William Jefferson

Acting

Freshness: Jan 23, 2026

15Total Films

6.1 Highest Rated

Born: Apr 6, 1876

Birth Place: London, England, UK

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of William Jefferson reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 15 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of William Jefferson'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 0% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), William Jefferson remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in He Did and He Didn’t, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best William Jefferson Movies Ranked

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

★6.1

He Did and He Didn’t (1916) movie poster

★6.1

He Did and He Didn’t: A doctor, very much in love with his beautiful wife, comes to suspect that her visiting childhood friend Jack is more th

He Did and He Didn’t

1916•Comedy

★5.4

The Habit of Happiness (1916) movie poster

★5.4

The Habit of Happiness: Douglas Fairbanks stars as "Sunny" Wiggins, who believes in eternal optimism and good spirits. This places Wiggins at od

The Habit of Happiness

1916•Comedy

★5.2

★5.2

His Wife's Mistakes: Roscoe begins work on his new job as janitor of the Shortacre Building in New York. While performing his duties he enter

His Wife's Mistakes

1916•Comedy

★0.0

★0.0

The Derelicts: Death before dishonor is the choice of a young factory girl, but she is saved from both by a young sea captain and turne

The Derelicts

1914

★0.0

★0.0

The Stronger Love: Nell, a beautiful mountain girl, is a member of the Serviss family, rivals of the neighboring Rutherford family. Nell is

The Stronger Love

1916•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

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

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1917	Out of the Wreck	Howard Duncan	Flop	Similar →
1916	The Right Direction	Jack Marsh	Flop	Similar →
1916	The Stronger Love	Undetermined Role	Flop	Similar →
1916	His Wife's Mistakes	Mr. I. Steele	Flop	Similar →
1916	The Habit of Happiness	Jones	Flop	Similar →
1916	Bright Lights	The City Slicker	Flop	Similar →
1916	He Did and He Didn’t	Jack, The Wife's Schoolmate	Average	Similar →
1915	Camille	Gaston	Flop	Similar →
1915	Dora Thorne	Lord Airlie	Flop	Similar →
1915	Marrying Money	James Sweeney	Flop	Similar →
1914	The Iron Master	Claire's Brother	Flop	Similar →
1914	The Power of the Press	Antsey - Cub Reporter	Flop	Similar →
1914	The Derelicts	Driscoll	Flop	Similar →
1914	Man's Enemy	Fred Lisle - Grace's Brother	Flop	Similar →
1914	Soldiers of Fortune	-	Flop	Similar →

William Jefferson - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of William Jefferson?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring William Jefferson is "He Did and He Didn’t" with a rating of 6.1/10.

How many movies has William Jefferson acted in?

William Jefferson has been featured in at least 15 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by William Jefferson?

Other notable films include "The Habit of Happiness", "His Wife's Mistakes", and "The Derelicts".