Ellis Williams

Acting

Freshness: Jan 21, 2026

23Total Films

7.4 Highest Rated

Born: Jun 28, 1951

Birth Place: Brunswick, Georgia, USA

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Ellis Williams reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 23 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Ellis Williams'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 30% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Ellis Williams remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Jackie Brown, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Ellis Williams Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Ellis Williams's career based on audience ratings.

★7.4

★7.4

Jackie Brown: Jackie Brown is a flight attendant who gets caught in the middle of smuggling cash into the country for her gunrunner bo

Jackie Brown

1997•Crime

★7.3

★7.3

Eddie Murphy Raw: Eddie Murphy delights, shocks and entertains with dead-on celebrity impersonations, observations on '80s love, sex and m

Eddie Murphy Raw

1987•Comedy

★7.0

★7.0

Elephant: Several ordinary high school students go through their daily routine as two others prepare for something more malevolent

Elephant

2003•Crime

★6.9

★6.9

Antwone Fisher: A sailor prone to violent outbursts is sent to a naval psychiatrist for help. Refusing at first to open up, the young ma

Antwone Fisher

2002•Drama

★6.8

★6.8

Ali: In 1964, a brash, new pro boxer, fresh from his Olympic gold medal victory, explodes onto the scene: Cassius Clay. Bold

Ali

2001•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Ellis Williams.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2013	Morning	Bartender	Flop	Similar →
2009	17 Again	Bailiff	Average	Similar →
2007	Only for You	Dale	Flop	Similar →
2004	The Girl Next Door	Scholarship President	Hit	Similar →
2003	Elephant	GSA Teacher	Hit	Similar →
2003	The Battle of Shaker Heights	Charlie Hayes	Average	Similar →
2002	Antwone Fisher	Reverand Tate (as Ellis E. Williams)	Hit	Similar →
2002	Little John	Lou	Average	Similar →
2001	Ali	Family Photo Man	Hit	Similar →
2001	Kingdom Come	Woodrow 'Bud' Slocumb	Hit	Similar →
2000	Attention Shoppers	Luke	Flop	Similar →
2000	The Adventures of Rocky & Bullwinkle	Security Guard	Flop	Similar →
1998	Rituals	Jacob	Flop	Similar →
1997	Jackie Brown	Cockatoo Bartender	Hit	Similar →
1997	8 Heads in a Duffel Bag	Newark Porter	Flop	Similar →
1996	The Glimmer Man	Brother Gaglio	Flop	Similar →
1996	Lawnmower Man 2: Beyond Cyberspace	Chief of Security	Flop	Similar →
1996	Alien Nation: Millennium	Frank Norton	Flop	Similar →
1994	Drop Squad	Frankman	Flop	Similar →
1993	Me and Veronica	Bridge Guard	Flop	Similar →
1990	Backstreet Dreams	Slick Shot	Flop	Similar →
1987	Eddie Murphy Raw	Eddie's Uncle	Hit	Similar →
1987	The Saint in Manhattan	Willy the Con	Flop	Similar →

Ellis Williams - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Ellis Williams?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Ellis Williams is "Jackie Brown" with a rating of 7.4/10.

How many movies has Ellis Williams acted in?

Ellis Williams has been featured in at least 23 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Ellis Williams?

Other notable films include "Eddie Murphy Raw", "Elephant", and "Antwone Fisher".