Billy Kearns
ActingAbout Billy Kearns
Billy Kearns was born on February 17, 1923 in Seattle, Washington, USA as William R. Kearns. He was an actor, known for Plein soleil (1960), Marathon Man (1976), and Playtime (1967). He died on November 28, 1992 in Château d'Oex, Switzerland.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Billy Kearns reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 42 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Comedy
The majority of Billy Kearns'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 33% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Billy Kearns remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in PlayTime, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Billy Kearns Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Billy Kearns's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Billy Kearns.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | The Man Who Lived at the Ritz | Uncle Gerard | Flop | Similar → |
| 1988 | Beryl Markham: A Shadow on the Sun | Farmer | Flop | Similar → |
| 1985 | Reunion at Fairborough | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1984 | Just the Way You Are | Earl Cooper | Average | Similar → |
| 1982 | Enigma | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1982 | Qu'est-ce qui fait craquer les filles... | Customer with cigar | Flop | Similar → |
| 1980 | The Hostage Tower | General Hornbecker | Flop | Similar → |
| 1980 | Les Borsalini | Le boss | Flop | Similar → |
| 1976 | Marathon Man | Tourist Couple | Hit | Similar → |
| 1976 | Le Cœur sous le paillasson | Wydmark | Flop | Similar → |
| 1976 | Holy Year | Pilot of the plane | Hit | Similar → |
| 1975 | The Dangerous Mission | L'officier américain | Flop | Similar → |
| 1974 | Gross Paris | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1971 | Too Small My Friend | Wannassee | Average | Similar → |
| 1971 | Qu'est-ce qui fait courir les crocodiles ? | Sitting | Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | Supergirl | Billy Kearns | Flop | Similar → |
| 1971 | The Married Couple of the Year Two | le beau-père | Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | The Love Mates | L'acheteur américain | Flop | Similar → |
| 1970 | Them | Wesley | Flop | Similar → |
| 1970 | Atlantic Wall | Training camp commander | Average | Similar → |
| 1970 | Et qu'ça saute ! | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1970 | Bed and Board | Mr. Max | Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | The Time to Die | Helmut | Flop | Similar → |
| 1970 | Patton | Officer Callagher (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | PlayTime | Mr. Schulz, the American businessman | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | The Exchange Student | Driver of the coach | Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | Shock Troops | Hoffer | Hit | Similar → |
| 1966 | O.S.S. 117: Mission to Tokyo | Mr. Smith | Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | The Gendarme in New York | Le lieutenant de police | Average | Similar → |
| 1965 | How to Keep the Red Lamp Burning | Le client Texan (sketch "Le Procès") (non crédité) | Average | Similar → |
| 1965 | Killer Spy | American spy | Flop | Similar → |
| 1963 | Blague dans le coin | Lieutenant Smith | Flop | Similar → |
| 1963 | Symphony for a Massacre | American customer (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | The Day and the Hour | Pat Riley | Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | The Trial | Assistant Inspector #1 | Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | The Fourth Sex | (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1961 | Three Faces of Sin | Client | Average | Similar → |
| 1961 | No Time for Ecstasy | Kunk | Flop | Similar → |
| 1960 | Purple Noon | Freddy Miles | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | Robinson et le triporteur | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1959 | Two Men in Manhattan | Security man at Ridgewood Tavern | Average | Similar → |
| 1959 | Witness in the City | American soldier | Average | Similar → |
Billy Kearns - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Billy Kearns?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Billy Kearns is "PlayTime" with a rating of 7.7/10.
How many movies has Billy Kearns acted in?
Billy Kearns has been featured in at least 42 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Billy Kearns?
Other notable films include "Purple Noon", "Patton", and "The Trial".