William Ostrander

Acting

Freshness: Jan 19, 2026

7Total Films

7.8 Highest Rated

Born: Sep 21, 1959

About William Ostrander

William Ostrander was born on September 20, 1959 in the USA. He is an actor and producer, known for Christine (1983), Mulholland Drive (2001) and Fire and Ice (1983).

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of William Ostrander reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 7 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Thriller

The majority of William Ostrander's filmography leans towards the Thriller 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 43% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), William Ostrander remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Mulholland Drive, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best William Ostrander Movies Ranked

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

★7.8

★7.8

Mulholland Drive — Blonde Betty Elms has only just arrived in Hollywood to become a movie star when she meets an enigmatic brunette with am

Mulholland Drive

2001•Thriller

★6.9

★6.9

Christine — Nerdy high schooler Arnie Cunningham falls for Christine, a rusty 1958 Plymouth Fury, and becomes obsessed with restorin

Christine

1983•Horror

★6.7

★6.7

Fire and Ice — The villainous Nekron and his mother, Queen Juliana, plot against the human race from their frigid fortress. Creating ma

Fire and Ice

1983•Animation

★5.4

★5.4

Mike's Murder — Betty has a crush on her tennis instructor Mike. He promises to call her for a date, but never does – she doesn’t know h

Mike's Murder

1984•Drama

★4.3

★4.3

Stryker — The world's water supply has dried up due to some sort of apocalypse. A beautiful woman holds the secret to where one of

Stryker

1983•Action

Complete Filmography & Success Status

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

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2001	Mulholland Drive	2nd Assistant Director	Super Hit	Similar →
1985	Red Heat	Mike	Flop	Similar →
1984	Mike's Murder	Randy	Flop	Similar →
1983	Christine	Buddy Repperton	Hit	Similar →
1983	Stryker	Bandit	Flop	Similar →
1983	Fire and Ice	Taro / Larn (voice)	Hit	Similar →
N/A	Faery	Pawpaws Bob	Flop	Similar →

William Ostrander - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of William Ostrander?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring William Ostrander is "Mulholland Drive" with a rating of 7.8/10.

How many movies has William Ostrander acted in?

William Ostrander has been featured in at least 7 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by William Ostrander?

Other notable films include "Christine", "Fire and Ice", and "Mike's Murder".