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William P. Burt

Acting
Freshness: Jan 22, 2026
19Total Films
7.0 Highest Rated
Born: Feb 11, 1873
Birth Place: Saint Peter, Minnesota, USA

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of William P. Burt reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 19 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of William P. Burt'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 5% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), William P. Burt remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The King of the Kongo, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best William P. Burt Movies Ranked

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

★7.0
The King of the Kongo (1929) movie poster
★7.0

The King of the Kongo: A Secret Service agent seeks his missing brother in Africa, and finds his mission complicated by ivory thieves, a girl w

The King of the Kongo

1929•Action
★6.0
Sally of the Subway (1932) movie poster
★6.0

Sally of the Subway: Con artists use a member of a European royal family to swindle a major jewelry company.

Sally of the Subway

1932•Crime
★5.9
Danger Lights (1931) movie poster
★5.9

Danger Lights: Head railroad man Dan is as ugly as he is honorable. When he spots a drifter who'd hopped a freight held up by a landsli

Danger Lights

1931•Adventure
★5.7
Girl of the Port (1930) movie poster
★5.7

Girl of the Port: Josie, a New York showgirl with a mind of her own and a heart of gold, finds herself stranded on the island of Fiji. Whi

Girl of the Port

1930•Romance
★5.6
Tangled Destinies (1932) movie poster
★5.6

Tangled Destinies: An airliner makes a forced landing at night in the desert. The passengers and crew take refuge in a nearby deserted hous

Tangled Destinies

1932•Crime

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of William P. Burt.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1933 Her Splendid Folly Justice of the Peace Flop Similar →
1933 Trouble Busters Dan Allen Average Similar →
1932 Tangled Destinies Harvey Forbes Average Similar →
1932 Passport to Paradise Amos Turkle Flop Similar →
1932 Sally of the Subway Scraggs, Henchman Average Similar →
1931 Danger Lights Chief Dispatcher Average Similar →
1930 Rogue of the Rio Grande Carmita's Dance Partner Flop Similar →
1930 Midnight Mystery Rogers Flop Similar →
1930 Girl of the Port Toady Average Similar →
1929 The King of the Kongo Mooney Hit Similar →
1926 Casey of the Coast Guard - Flop Similar →
1920 Rogues and Romance Don Jose Flop Similar →
1920 Pirate Gold - Flop Similar →
1919 The Lightning Raider The Wasp (as William Burt) Flop Similar →
1917 The Streets of Illusion - Flop Similar →
1916 The Black Terror - Flop Similar →
1916 Her Father's Gold A Crook Flop Similar →
1916 The Net - Flop Similar →
1916 The Oval Diamond - Flop Similar →

William P. Burt - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of William P. Burt?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring William P. Burt is "The King of the Kongo" with a rating of 7.0/10.

How many movies has William P. Burt acted in?

William P. Burt has been featured in at least 19 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by William P. Burt?

Other notable films include "Sally of the Subway", "Danger Lights", and "Girl of the Port".