Ellis Williams - Actor Profile

Ellis Williams

Acting
Updated: Apr 11, 2026
23Total Films
7.4 Highest Rated
Born: Jun 28, 1951
Birth Place: Brunswick, Georgia, USA

Ellis Williams Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Ellis Williams reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 23 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 30% of Ellis 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 Jackie Brown, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Ellis Williams Movies Ranked

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

★7.4
Jackie Brown (1997) movie poster
★7.4

Jackie Brown: Jackie Brown is a flight attendant who gets caught in the middle of smuggling cash into the country for her gunrunner bo

Jackie Brown

1997•Crime
★7.3
Eddie Murphy Raw (1987) movie poster
★7.3

Eddie Murphy Raw: Eddie Murphy delights, shocks and entertains with dead-on celebrity impersonations, observations on '80s love, sex and m

Eddie Murphy Raw

1987•Comedy
★7.0
Elephant (2003) movie poster
★7.0

Elephant: Several ordinary high school students go through their daily routine as two others prepare for something more malevolent

Elephant

2003•Crime
★6.9
Antwone Fisher (2002) movie poster
★6.9

Antwone Fisher: A sailor prone to violent outbursts is sent to a naval psychiatrist for help. Refusing at first to open up, the young ma

Antwone Fisher

2002•Drama
★6.8
Ali (2001) movie poster
★6.8

Ali: In 1964, a brash, new pro boxer, fresh from his Olympic gold medal victory, explodes onto the scene: Cassius Clay. Bold

Ali

2001•Drama

Full Filmography

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

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2013 Morning Bartender Flop Similar →
2009 17 Again Bailiff Average Similar →
2007 Only for You Dale Flop Similar →
2004 The Girl Next Door Scholarship President Hit Similar →
2003 Elephant GSA Teacher Hit Similar →
2003 The Battle of Shaker Heights Charlie Hayes Average Similar →
2002 Antwone Fisher Reverand Tate (as Ellis E. Williams) Hit Similar →
2002 Little John Lou Average Similar →
2001 Ali Family Photo Man Hit Similar →
2001 Kingdom Come Woodrow 'Bud' Slocumb Hit Similar →
2000 Attention Shoppers Luke Flop Similar →
2000 The Adventures of Rocky & Bullwinkle Security Guard Flop Similar →
1998 Rituals Jacob Flop Similar →
1997 Jackie Brown Cockatoo Bartender Hit Similar →
1997 8 Heads in a Duffel Bag Newark Porter Flop Similar →
1996 The Glimmer Man Brother Gaglio Flop Similar →
1996 Lawnmower Man 2: Beyond Cyberspace Chief of Security Flop Similar →
1996 Alien Nation: Millennium Frank Norton Flop Similar →
1994 Drop Squad Frankman Flop Similar →
1993 Me and Veronica Bridge Guard Flop Similar →
1990 Backstreet Dreams Slick Shot Flop Similar →
1987 Eddie Murphy Raw Eddie's Uncle Hit Similar →
1987 The Saint in Manhattan Willy the Con Flop Similar →

Ellis Williams - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Ellis Williams?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Ellis Williams is "Jackie Brown" with a rating of 7.4/10.

How many movies has Ellis Williams acted in?

Ellis Williams has been featured in at least 23 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Ellis Williams?

Other notable films include "Eddie Murphy Raw", "Elephant", and "Antwone Fisher".

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