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Bill Gavin

Acting
Freshness: Jan 28, 2026
10Total Films
7.0 Highest Rated
Born: Jan 8, 1915
Birth Place: South Shields, Tyne and Wear, England, UK

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Bill Gavin 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 Bill Gavin'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 10% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Bill Gavin remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Clay, Smeddum and Greenden, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Bill Gavin Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Bill Gavin's career based on audience ratings.

★7.0
Clay, Smeddum and Greenden (1976) movie poster
★7.0

Clay, Smeddum and Greenden: Trilogy of one-act plays based on short stories by Lewis Grassic Gibbon. ‘Clay’ is the story of a men who neglects his w

Clay, Smeddum and Greenden

1976•Drama
★6.2
Soft Top Hard Shoulder (1993) movie poster
★6.2

Soft Top Hard Shoulder: Eight years ago, Gavin, the artistic son of a Scots-Italian ice-cream dynasty, turned his back on Glasgow and moved sout

Soft Top Hard Shoulder

1993•Comedy
★6.0
Jabberwocky (1977) movie poster
★6.0

Jabberwocky: After the death of his father, young Dennis Cooper goes to town where he has to pass several adventures. The town and th

Jabberwocky

1977•Fantasy
★5.2
Staggered (1994) movie poster
★5.2

Staggered: Very much in love, Neil's wedding plans are sabotaged, beginning when he is abandoned, naked, on a Scottish island. A ro

Staggered

1994•Comedy
★3.3
The Flipside of Dominick Hide (1980) movie poster
★3.3

The Flipside of Dominick Hide: Dominick Hide, a time traveller from the year 2130, is studying the London transport system of 1980. Time travellers are

The Flipside of Dominick Hide

1980•Sci-Fi

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Bill Gavin.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1994 Staggered Old Man Flop Similar →
1993 Tis' the Season to be Jolly Jack Bannister Flop Similar →
1993 Soft Top Hard Shoulder Man in Tiny Car Average Similar →
1987 Shoot for the Sun Old Man in Lift Flop Similar →
1984 Charlie Funeral Attendant Flop Similar →
1980 The Flipside of Dominick Hide Brian Flop Similar →
1980 Dalhousie's Luck Dr Halliday Flop Similar →
1977 Jabberwocky Old Man with Petition Average Similar →
1976 A Wily Couple Wullie Flop Similar →
1976 Clay, Smeddum and Greenden Doctor Hit Similar →

Bill Gavin - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Bill Gavin?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Bill Gavin is "Clay, Smeddum and Greenden" with a rating of 7.0/10.

How many movies has Bill Gavin acted in?

Bill Gavin has been featured in at least 10 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Bill Gavin?

Other notable films include "Soft Top Hard Shoulder", "Jabberwocky", and "Staggered".