Willie Fennell

Acting

Freshness: Jan 23, 2026

10Total Films

6.0 Highest Rated

Born: Jan 1, 1920

Birth Place: Bondi, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

About Willie Fennell

Willie Fennell (1 January 1920 - 8 September 1992) was an Australian actor.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Willie Fennell reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 10 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Willie Fennell'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 0% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Willie Fennell remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Greenkeeping, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Willie Fennell Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Willie Fennell's career based on audience ratings.

★6.0

★6.0

Greenkeeping: An ex-convict pays for his wife's marijuana by keeping the green at a lawn-bowling club

Greenkeeping

1992•Comedy

★6.0

★6.0

Deadline: A journalist sets out to report on a minor earthquake in the Australian outback, and finds that the tremor was a result

Deadline

1982•Thriller

★5.0

★5.0

Cathy's Child: Cathy Baikas is a woman of Greek heritage who lives in Sydney, Australia with her three-year-old daughter. When her daug

Cathy's Child

1979•Drama

★4.7

★4.7

Ginger Meggs: The escapades of Ginger Meggs, local larrikin. He's trying to win the heart of Minnie Peters, but the pressures of schoo

Ginger Meggs

1982•Comedy

★4.4

★4.4

Reckless Kelly: A satirical take on a modern day Ned Kelly who is forced to Hollywood in order to make enough money to save his family's

Reckless Kelly

1993•Comedy

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Willie Fennell.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1993	Reckless Kelly	Mr. Arnold	Flop	Similar →
1992	Greenkeeping	Old Player	Average	Similar →
1987	The Place at the Coast	Fred Ryan	Flop	Similar →
1982	Ginger Meggs	Walter Fotheringay (as Willy Fennell)	Flop	Similar →
1982	Deadline	Old Alf	Average	Similar →
1981	Hoodwink	-	Flop	Similar →
1981	...Maybe This Time	Mr Todd	Flop	Similar →
1979	Cathy's Child	The Australian Consul	Flop	Similar →
1976	Do I Have to Kill My Child?	Rob	Flop	Similar →
1970	Little Jungle Boy	-	Flop	Similar →

Willie Fennell - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Willie Fennell?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Willie Fennell is "Greenkeeping" with a rating of 6.0/10.

How many movies has Willie Fennell acted in?

Willie Fennell has been featured in at least 10 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Willie Fennell?

Other notable films include "Deadline", "Cathy's Child", and "Ginger Meggs".