Billy Wayne
ActingCareer Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Billy Wayne reveals a career defined by exceptional commercial consistency. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Comedy
The majority of Billy Wayne'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 78% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Billy Wayne remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Some Like It Hot, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Billy Wayne Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Billy Wayne's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Billy Wayne.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | Some Like It Hot | (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | O. Henry's Full House | Bystander (segment "The Cop and the Anthem") (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | The Lady Pays Off | Croupier | Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet the Invisible Man | Rooney - Rocky's Manager (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1949 | Too Late for Tears | Gas Station Attendant (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | The Street with No Name | Fight Trainer (Uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1948 | Sitting Pretty | Newsreel Man (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | Deadline at Dawn | Billy White (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1943 | Swing Shift Maisie | First 'Woo Woo' Man (Uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | Hers to Hold | Joe | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Who Done It? | Jake, man telephoning Alaska | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Jackass Mail | Train Engineer | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | In This Our Life | Customer (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Hellzapoppin' | Photographer (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | The Man Who Came to Dinner | Freddie (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Manpower | Taxi Driver (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | The Wagons Roll at Night | Chicago Taxi Driver (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | Go West | Train Fireman (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Strike Up the Band | Clown | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | City for Conquest | Happy - Googi's Henchman (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | The Great Profile | Reporter | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | They Drive by Night | Repairman (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Too Many Husbands | Taxicab Driver | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | Castle on the Hudson | Pete | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Swanee River | Agitator | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Heaven with a Barbed Wire Fence | Mike - the Bartender | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | The Roaring Twenties | Cabbie at Grand Central (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Mr. Smith Goes to Washington | Reporter (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | East Side of Heaven | Garage Man (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Let Us Live | Theatre Hold-Up Witness (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | The Cowboy and the Lady | Rodeo Rider (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1938 | There Goes My Heart | First Taxicab Driver (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | The Missing Guest | 'Vic' | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | The Amazing Dr. Clitterhouse | Candy | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | Topper | Taxicab Driver (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | The Case of the Stuttering Bishop | First Taxi Driver (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | Charlie Chan at the Olympics | Ship's Steward Guarding Stateroom | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | Marked Woman | Reporter #2 (voice) (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | Black Legion | Jim - Diner Counterman (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Theodora Goes Wild | Photographer at Governor's Reception (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | The Case of the Black Cat | Poker Player (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | The Luckiest Girl in the World | Waiter | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Fury | Newsreel Cameraman (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Early to Bed | Salesman | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Dangerous | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Dr. Socrates | Dave - a Townsman | Average | Similar → |
| 1935 | The Gay Deception | Reporter (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1935 | The Nitwits | Martin | Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | Advice to the Lovelorn | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | Hot Sands | Billy | Super Hit | Similar → |
Billy Wayne - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Billy Wayne?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Billy Wayne is "Some Like It Hot" with a rating of 8.1/10.
How many movies has Billy Wayne acted in?
Billy Wayne has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Billy Wayne?
Other notable films include "Hot Sands", "Mr. Smith Goes to Washington", and "The Roaring Twenties".