William Joyce

Acting

Freshness: Jan 23, 2026

8Total Films

6.8 Highest Rated

Born: Oct 21, 1930

Birth Place: Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, USA

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of William Joyce reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 8 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of William Joyce'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 13% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), William Joyce remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Parallax View, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best William Joyce Movies Ranked

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

★6.8

★6.8

The Parallax View: An ambitious reporter gets in trouble while investigating a senator's assassination which leads to a vast conspiracy inv

The Parallax View

1974•Crime

★6.0

★6.0

Ruby and Oswald: The most accurate portrait ever made of the events surrounding the Kennedy assassination and the subsequent assassinatio

Ruby and Oswald

1978•Drama

★6.0

★6.0

Lifeguard: Rick is a Los Angeles County lifeguard who is in his thirties. At his 15-year high school reunion, he sees his old girlf

Lifeguard

1976•Comedy

★5.8

This Could Be the Night (1957) movie poster

★5.8

This Could Be the Night: To earn extra money, a prim schoolteacher takes a second job as secretary to the uncouth owner of a boisterous nightclub

This Could Be the Night

1957•Comedy

★5.0

★5.0

Top Banana: Jerry Biffle is the star of the Blendo Soap Program. He has been invited to participate in an autograph-signing party fo

Top Banana

1954•Comedy

Complete Filmography & Success Status

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

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1978	Ruby and Oswald	Doctor	Average	Similar →
1976	Lifeguard	Lifeguard Captain	Average	Similar →
1974	The Parallax View	Senator Charles Carroll	Hit	Similar →
1973	The Young Nurses	Fairbanks	Flop	Similar →
1971	I Eat Your Skin	Tom Harris	Flop	Similar →
1971	Cannon	Ken Langston	Flop	Similar →
1957	This Could Be the Night	Bruce Cameron	Average	Similar →
1954	Top Banana	Dancer (uncredited)	Flop	Similar →

William Joyce - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of William Joyce?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring William Joyce is "The Parallax View" with a rating of 6.8/10.

How many movies has William Joyce acted in?

William Joyce has been featured in at least 8 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by William Joyce?

Other notable films include "Ruby and Oswald", "Lifeguard", and "This Could Be the Night".