Billy Sands

Acting

Freshness: Jan 27, 2026

16Total Films

8.0 Highest Rated

Born: Jan 6, 1911

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Billy Sands reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 16 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Comedy

The majority of Billy Sands'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 19% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Billy Sands remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Ellery Queen: Don't Look Behind You, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Billy Sands Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Billy Sands's career based on audience ratings.

★8.0

Ellery Queen: Don't Look Behind You (1971) movie poster

★8.0

Ellery Queen: Don't Look Behind You: Detective Ellery Queen has to solve a series of murders where the victims were killed in numerically descending ages, th

Ellery Queen: Don't Look Behind You

1971•Mystery

★7.8

★7.8

Rocky: Rocky Balboa is a Philadelphia club fighter who seems to be going nowhere. But when a stroke of fate puts him in the rin

Rocky

1976•Drama

★6.5

★6.5

High Anxiety: A psychiatrist with intense acrophobia (fear of heights) goes to work for a mental institution run by doctors who appear

High Anxiety

1977•Comedy

★6.2

★6.2

Evil Roy Slade: Orphaned and left in the desert as an infant, Evil Roy Slade (John Astin) grew up alone—save for his teddy bear—and mean

Evil Roy Slade

1972•TV Movie

★6.2

★6.2

How to Frame a Figg: Don Knotts is Hollis Figg, the dumbest bookkeeper in town. When the city fathers buy a second-hand computer to cover up

How to Frame a Figg

1971•Comedy

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Billy Sands.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1981	The Munsters' Revenge	Shorty	Average	Similar →
1980	Serial	Bartender	Flop	Similar →
1977	High Anxiety	Customer	Hit	Similar →
1977	The World's Greatest Lover	Guard - Paramount	Average	Similar →
1976	Raid on Entebbe	Mr. Goldbaum	Average	Similar →
1976	Rocky	Club Fight Announcer	Super Hit	Similar →
1974	The Girl Who Came Gift-Wrapped	Barney	Average	Similar →
1973	The Harrad Experiment	Jack	Flop	Similar →
1972	Another Nice Mess	Interpreter	Flop	Similar →
1972	Evil Roy Slade	Randolph Sweet	Average	Similar →
1971	Ellery Queen: Don't Look Behind You	Adrian Abbott	Super Hit	Similar →
1971	How to Frame a Figg	Bowling Alley Manager	Average	Similar →
1969	The Love God?	Barber (uncredited)	Average	Similar →
1965	McHale's Navy Joins the Air Force	Motor Machinist Mate Harrison Bell	Flop	Similar →
1964	McHale's Navy	Motor Machinist Mate Harrison Bell	Flop	Similar →
1959	Keep in Step	Pvt. Dino Papparelli	Flop	Similar →

Billy Sands - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Billy Sands?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Billy Sands is "Ellery Queen: Don't Look Behind You" with a rating of 8.0/10.

How many movies has Billy Sands acted in?

Billy Sands has been featured in at least 16 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Billy Sands?

Other notable films include "Rocky", "High Anxiety", and "Evil Roy Slade".