William Gillis

Acting

Freshness: Jan 24, 2026

21Total Films

7.8 Highest Rated

Born: Nov 17, 1867

Birth Place: Anderson Country, Texas, USA

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of William Gillis reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 21 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Western

The majority of William Gillis's filmography leans towards the Western 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 29% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), William Gillis remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Grapes of Wrath, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best William Gillis Movies Ranked

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

★7.8

★7.8

The Grapes of Wrath: Tom Joad returns to his home after a jail sentence to find his family kicked out of their farm due to foreclosure. He ca

The Grapes of Wrath

1940•Drama

★7.2

★7.2

Destry Rides Again: Tom Destry, son of a legendary frontier peacekeeper, doesn’t believe in gunplay. Thus he becomes the object of widesprea

Destry Rides Again

1939•Western

★7.0

★7.0

The Westerner: Drifter Cole Harden is accused of stealing a horse and faces hanging by self-appointed Judge Roy Bean, but Harden manage

The Westerner

1940•Western

★7.0

★7.0

Sundown Trail: Dorothy, and her big city lawyer boyfriend, return to the Lazy 'B' ranch to read her late father's will. For Dorothy to

Sundown Trail

1931•Western

★6.7

★6.7

The Big Trail: Young scout Breck Coleman leads a wagon train along the dangerous trail to Oregon as he tries to get the affection of th

The Big Trail

1930•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

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

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1940	The Westerner	Leon Beauregard (uncredited)	Hit	Similar →
1940	The Grapes of Wrath	Migrant (uncredited)	Super Hit	Similar →
1939	Destry Rides Again	Barfly (uncredited)	Hit	Similar →
1939	Union Pacific	(uncredited)	Hit	Similar →
1938	The Cowboy and the Lady	Party Guest (uncredited)	Average	Similar →
1937	The Cherokee Strip	Town Carpenter	Average	Similar →
1935	It's A Small World	Snake Brown, Sr.	Flop	Similar →
1933	Fargo Express	Posse Rider	Flop	Similar →
1932	Ride Him, Cowboy	Townsman (uncredited)	Flop	Similar →
1932	Beyond the Rockies	Watches Barroom Fight (uncredited)	Average	Similar →
1932	Lawless Valley	Rustler	Flop	Similar →
1931	Sundown Trail	Ranch Hand Goober	Hit	Similar →
1931	The Squaw Man	Card Player	Flop	Similar →
1930	The Big Trail	Pioneer (uncredited)	Hit	Similar →
1925	Straight Through	Sheriff	Flop	Similar →
1925	Ridin' Pretty	Gloom (as Bill Gillis)	Flop	Similar →
1921	Riding with Death	Captain Jack Hughes	Flop	Similar →
1921	Conflict	Hasdrubel Ginger	Flop	Similar →
1920	Ruth of the Rockies	Pendleton Pete	Flop	Similar →
1920	The Last Straw	Two Bits	Flop	Similar →
1919	His Majesty, the American	Undetermined Role	Average	Similar →

William Gillis - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of William Gillis?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring William Gillis is "The Grapes of Wrath" with a rating of 7.8/10.

How many movies has William Gillis acted in?

William Gillis has been featured in at least 21 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by William Gillis?

Other notable films include "Destry Rides Again", "The Westerner", and "Sundown Trail".