William Steele
ActingCareer Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of William Steele 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: Western
The majority of William Steele's filmography leans towards the Western 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 16% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), William Steele remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Destry Rides Again, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best William Steele Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from William Steele's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of William Steele.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | Tall Man Riding | Townsman (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1954 | The Bounty Hunter | Stage Passenger (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | Riding Shotgun | Townsman (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1952 | Springfield Rifle | Trooper (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1951 | Fort Worth | Townsman (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | The Showdown | Terry | Flop | Similar → |
| 1950 | Colt .45 | Henchman (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1949 | She Wore a Yellow Ribbon | Officer (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1945 | San Antonio | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1944 | Tall in the Saddle | Townsman (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | The Outlaw | Deputy (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1940 | The Westerner | Tex Cole (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Destry Rides Again | Cowboy (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Marie Antoinette | Footman (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | The Red Rider | Townsman | Flop | Similar → |
| 1934 | Laughing Boy | Guide | Flop | Similar → |
| 1933 | Gordon of Ghost City | Bob | Flop | Similar → |
| 1933 | The California Trail | Pedro (as Robert Steele) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1930 | Doughboys | Lt. Randolph | Average | Similar → |
| 1930 | The Lone Star Ranger | First Deputy | Flop | Similar → |
| 1928 | The Call of the Heart | Dave Crenshaw (as William A. Steele) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1928 | The Fearless Rider | Dr. Lucifer Blade | Flop | Similar → |
| 1927 | Whispering Sage | Tom Kildare | Flop | Similar → |
| 1927 | Loco Luck | Frank Lambert (as William A. Steele) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1927 | Rough and Ready | Morris Manning (as William A. Steele) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1926 | The Runaway Express | Blackie McPherson | Flop | Similar → |
| 1926 | The Riding Rascal | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1926 | The Flaming Frontier | Penfield | Average | Similar → |
| 1926 | The Wild Horse Stampede | Charlie Champion | Average | Similar → |
| 1926 | Under Western Skies | Fleming | Flop | Similar → |
| 1925 | Let 'er Buck | Kent Crosby | Flop | Similar → |
| 1924 | The Last Man on Earth | Hattie's Father (prologue) | Average | Similar → |
| 1923 | Don Quickshot of the Rio Grande | Bill Barton (as William A. Steele) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1922 | Bells of San Juan | Kid Rickard | Flop | Similar → |
| 1922 | Pardon My Nerve! | Nebraska Jones | Flop | Similar → |
| 1921 | Riding with Death | Chick Dillon | Flop | Similar → |
| 1921 | The Wallop | Christopher Foy (as William Gettinger) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1918 | The Phantom Riders | Dave Bland | Flop | Similar → |
| 1917 | Bucking Broadway | Buck Hoover | Average | Similar → |
| 1917 | A Marked Man | Sheriff | Flop | Similar → |
| 1917 | The Secret Man | Foreman | Flop | Similar → |
| 1917 | Straight Shooting | Sheriff Connors | Average | Similar → |
| 1917 | Cheyenne's Pal | Cowboy (as Bill Gettinger) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1917 | The Soul Herder | Bill Young (as William Gettinger) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1917 | The Fighting Gringo | Jim | Flop | Similar → |
| 1916 | A Knight of the Range | Burk | Flop | Similar → |
| 1914 | Universal Ike Junior Nearly Gets Married | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1914 | Universal Ike Junior in Me, Him, and I | Billy | Flop | Similar → |
| 1914 | Universal Ike Junior and the Vampire | 1st Fool | Flop | Similar → |
| 1912 | An Indian Outcast | Black Wolf | Flop | Similar → |
William Steele - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of William Steele?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring William Steele is "Destry Rides Again" with a rating of 7.2/10.
How many movies has William Steele acted in?
William Steele has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by William Steele?
Other notable films include "The California Trail", "The Westerner", and "She Wore a Yellow Ribbon".