William Simons - Actor Profile

William Simons

Acting
Freshness: Jan 22, 2026
15Total Films
8.5 Highest Rated
Born: Nov 17, 1940
Birth Place: Mumbles, Swansea, Wales, UK

About William Simons

William Simons was born on November 17, 1940 in Mumbles, South Wales, UK. He is an actor, known for Cribb (1980), Ivory Hunter (1951) and Heartbeat (1992).

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of William Simons 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 Simons'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 40% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), William Simons remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Julius Caesar, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best William Simons Movies Ranked

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

★8.5
Julius Caesar (1979) movie poster
★8.5

Julius Caesar: The assassination of the would be ruler of Rome at the hands of Brutus and company has tragic consequences for Brutus an

Julius Caesar

1979•Drama
★7.0
Mandy (1952) movie poster
★7.0

Mandy: London, the early 1950s. Born deaf, Mandy is mute for most of her childhood. As she reaches school age her family itself

Mandy

1952•Drama
★7.0
Doctor Who: The Sun Makers (1977) movie poster
★7.0

Doctor Who: The Sun Makers: Far in the distant future, Earth has become uninhabitable, forcing Mankind to colonise first Mars and then Pluto. No lon

Doctor Who: The Sun Makers

1977•Action
★7.0
Capital Visit (1955) movie poster
★7.0

Capital Visit: A school journey through the city of London as seen through the eyes of the children and their teacher.

Capital Visit

1955•Documentary
★6.9
The Woman in Black (1989) movie poster
★6.9

The Woman in Black: A lawyer travels to a small seaside town to settle the estate of a recently deceased woman, but soon becomes ensnared in

The Woman in Black

1989•Horror

Complete Filmography & Success Status

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

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1989 The Woman in Black John Keckwick Hit Similar →
1986 Death Is Part of the Process Erasmus Flop Similar →
1985 Bird Fancier Tom Reagan Flop Similar →
1984 Pope John Paul II Foreman Krauze Hit Similar →
1983 Being Normal Richard Flop Similar →
1979 Even Solomon Doctor Flop Similar →
1979 The Blacktoft Diaries: True or False? Harvey Flop Similar →
1979 Julius Caesar Trebonius Super Hit Similar →
1977 Doctor Who: The Sun Makers Mandrel Hit Similar →
1970 Would You Look at Them Smashing All Those Lovely Windows Joseph Connolly, Barman Flop Similar →
1970 The People’s Jack Moore Flop Similar →
1955 Capital Visit Narrator Hit Similar →
1954 West of Zanzibar Tim Payton Flop Similar →
1952 Mandy Boy with Ball (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1951 Where No Vultures Fly Tim Payton Average Similar →

William Simons - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of William Simons?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring William Simons is "Julius Caesar" with a rating of 8.5/10.

How many movies has William Simons acted in?

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

What are some other popular movies by William Simons?

Other notable films include "Mandy", "Doctor Who: The Sun Makers", and "Capital Visit".