William Holden

Acting

Freshness: Jan 20, 2026

17Total Films

6.6 Highest Rated

Born: May 21, 1862

Birth Place: Rochester, New York, USA

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of William Holden reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 17 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of William Holden'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 18% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), William Holden remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Trespasser, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best William Holden Movies Ranked

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

★6.6

★6.6

The Trespasser: A stenographer who works for a lawyer falls in love with and marries a wealthy young man. His family has the marraige an

The Trespasser

1929•Drama

★6.5

Charlie Chan Carries On (1931) movie poster

★6.5

Charlie Chan Carries On: Charlie steps in to solve the murder of a wealthy American found dead in a London hotel. Settings include London, Nice,

Charlie Chan Carries On

1931•Crime

★6.5

★6.5

What a Widow!: A young woman's elderly husband dies and leaves her $5 million. She travels to Paris and becomes part of the "Continenta

What a Widow!

1930•Comedy

★6.4

★6.4

Dance, Fools, Dance: When misfortune hits hard on the Jordan family of Chicago's upper class, Bonnie Jordan, a dazzling and witty girl, finds

Dance, Fools, Dance

1931•Drama

★6.4

★6.4

Dynamite: Wealthy Cynthia is in love with not-so-wealthy Roger, who is married to Marcia. The threesome is terribly modern about t

Dynamite

1929•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

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

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1931	Six Cylinder Love	Stappleton	Flop	Similar →
1931	Charlie Chan Carries On	Patrick Tait	Hit	Similar →
1931	Dance, Fools, Dance	Stanley Jordan	Average	Similar →
1931	The Man Who Came Back	Thomas Randolph	Flop	Similar →
1930	What a Widow!	Mr. Lodge	Hit	Similar →
1930	Three Faces East	Sir Winston Chamberlain	Flop	Similar →
1930	Holiday	Edward Seton	Average	Similar →
1930	Numbered Men	Warden Lansing	Flop	Similar →
1930	Framed	Inspector 'Butch' McArthur	Flop	Similar →
1930	Not So Dumb	Mr. Forbes	Flop	Similar →
1929	Dynamite	Wise Fool	Average	Similar →
1929	The Trespasser	John Merrick Sr.	Hit	Similar →
1929	Fast Life	Governor	Flop	Similar →
1929	Weary River	Prison Warden	Average	Similar →
1928	Three Week Ends	Carter	Flop	Similar →
1920	Babs	Ben Cogswell	Flop	Similar →
1920	The Fortune Hunter	Banker Lockwood	Flop	Similar →

William Holden - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of William Holden?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring William Holden is "The Trespasser" with a rating of 6.6/10.

How many movies has William Holden acted in?

William Holden has been featured in at least 17 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by William Holden?

Other notable films include "Charlie Chan Carries On", "What a Widow!", and "Dance, Fools, Dance".