Cliff Williams - Actor Profile

Cliff Williams

Acting
Freshness: Jan 21, 2026
38Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Dec 14, 1949
Birth Place: Romford, Essex, England, UK

About Cliff Williams

Clifford Williams (born 14 December 1949) is an English musician, best known as the bassist and backing vocalist of the Australian hard rock band AC/DC. He started his professional music career in 1967 and had previously been in the English groups Home and Bandit. His first studio album with AC/DC was Powerage in 1978. Williams was inducted into the American Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of AC/DC in 2003. Williams announced his retirement from AC/DC in 2016, but returned for their 2020 comeback album Power Up along with band mates Brian Johnson and Phil Rudd. His side projects include benefit concerts.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Cliff Williams reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 38 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Music

The majority of Cliff Williams's filmography leans towards the Music 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 45% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Cliff Williams remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in AC/DC: Live At The Apollo, Glasgow, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Cliff Williams Movies Ranked

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

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Cliff Williams.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2023 Rock: the origin Self (archive footage) Super Hit Similar →
2020 AC/DC: The Story of Back in Black Self Flop Similar →
2012 AC/DC: Dirty Deeds Self Flop Similar →
2009 AC/DC: Live at River Plate Bass Super Hit Similar →
2009 AC/DC Backtracks Cliff Williams Flop Similar →
2009 AC/DC: Live at Circus Krone - Average Similar →
2008 AC/DC: Hells Highway Himself Flop Similar →
2008 AC/DC - At the Pavillon in Paris 1979 - Super Hit Similar →
2007 AC/DC - Plug Me In Self Super Hit Similar →
2005 ACDC - Rough & Tough Bass Flop Similar →
2005 AC/DC: Family Jewels Self Super Hit Similar →
2004 AC/DC - Ride On, Bon! Himself - Bass Flop Similar →
2003 AC/DC: live at the SARStock Festival Bass Flop Similar →
2003 Toronto Rocks Self Super Hit Similar →
2003 AC/DC Live At The Circus Krone Himself - Bass Hit Similar →
2003 AC/DC: Live '77 At The Hippodrome Golders Green London Bass Guitar Hit Similar →
2003 AC/DC Live '77 Self Super Hit Similar →
2003 AC/DC ‎– Live 77-78 - Flop Similar →
2001 AC/DC: Stiff Upper Lip Live Himself - Bass Guitar Super Hit Similar →
1997 Private Parts Cliff Williams - AC-DC Bassist Average Similar →
1996 AC/DC: No Bull Bass Guitar Hit Similar →
1992 AC/DC: Live At Donington Self - Bass Super Hit Similar →
1992 For Those About to Rock - Monsters In Moscow - Super Hit Similar →
1990 AC/DC - Rocks Detroit Bass Super Hit Similar →
1986 For Memory - Flop Similar →
1984 AC/DC: Donington Park 18 August 1984 - Flop Similar →
1983 AC/DC Joe Louis Arena Detroit USA November 18 1983 Himself Flop Similar →
1981 AC/DC - Capital Center, Landover, MD, USA, December 1981 - Flop Similar →
1981 AC/DC: Lightning Over Japan Bass Flop Similar →
1980 AC/DC: Let There Be Rock Self - Bass Super Hit Similar →
1979 AC/DC: Live At The Pavillion, Paris 1979 Self Flop Similar →
1979 AC/DC: World Series of Rock '79 Bass Flop Similar →
1979 AC/DC: Live at Rijnhallen, Arnhem, Netherlands - Flop Similar →
1978 Rock Goes To College: AC/DC Himself Super Hit Similar →
1978 AC/DC: Live At The Apollo, Glasgow Self - Bass Guitar Super Hit Similar →
N/A AC/DC - Fly On The Wall - Flop Similar →
N/A Back In Black - The Videos - Flop Similar →
N/A AC/DC Church Of Rock - The Bon Scott Years Bass Guitar Flop Similar →

Cliff Williams - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Cliff Williams?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Cliff Williams is "AC/DC: Live At The Apollo, Glasgow" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Cliff Williams acted in?

Cliff Williams has been featured in at least 38 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Cliff Williams?

Other notable films include "Rock: the origin", "Rock Goes To College: AC/DC", and "AC/DC Live '77".