William Ricciardi

Acting

Freshness: Jan 26, 2026

15Total Films

6.5 Highest Rated

Born: Jul 12, 1871

Birth Place: Sorrento, Campania, Italy

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of William Ricciardi 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 Ricciardi'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 Ricciardi remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Scarlet Dawn, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best William Ricciardi Movies Ranked

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

★6.5

★6.5

Scarlet Dawn: During the Russian Revolution, a young nobleman and his peasant maid flee from their homeland to Constantinople where th

Scarlet Dawn

1932•Drama

★6.5

★6.5

San Francisco: A beautiful singer and a battling priest try to reform a Barbary Coast saloon owner in the days before the great earthqu

San Francisco

1936•Drama

★6.3

★6.3

Tiger Shark: A Portuguese tuna fisherman catches his bride with his first mate.

Tiger Shark

1932•Drama

★6.3

★6.3

As You Desire Me: Bar entertainer Zara is a discontented alcoholic who is pursued by many men but lives with novelist Carl Salter. One day

As You Desire Me

1932•Drama

★6.2

★6.2

The Scoundrel: A ruthless, cynical, hated publisher is killed in a plane crash, doomed to be a "restless" spirit for being unloved. A h

The Scoundrel

1935•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

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

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1936	Anthony Adverse	Coachman to Leghorn	Average	Similar →
1936	San Francisco	Signor Baldini	Hit	Similar →
1935	Stars Over Broadway	Minotti	Flop	Similar →
1935	The Scoundrel	Luigi	Average	Similar →
1932	Scarlet Dawn	Kitchen Boss (Uncredited)	Hit	Similar →
1932	Tiger Shark	Manuel Silva	Average	Similar →
1932	As You Desire Me	Pietro	Average	Similar →
1931	Strictly Dishonorable	Tomasso Antiovi	Flop	Similar →
1926	Say It Again	Prime Minister Stemmler	Flop	Similar →
1925	The Heart of a Siren	Isabella's Uncle Emilio	Flop	Similar →
1925	A Man Must Live	Cabaret Owner	Flop	Similar →
1924	Greater Than Marriage	Sam Goldman	Flop	Similar →
1924	The Side Show of Life	Mignon	Flop	Similar →
1924	The Humming Bird	Papa Jacques	Average	Similar →
1922	That Woman	Morris Elman	Flop	Similar →

William Ricciardi - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of William Ricciardi?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring William Ricciardi is "Scarlet Dawn" with a rating of 6.5/10.

How many movies has William Ricciardi acted in?

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

What are some other popular movies by William Ricciardi?

Other notable films include "San Francisco", "Tiger Shark", and "As You Desire Me".