William Challee
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William John Challee (April 6, 1904 – March 11, 1989) was an American actor. Description above from the Wikipedia article William Challee, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of William Challee 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: Drama
The majority of William Challee'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 32% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), William Challee remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Dynasty, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best William Challee Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from William Challee's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of William Challee.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | From Noon Till Three | Piano Player (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1976 | Dynasty | Plunkett | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1975 | Long Way Home | Town Character | Flop | Similar → |
| 1974 | Moonchild | Alchemist | Flop | Similar → |
| 1972 | The Irish Whiskey Rebellion | Timothy | Flop | Similar → |
| 1971 | Zachariah | Old Man | Flop | Similar → |
| 1971 | The Numbers Start with the River | Narrator | Flop | Similar → |
| 1970 | Five Easy Pieces | Nicholas Dupea | Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | Winchester '73 | Liveryman (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1965 | The Cincinnati Kid | Old Man (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | Seven Days in May | Gen. Riley (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | The Hook | Schmidt | Average | Similar → |
| 1962 | War Hunt | Lt. Colonel | Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | Cimarron | Barber (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1960 | The Plunderers | 1st Citizen | Average | Similar → |
| 1960 | Noose for a Gunman | Gorse | Flop | Similar → |
| 1960 | Toby Tyler or Ten Weeks with a Circus | Jailbird | Average | Similar → |
| 1959 | The Story on Page One | Lemke (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1959 | The Sound and the Fury | Roustabout (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | Twilight for the Gods | Sweeney | Flop | Similar → |
| 1958 | Saddle the Wind | Barfly (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | Raintree County | Spectator (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1956 | The Desperados Are in Town | Tom Kesh | Flop | Similar → |
| 1955 | Man with the Gun | Townsman (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | Chicago Syndicate | Dolan | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | Man Without a Star | Brick Gooder (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1954 | The Glenn Miller Story | Dispatch Desk Sergeant (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | This Woman Is Dangerous | Ned Shaw (Uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1952 | The Big Trees | Brother Williams (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1951 | On Dangerous Ground | Thug (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | The Whip Hand | Guard (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1950 | Gambling House | Parking Attendant (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1950 | Outrage | Lee Wilkins | Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | Port of New York | Leo Stasser | Flop | Similar → |
| 1949 | Reign of Terror | Bourdon (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | Tap Roots | Sergeant (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | Desperate | Reynolds | Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | The Sea of Grass | Deputy Sheriff (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1947 | Boomerang! | Whitney - Harvey's Assistant (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | Nocturne | Olsen, Police Photographer (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1946 | Without Reservations | Corporal (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1946 | Deadline at Dawn | Ray (Newsstand Proprietor) (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1946 | From This Day Forward | Pawnbroker | Flop | Similar → |
| 1946 | Tokyo Rose | Mike Kovac | Flop | Similar → |
| 1945 | A Gun in His Hand | Snorky (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1945 | God Is My Co-Pilot | Joe (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1945 | A Song to Remember | Titus (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1944 | The Seventh Cross | Fischer (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | Days of Glory | Ducrenko (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | One Third of a Nation | Reporter (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
William Challee - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of William Challee?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring William Challee is "Dynasty" with a rating of 8.0/10.
How many movies has William Challee acted in?
William Challee has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by William Challee?
Other notable films include "Seven Days in May", "Five Easy Pieces", and "The Cincinnati Kid".