Billy Halop
ActingAbout Billy Halop
William Halop (February 11, 1920 – November 9, 1976) was an American actor.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Billy Halop reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 40 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Billy Halop's filmography leans towards the Drama 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 15% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Billy Halop remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Angels with Dirty Faces, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Billy Halop Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Billy Halop's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Billy Halop.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Classic Comedy Teams | The East Side Kids (archive footage) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1974 | The Phantom of Hollywood | Studio Engineer | Flop | Similar → |
| 1966 | Mister Buddwing | 2nd Cab Driver | Average | Similar → |
| 1964 | A Global Affair | Cab Driver | Flop | Similar → |
| 1963 | The Wheeler Dealers | Subpoena Server (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1963 | For Love or Money | Elevator Operator | Average | Similar → |
| 1963 | The Courtship of Eddie's Father | Milkman (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1962 | Boys' Night Out | Elevator Operator (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | Air Strike | Orville Swanson | Flop | Similar → |
| 1949 | Too Late for Tears | Boat Attendant (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | Challenge of the Range | Reb Matson | Flop | Similar → |
| 1947 | Dangerous Years | Danny Jones | Average | Similar → |
| 1946 | Gas House Kids | Tony Albertini | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | Mug Town | Tommy Davis | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Junior Army | James 'Jimmie' Fletcher | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | Dead End Kids Go To War | "Ace"Holden | Flop | Similar → |
| 1942 | Junior G-Men of the Air | Ace Holden | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | Tough as They Come | Tommy Clark | Flop | Similar → |
| 1941 | Blues in the Night | Pippi | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | Sea Raiders | Billy Adams | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | Mob Town | Tom Barker | Flop | Similar → |
| 1941 | Hit the Road | Tom | Flop | Similar → |
| 1941 | Sky Raiders | Tim Bryant | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | Give Us Wings | Tom | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | Junior G-Men | Billy Barton | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | Dead End Kids vs. Spies, Inc. | Billy Barton | Flop | Similar → |
| 1940 | You're Not So Tough | Tommy Abraham Lincoln | Flop | Similar → |
| 1940 | Tom Brown's School Days | Flashman | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | On Dress Parade | Cadet Maj. Rollins | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Call a Messenger | Jimmy Hogan | Flop | Similar → |
| 1939 | Dust Be My Destiny | Hank Glenn | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | Angels Wash Their Faces | William "Billy" Shafter | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | Hell's Kitchen | Tony Marco | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | You Can't Get Away with Murder | John 'Johnny' Stone | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | They Made Me a Criminal | Tommy | Average | Similar → |
| 1938 | Swingtime in the Movies | Crime School Kid (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1938 | Angels with Dirty Faces | Soapy | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Little Tough Guy | Johnny Boylan | Average | Similar → |
| 1938 | Crime School | Frank 'Frankie' Warren | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | Dead End | Tommy | Hit | Similar → |
Billy Halop - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Billy Halop?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Billy Halop is "Angels with Dirty Faces" with a rating of 7.5/10.
How many movies has Billy Halop acted in?
Billy Halop has been featured in at least 40 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Billy Halop?
Other notable films include "Tom Brown's School Days", "Dead End", and "Mug Town".