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William Devlin

Acting
Freshness: Jan 22, 2026
14Total Films
7.5 Highest Rated
Born: Dec 5, 1911
Birth Place: Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of William Devlin reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 14 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of William Devlin'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 14% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), William Devlin remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Berth 24, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best William Devlin Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from William Devlin's career based on audience ratings.

★7.5
Berth 24 (1950) movie poster
★7.5

Berth 24: In the Hull Docks, the steamer S.S. Bravo arrives from Gothenburg with cargo.

Berth 24

1950•Documentary
★6.6
Treasure Island (1950) movie poster
★6.6

Treasure Island: Enchanted by the idea of locating treasure buried by Captain Flint, Squire Trelawney, Dr. Livesey and Jim Hawkins charte

Treasure Island

1950•Adventure
★6.4
Solomon and Sheba (1959) movie poster
★6.4

Solomon and Sheba: Near death, King David has a vision that his poet son, Solomon, should succeed him, rather than hot-headed Adonijah. Fur

Solomon and Sheba

1959•History
★6.1
Jamaica Inn (1939) movie poster
★6.1

Jamaica Inn: In early 19th-century Cornwall, young Mary Yellan travels to live with her aunt and uncle at the remote Jamaica Inn, whe

Jamaica Inn

1939•Crime
★6.0
The Jokers (1967) movie poster
★6.0

The Jokers: Brothers Michael and David Tremayne decide to steal the Crown Jewels from the Tower of London, not for criminal purposes

The Jokers

1967•Comedy

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of William Devlin.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1967 The Shuttered Room Zebulon Whately Average Similar →
1967 The Jokers Brigadier Average Similar →
1961 Adventure Story - Average Similar →
1960 Oscar Wilde Solicitor-General Flop Similar →
1959 Solomon and Sheba Nathan Average Similar →
1958 Blood of the Vampire Kurt Urach Average Similar →
1958 Suspect Sir Hugo Const Flop Similar →
1953 Wuthering Heights Lockwood Flop Similar →
1950 Berth 24 Voice Verses spoken by Super Hit Similar →
1950 Treasure Island Morgan Hit Similar →
1939 Jamaica Inn Burdkin Average Similar →
1939 I Met a Murderer Jay Flop Similar →
1938 The Mutiny Of The Elsinore O'Sullivan Flop Similar →
1937 The Mill on the Floss Bob Jakin Flop Similar →

William Devlin - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of William Devlin?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring William Devlin is "Berth 24" with a rating of 7.5/10.

How many movies has William Devlin acted in?

William Devlin has been featured in at least 14 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by William Devlin?

Other notable films include "Treasure Island", "Solomon and Sheba", and "Jamaica Inn".