Billy Fay

Acting

Freshness: Jan 21, 2026

50Total Films

8.0 Highest Rated

Born: Jul 6, 1872

Birth Place: Boston, Massachusetts, USA

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Billy Fay reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Comedy

The majority of Billy Fay'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 6% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Billy Fay remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Pistols for Breakfast, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Billy Fay Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Billy Fay's career based on audience ratings.

★8.0

Pistols for Breakfast (1919) movie poster

★8.0

Pistols for Breakfast: A young man goes out to eat breakfast with his friend. As a restaurant "regular" with a pistol threatens to eat everyone

Pistols for Breakfast

1919•Western

★6.9

★6.9

Bashful: In order to claim his inheritance, our hero must first produce a wife and family.

Bashful

1917•Comedy

★6.8

★6.8

Hey There: In this early short Harold Lloyd sneaks into a movie studio in order to locate an attractive young lady he's just met at

Hey There

1918•Comedy

★6.0

★6.0

Take a Chance: It's a classic boy-meets-girl story, boy-loses-girl, boy gets mistaken for an escaped convict and ruthlessly chased by a

Take a Chance

1918•Comedy

★5.9

★5.9

Billy Blazes, Esq.: Billy Blazes confronts Crooked Charley, who has been ruling the town of Peaceful Vale through fear and violence.

Billy Blazes, Esq.

1919•Comedy

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Billy Fay.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1937	The Big Courtship	-	Flop	Similar →
1923	One Cylinder Love	The Society Girl's Husband	Flop	Similar →
1919	Billy Blazes, Esq.	(Uncredited)	Average	Similar →
1919	Off the Trolley	-	Average	Similar →
1919	Pistols for Breakfast	-	Super Hit	Similar →
1919	Young Mr. Jazz	(uncredited)	Average	Similar →
1919	Next Aisle Over	(uncredited)	Flop	Similar →
1919	Look Out Below	-	Flop	Similar →
1919	Wanted - $5,000	-	Flop	Similar →
1918	She Loves Me Not	-	Flop	Similar →
1918	Take a Chance	-	Average	Similar →
1918	The City Slicker	-	Flop	Similar →
1918	Fireman Save My Child	(as B. Fay)	Average	Similar →
1918	The Non-Stop Kid	Prof. Fay	Flop	Similar →
1918	Hey There	-	Hit	Similar →
1918	It's a Wild Life	-	Flop	Similar →
1918	Pipe the Whiskers	(as William Fay)	Flop	Similar →
1918	Here Come the Girls	-	Flop	Similar →
1918	Look Pleasant, Please	(uncredited)	Flop	Similar →
1918	A Gasoline Wedding	The Minister	Flop	Similar →
1917	Step Lively	-	Flop	Similar →
1917	Bashful	-	Hit	Similar →
1917	We Never Sleep	-	Flop	Similar →
1917	All Aboard	-	Flop	Similar →
1917	Clubs Are Trump	-	Flop	Similar →
1917	The Flirt	-	Flop	Similar →
1917	Love, Laughs and Lather	-	Flop	Similar →
1917	Rainbow Island	-	Flop	Similar →
1917	From Laramie to London	-	Flop	Similar →
1917	Birds of a Feather	-	Flop	Similar →
1917	By the Sad Sea Waves	-	Average	Similar →
1917	Pinched	-	Flop	Similar →
1917	Lonesome Luke Loses Patients	-	Flop	Similar →
1917	Over the Fence	(uncredited)	Average	Similar →
1917	Lonesome Luke, Messenger	-	Flop	Similar →
1916	Luke Locates the Loot	-	Flop	Similar →
1916	Luke's Fireworks Fizzle	-	Flop	Similar →
1916	Luke, Rank Impersonator	-	Flop	Similar →
1916	Luke's Movie Muddle	-	Flop	Similar →
1916	Luke, Patient Provider	-	Flop	Similar →
1916	Luke and the Bang-Tails	-	Flop	Similar →
1916	Luke's Speedy Club Life	-	Flop	Similar →
1916	Luke and the Mermaids	-	Flop	Similar →
1916	Luke Joins the Navy	-	Flop	Similar →
1916	Luke Does the Midway	-	Flop	Similar →
1916	Luke's Lost Lamb	-	Flop	Similar →
1916	Luke, Crystal Gazer	-	Flop	Similar →
1916	Luke Rides Roughshod	-	Flop	Similar →
1916	Luke's Late Lunchers	-	Flop	Similar →
1916	Luke and the Bomb Throwers	Fat Terrorist (uncredited)	Flop	Similar →

Billy Fay - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Billy Fay?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Billy Fay is "Pistols for Breakfast" with a rating of 8.0/10.

How many movies has Billy Fay acted in?

Billy Fay has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Billy Fay?

Other notable films include "Bashful", "Hey There", and "Take a Chance".