William Tepper

Acting

Freshness: Jan 22, 2026

6Total Films

6.3 Highest Rated

Born: Jan 1, 1948

Birth Place: The Bronx, New York, USA

About William Tepper

William Tepper (June 27, 1948 – October 4, 2017) was an American actor and screenwriter, best known for his lead role in Jack Nicholson's directorial debut, Drive, He Said (1971).

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of William Tepper reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 6 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Comedy

The majority of William Tepper's filmography leans towards the Comedy 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 0% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), William Tepper remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Bachelor Party, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best William Tepper Movies Ranked

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

★6.3

★6.3

Bachelor Party: On the eve of his wedding to his longtime girlfriend, unassuming nice guy Rick is dragged out for a night of debauchery

Bachelor Party

1984•Comedy

★5.8

★5.8

Breathless: Jesse, a small-time criminal, high-tails it to Los Angeles to rendezvous with a French exchange student. Stealing a car

Breathless

1983•Romance

★5.7

★5.7

Drive, He Said: Hector is a star basketball player for the College basketball team he plays for, the Leopards. His girlfriend, Olive, do

Drive, He Said

1971•Comedy

★4.0

★4.0

Call Her Mom: A sexy waitress becomes a house mother in a fraternity house and involves the college in a nationwide women's lib contro

Call Her Mom

1972•Comedy

★2.3

★2.3

Miss Right: After falling for Juliette, the woman of his dreams, a womanizing journalist in Rome must dump his numerous female lover

Miss Right

1982•Comedy

Complete Filmography & Success Status

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

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2011	Barry's Last Shot	Barry	Flop	Similar →
1984	Bachelor Party	Dr. Stan Gassko	Average	Similar →
1983	Breathless	Paul	Average	Similar →
1982	Miss Right	Terry Bartell	Flop	Similar →
1972	Call Her Mom	Roscoe	Flop	Similar →
1971	Drive, He Said	Hector Bloom	Average	Similar →

William Tepper - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of William Tepper?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring William Tepper is "Bachelor Party" with a rating of 6.3/10.

How many movies has William Tepper acted in?

William Tepper has been featured in at least 6 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by William Tepper?

Other notable films include "Breathless", "Drive, He Said", and "Call Her Mom".