Ed Williams

Acting

Updated: Apr 10, 2026

16Total Films

7.3 Highest Rated

Born: Nov 26, 1926

Birth Place: San Jose, California, USA

About Ed Williams

Ed Williams (November 26, 1926 - October 2, 2025) was an American actor, known for Father of the Bride and The Naked Gun franchise.

Ed Williams Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Ed Williams reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 16 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 25% of Ed 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 The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad!, which stands out as a key performance.

Best Ed Williams Movies Ranked

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

The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad! (1988) movie poster

The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad!: When the bumbling Lieutenant Frank Drebin investigates events following the shooting of his partner, he stumbles upon an

The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad!

1988•Comedy

The Naked Gun 2½: The Smell of Fear (1991) movie poster

The Naked Gun 2½: The Smell of Fear: Bumbling lieutenant Frank Drebin is out to foil the big boys in the energy industry, who intend to suppress technology t

The Naked Gun 2½: The Smell of Fear

1991•Comedy

Naked Gun 33⅓: The Final Insult (1994) movie poster

Naked Gun 33⅓: The Final Insult: Frank Drebin is persuaded out of retirement to go undercover in a state prison. There he has to find out what top terror

Naked Gun 33⅓: The Final Insult

1994•Comedy

Father of the Bride (1991) movie poster

Father of the Bride: George Banks is an ordinary, middle-class man whose 22 year-old daughter Annie has decided to marry a man from an upper-

Father of the Bride

1991•Comedy

The Giant of Thunder Mountain (1990) movie poster

The Giant of Thunder Mountain: A mountain man is falsely accused of the murder of his parents.

The Giant of Thunder Mountain

1990•Western

Full Filmography

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

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1995	Kill Shot	Preacher	Flop	Similar →
1994	Naked Gun 33⅓: The Final Insult	Ted	Hit	Similar →
1993	Carnosaur	Dr. Sterling Raven	Flop	Similar →
1992	High Strung	Boss	Average	Similar →
1991	Father of the Bride	Reverend	Hit	Similar →
1991	The Woman Who Sinned	Priest	Flop	Similar →
1991	The Naked Gun 2½: The Smell of Fear	Ted Olsen	Hit	Similar →
1991	Flight of Black Angel	Dispatcher	Flop	Similar →
1990	The Giant of Thunder Mountain	Mr. Macgruder	Average	Similar →
1988	The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad!	Ted Olsen	Hit	Similar →
1988	Going to the Chapel	Reverend Morton	Flop	Similar →
1988	To Heal a Nation	Chaplin	Flop	Similar →
1987	Infidelity	Priest	Average	Similar →
1986	Ratboy	Lake Reporter	Flop	Similar →
1983	I Want to Live	Minister	Flop	Similar →
1982	Police Squad!	Ted Olson	Flop	Similar →

Ed Williams - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Ed Williams?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Ed Williams is "The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad!" with a rating of 7.3/10.

How many movies has Ed Williams acted in?

Ed Williams has been featured in at least 16 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Ed Williams?

Other notable films include "The Naked Gun 2½: The Smell of Fear", "Naked Gun 33⅓: The Final Insult", and "Father of the Bride".