William Dexter - Actor Profile

William Dexter

Acting
Freshness: Jan 21, 2026
12Total Films
7.0 Highest Rated
Born: Nov 15, 1927
Birth Place: Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, India

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of William Dexter reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 12 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of William Dexter'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 25% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), William Dexter remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Spell of Evil, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best William Dexter Movies Ranked

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

★7.0
Spell of Evil (1973) movie poster
★7.0

Spell of Evil: A businessman hires a marriage bureau when his wife dies from a sudden illness and is delighted to find himself paired u

Spell of Evil

1973•TV Movie
★6.7
Payroll (1961) movie poster
★6.7

Payroll: A vicious gang of crooks plan to steal the wages of a local factory, but their carefully laid plans go wrong, when the f

Payroll

1961•Crime
★6.6
I'm All Right Jack (1959) movie poster
★6.6

I'm All Right Jack: Naive Stanley Windrush looks for a career in a family business. Much to his dismay, he finds work at a munitions factory

I'm All Right Jack

1959•Comedy
★6.2
Young Winston (1972) movie poster
★6.2

Young Winston: This historical drama is an account of the early life of British politician Winston Churchill, including his childhood y

Young Winston

1972•Action
★5.9
The Knack... and How to Get It (1965) movie poster
★5.9

The Knack... and How to Get It: A nebbish schoolteacher begs his smooth (and misogynistic) pal to teach him 'the knack' – how to score with women. Seren

The Knack... and How to Get It

1965•Comedy

Complete Filmography & Success Status

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

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1983 The Devonsville Terror Aaron Pendleton (uncredited) Flop Similar →
1983 The Demons of Ludlow Doc Flop Similar →
1973 Spell of Evil Mr. Pritchard Hit Similar →
1972 Young Winston Arthur Balfour Average Similar →
1970 My Lover, My Son Parks Flop Similar →
1968 The Touchables Quayle Flop Similar →
1968 The Hand of Night Leclerc Flop Similar →
1967 Present Laughter Henry Lyppiatt Flop Similar →
1966 Death Is a Woman Malo Flop Similar →
1965 The Knack... and How to Get It Dress Shop Owner Average Similar →
1961 Payroll Harry Parker Hit Similar →
1959 I'm All Right Jack Photographer Hit Similar →

William Dexter - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of William Dexter?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring William Dexter is "Spell of Evil" with a rating of 7.0/10.

How many movies has William Dexter acted in?

William Dexter has been featured in at least 12 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by William Dexter?

Other notable films include "Payroll", "I'm All Right Jack", and "Young Winston".