Brian Williams - Actor Profile

Brian Williams

Acting
Updated: Apr 10, 2026
18Total Films
9.0 Highest Rated
Born: May 5, 1959
Birth Place: Ridgewood, New Jersey, USA

About Brian Williams

Newscaster for MSNBC.

Known For: ActingIndustry Veteran

Brian Williams Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Brian Williams reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 18 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Brian Williams's work falls within the Documentary genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 50% of Brian Williams's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Relatively Free, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Brian Williams Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Brian Williams's career based on audience ratings.

★9.0
Relatively Free (2016) movie poster
★9.0

Relatively Free: A short film following the release of journalist and activist Barrett Brown from prison, and his drive across Texas to a

Relatively Free

2016•Documentary
★8.4
NASCAR Hall of Fame Biography: Dale Earnhardt (2010) movie poster
★8.4

NASCAR Hall of Fame Biography: Dale Earnhardt: Profiling Dale Earnhardt, one of five inaugural inductees. The seven-time Cup Series champ known as "The Intimidator" wo

NASCAR Hall of Fame Biography: Dale Earnhardt

2010•Documentary
★7.8
Top Priority: The Terror Within (2012) movie poster
★7.8

Top Priority: The Terror Within: Federal officer with the Department of Homeland Security discovers a national security breach related to the entry of 23

Top Priority: The Terror Within

2012•Documentary
★7.5
Beastie Boys Story (2020) movie poster
★7.5

Beastie Boys Story: Here's a little story they're about to tell... Mike Diamond and Adam Horovitz share the story of their band and 40 years

Beastie Boys Story

2020•Music
★7.1
Albert Brooks: Defending My Life (2023) movie poster
★7.1

Albert Brooks: Defending My Life: Rob Reiner profiles Albert Brooks, comedic legend, acclaimed filmmaker, talented character actor and a lifelong friend,

Albert Brooks: Defending My Life

2023•Documentary

Full Filmography

Every movie Brian Williams has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2025 Murder in Monaco Self - News Anchor (archive footage) Average Similar →
2024 Untold: The Murder of Air McNair Self - News Anchor, MSNBC (archive footage) Average Similar →
2023 Albert Brooks: Defending My Life Self Hit Similar →
2021 Rulon Gardner Won't Die - Average Similar →
2020 My Darling Vivian Self (archive footage) Hit Similar →
2020 Beastie Boys Story Self (archive footage) Super Hit Similar →
2019 We Are Columbine Self Hit Similar →
2016 Relatively Free Himself (Archival Footage) (uncredited) Super Hit Similar →
2016 Business of Disaster Self - NBC Reporter Flop Similar →
2014 Capturing Captain Phillips Self Flop Similar →
2012 12-12-12 | The Concert for Sandy Relief Self Hit Similar →
2012 Top Priority: The Terror Within Self (archive footage) Super Hit Similar →
2010 Unforgettable Self Flop Similar →
2010 NASCAR Hall of Fame Biography: Dale Earnhardt Host Super Hit Similar →
2010 The Simpsons 20th Anniversary Special - In 3D! On Ice! Self Hit Similar →
2009 Yes We Can! - The Barack Obama Story self / narrator Flop Similar →
2009 No Kidding, Me Too! Himself (archive footage) (uncredited) Flop Similar →
2008 Little Spirit: Christmas in New York Rock Granite (voice) Flop Similar →

Brian Williams - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Brian Williams?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Brian Williams is "Relatively Free" with a rating of 9.0/10.

How many movies has Brian Williams acted in?

Brian Williams has been featured in at least 18 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Brian Williams?

Other notable films include "NASCAR Hall of Fame Biography: Dale Earnhardt", "Top Priority: The Terror Within", and "Beastie Boys Story".

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