William Post Jr. - Actor Profile

William Post Jr.

Acting
Freshness: Jan 21, 2026
20Total Films
7.0 Highest Rated
Born: Feb 19, 1901
Birth Place: Montclair, New Jersey, USA

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of William Post Jr. reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 20 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of William Post Jr.'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 30% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), William Post Jr. remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in What Makes Sammy Run?, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best William Post Jr. Movies Ranked

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

★7.0
What Makes Sammy Run? (1959) movie poster
★7.0

What Makes Sammy Run?: An adaptation of Budd Schulberg's incendiary 1941 novel about the rise of an unscrupulous Hollywood producer. The produc

What Makes Sammy Run?

1959•TV Movie
★6.7
Call Northside 777 (1948) movie poster
★6.7

Call Northside 777: In 1932, a cop is killed and Frank Wiecek sentenced to life. Eleven years later, a newspaper ad by Frank's mother leads

Call Northside 777

1948•Crime
★6.7
The Moon Is Down (1943) movie poster
★6.7

The Moon Is Down: The story of a small town in Norway that resists German occupation during World War II. Based on a John Steinbeck novel.

The Moon Is Down

1943•Drama
★6.6
Nazi Agent (1942) movie poster
★6.6

Nazi Agent: Humble stamp dealer Otto Becker has little to do with international politics, so when he receives a surprise visit from

Nazi Agent

1942•Crime
★6.5
The House on 92nd Street (1945) movie poster
★6.5

The House on 92nd Street: The US Government tries to track down embedded Nazi agents in the States.

The House on 92nd Street

1945•Thriller

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of William Post Jr..

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1959 Miracle On 34th Street Mr. Gimbel Average Similar →
1959 What Makes Sammy Run? Lucky Westover Hit Similar →
1950 Farewell to Yesterday Self - Narrator(voice) Flop Similar →
1948 Call Northside 777 Sixth Precinct Desk Sergeant (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1946 Doctor in Industry: The Story of Kennethh W. Randall, M.D. Kenneth Randall Flop Similar →
1945 The House on 92nd Street Walker Hit Similar →
1945 The Open Door: The Story Of Foreman Jim Baxter And His Family Jim Baxter Flop Similar →
1944 Experiment Perilous District Attorney Average Similar →
1944 Bride by Mistake Donald Average Similar →
1944 Roger Touhy, Gangster Joseph P. Sutton Average Similar →
1943 The Moon Is Down Alex Morden Hit Similar →
1942 Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon Dr. Franz Tobel Average Similar →
1942 Pacific Rendezvous Lanny Average Similar →
1942 Ship Ahoy H. U. Bennet Average Similar →
1942 Nazi Agent Harry (voice) (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1942 Mr. and Mrs. North Gerald P. North Flop Similar →
1941 Babes on Broadway Announcer Hit Similar →
1938 The Birth of a Baby John Burgess Flop Similar →
1931 Secret Service Henry Dumont Average Similar →
1931 The Black Camel Alan Jaynes Average Similar →

William Post Jr. - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of William Post Jr.?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring William Post Jr. is "What Makes Sammy Run?" with a rating of 7.0/10.

How many movies has William Post Jr. acted in?

William Post Jr. has been featured in at least 20 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by William Post Jr.?

Other notable films include "Call Northside 777", "The Moon Is Down", and "Nazi Agent".