Similar →
1962	On the Beat	Detective (uncredited)	Super Hit	Similar →
1962	The Brain	Inspector Pike	Average	Similar →
1961	The Curse of the Werewolf	Policeman (uncredited)	Hit	Similar →
1960	The Sundowners	Shearer (uncredited)	Hit	Similar →
1960	Saturday Night and Sunday Morning	Policeman	Hit	Similar →
1960	Hell Is a City	Sam	Hit	Similar →

Alister Williamson - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Alister Williamson?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Alister Williamson is "On the Beat" with a rating of 7.7/10.

How many movies has Alister Williamson acted in?

Alister Williamson has been featured in at least 18 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Alister Williamson?

Other notable films include "Saturday Night and Sunday Morning", "The Abominable Dr. Phibes", and "Battle of Britain".