William Prince
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William LeRoy Prince (January 26, 1913 – October 8, 1996) was an American actor who appeared in numerous soap operas and made dozens of guest appearances on primetime series as well as playing villains in movies like The Gauntlet and Spontaneous Combustion. Description above from the Wikipedia article William Prince, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of William Prince reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of William Prince'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 32% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), William Prince remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Sorrows of Gin, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best William Prince Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from William Prince's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of William Prince.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | The Paper | Howard Hackett | Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | The Portrait | Hubert Hayden | Average | Similar → |
| 1991 | The Taking of Beverly Hills | Mitchell Sage | Flop | Similar → |
| 1991 | Steel and Lace | Old Man | Flop | Similar → |
| 1990 | Spontaneous Combustion | Lew Orlander | Flop | Similar → |
| 1989 | Second Sight | Cardinal O'Hara | Flop | Similar → |
| 1989 | Do You Know the Muffin Man? | Arthur Richardson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | Vice Versa | Avery | Average | Similar → |
| 1987 | Nuts | Clarence Middleton | Average | Similar → |
| 1987 | Assassination | H.H. Royce | Average | Similar → |
| 1986 | Perry Mason: The Case of the Notorious Nun | Archbishop Stefan Corro | Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | Spies Like Us | Keyes | Average | Similar → |
| 1983 | Joe Dancer III: The Big Trade | Asa Lamar | Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | The Sting II | Tuxedo (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1982 | Kiss Me Goodbye | Rev. Hollis | Average | Similar → |
| 1982 | Moonlight | Mr. White / Bibb | Average | Similar → |
| 1982 | The Soldier | The President | Flop | Similar → |
| 1981 | Love & Money | Paultz | Flop | Similar → |
| 1980 | A Time for Miracles | Prefect | Average | Similar → |
| 1980 | The Jericho Mile | O.A.U. Chairman | Average | Similar → |
| 1980 | Bronco Billy | Edgar Lipton | Average | Similar → |
| 1980 | Gideon's Trumpet | 5th Supreme Court Justice | Average | Similar → |
| 1980 | City in Fear | Harrison Crawford II | Flop | Similar → |
| 1979 | The Sorrows of Gin | Carl | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1979 | The Promise | George Calloway | Average | Similar → |
| 1978 | The Cat from Outer Space | Mr. Olympus | Average | Similar → |
| 1977 | The Gauntlet | Blakelock | Hit | Similar → |
| 1977 | Rollercoaster | Quinlan | Average | Similar → |
| 1977 | Fire Sale | Mr. Cooper (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1976 | Network | Edward George Ruddy | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1976 | Family Plot | Bishop Wood | Hit | Similar → |
| 1975 | The Stepford Wives | Ike Mazzard | Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | Night Games | Clayton Nikell | Average | Similar → |
| 1973 | Key West | Sen. Scott | Average | Similar → |
| 1973 | Blade | Powers | Flop | Similar → |
| 1972 | The Heartbreak Kid | Colorado Man | Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | Sacco & Vanzetti | William Thompson | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | Macabre | Dr. Rodney Barrett | Average | Similar → |
| 1956 | The Vagabond King | Rene de Montigny | Average | Similar → |
| 1950 | Cyrano de Bergerac | Christian de Neuvillette | Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | Lust for Gold | Barry Storm | Average | Similar → |
| 1947 | Carnegie Hall | Tony Salerno Jr. | Flop | Similar → |
| 1946 | Dead Reckoning | Sgt. Johnny Drake | Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | Shadow of a Woman | David G. MacKellar, Louise's Lawyer | Flop | Similar → |
| 1945 | Pillow to Post | Lieutenant Don Mallory | Flop | Similar → |
| 1945 | Objective, Burma! | Lt. Sid Jacobs | Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | Hollywood Canteen | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | The Very Thought of You | Fred | Average | Similar → |
| 1943 | Destination Tokyo | Pills | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Breakdowns of 1942 | Self | Average | Similar → |
William Prince - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of William Prince?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring William Prince is "The Sorrows of Gin" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has William Prince acted in?
William Prince has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by William Prince?
Other notable films include "Network", "Sacco & Vanzetti", and "Hollywood Canteen".