Bill Applebaum - Actor Profile

Bill Applebaum

Acting
Freshness: Jan 23, 2026
11Total Films
8.0 Highest Rated
Born: Feb 4, 1954
Birth Place: Cleveland, Ohio, USA

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Bill Applebaum reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 11 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Comedy

The majority of Bill Applebaum's filmography leans towards the Comedy 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 45% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Bill Applebaum remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Darkness Before Dawn, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Bill Applebaum Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Bill Applebaum's career based on audience ratings.

★8.0
Darkness Before Dawn (1993) movie poster
★8.0

Darkness Before Dawn: An uplifting family drama about the danger of drug addiction, DARKNESS BEFORE DAWN stars Meredith Baxter (TV's FAMILY TI

Darkness Before Dawn

1993•Drama
★7.5
Pretty Woman (1990) movie poster
★7.5

Pretty Woman: While on a business trip in Los Angeles, Edward Lewis, a millionaire entrepreneur who makes a living buying and breaking

Pretty Woman

1990•Romance
★6.9
Dance with Me (1998) movie poster
★6.9

Dance with Me: Young Cuban Rafael just buried his mother, and comes to Houston to meet his father John for the first time. The difficul

Dance with Me

1998•Drama
★6.8
Overboard (1987) movie poster
★6.8

Overboard: Heiress Joanna Stayton hires carpenter Dean Proffitt to build a closet on her yacht—and refuses to pay him for the proje

Overboard

1987•Comedy
★6.8
Frankie and Johnny (1991) movie poster
★6.8

Frankie and Johnny: When Johnny is released from prison following a forgery charge, he quickly lands a job as a short-order cook at a New Yo

Frankie and Johnny

1991•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Bill Applebaum.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2000 Nutty Professor II: The Klumps Boardroom Member Flop Similar →
1998 Dance with Me Don Harrington Hit Similar →
1996 A Very Brady Sequel George Glass's Father Average Similar →
1993 Darkness Before Dawn - Super Hit Similar →
1991 Frankie and Johnny Baby's Godfather Hit Similar →
1990 Don't Tell Her It's Me Man in Bar Average Similar →
1990 Pretty Woman Howard Super Hit Similar →
1990 Heart Condition Dancing Cop Average Similar →
1987 Overboard Coast Guard Cutter: Coast Guard Friend Hit Similar →
1986 Ponce de Leon Son Flop Similar →
1986 Nothing in Common Ted Geller Average Similar →

Bill Applebaum - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Bill Applebaum?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Bill Applebaum is "Darkness Before Dawn" with a rating of 8.0/10.

How many movies has Bill Applebaum acted in?

Bill Applebaum has been featured in at least 11 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Bill Applebaum?

Other notable films include "Pretty Woman", "Dance with Me", and "Overboard".