Bill Cross

Acting

Freshness: Jan 21, 2026

21Total Films

10.0 Highest Rated

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Bill Cross reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 21 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Crime

The majority of Bill Cross's filmography leans towards the Crime 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 38% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Bill Cross remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in In the Heat of the Night: Grow Old Along with Me, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Bill Cross Movies Ranked

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

★10.0

In the Heat of the Night: Grow Old Along with Me (1995) movie poster

★10.0

In the Heat of the Night: Grow Old Along with Me: When a former cop marries a wealthy widow, his ex-girlfriend sees an opportunity for blackmail. But their plan to keep h

In the Heat of the Night: Grow Old Along with Me

1995•Crime

★7.5

★7.5

Hellinger's Law: A flamboyant criminal lawyer named Nick Hellinger takes on the case of a syndicate's accountant (actually a Justice Depa

Hellinger's Law

1981•Drama

★7.0

★7.0

The Last Song: An aspiring singer unwittingly comes into possession of several tapes for which her engineer husband and his partner, in

The Last Song

1980•Thriller

★6.8

★6.8

Near Dark: A farm boy reluctantly becomes a member of the undead when a girl he meets turns out to be part of a band of vampires wh

Near Dark

1987•Horror

★6.7

★6.7

48 Hrs.: A hard-nosed cop reluctantly teams up with a wise-cracking criminal temporarily paroled to him, in order to track down a

48 Hrs.

1982•Crime

Complete Filmography & Success Status

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

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2000	Ed Gein	George Gein	Flop	Similar →
1997	Turbulence	William Harris	Flop	Similar →
1995	Sugartime	Robert Maheu	Average	Similar →
1995	Jack-O	Richard Watson	Flop	Similar →
1995	In the Heat of the Night: Grow Old Along with Me	John Ryan	Super Hit	Similar →
1994	Blue Chips	Freddie	Average	Similar →
1993	The Positively True Adventures of the Alleged Texas Cheerleader-Murdering Mom	Plant Manager	Average	Similar →
1991	Murder in High Places	Mowbray	Flop	Similar →
1989	Three Fugitives	Guard at Prison	Hit	Similar →
1987	Near Dark	Sheriff Eakers	Hit	Similar →
1986	The Whoopee Boys	Bartender	Flop	Similar →
1986	Down and Out in Beverly Hills	Helicopter Pilot	Average	Similar →
1985	Stark	Walter Reinhardt	Flop	Similar →
1982	48 Hrs.	First Cop	Hit	Similar →
1982	Partners	Cop	Flop	Similar →
1982	I Ought to Be in Pictures	Truck Driver	Hit	Similar →
1981	Hellinger's Law	Leo	Super Hit	Similar →
1980	The Last Song	Emmett Gardner	Hit	Similar →
1978	Happily Ever After	Second Workman	Flop	Similar →
1978	Who'll Stop the Rain	Radio Operator	Hit	Similar →
1977	Checkered Flag or Crash	Angel	Flop	Similar →

Bill Cross - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Bill Cross?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Bill Cross is "In the Heat of the Night: Grow Old Along with Me" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Bill Cross acted in?

Bill Cross has been featured in at least 21 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Bill Cross?

Other notable films include "Hellinger's Law", "The Last Song", and "Near Dark".