Bill Hickman
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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. William "Bill" Hickman (January 25, 1921 – February 24, 1986) was a stunt driver, actor, and stunt coordinator from the 1950s through to the late 1970s. Hickman played a major role in terms of development and execution in three of the greatest movie car chase sequences of all time: Bullitt, The French Connection and The Seven-Ups, all shot on actual city streets. Description above from the Wikipedia article Bill Hickman, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Bill Hickman reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 35 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Bill Hickman's filmography leans towards the Drama 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 31% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Bill Hickman remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Joker is Wild, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Bill Hickman Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Bill Hickman's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Bill Hickman.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Steve McQueen: The Essence of Cool | Self (archive footage) | Average | Similar → |
| 1998 | 'Bullitt': Steve McQueen's Commitment to Reality | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | The Seven-Ups | Bo | Average | Similar → |
| 1972 | Hickey & Boggs | Monte | Average | Similar → |
| 1972 | The War Between Men and Women | Large Gentleman | Average | Similar → |
| 1971 | The French Connection | Mulderig | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | Zabriskie Point | Gun Store Owner / Clerk (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | Patton | General Patton's Driver | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1969 | Daughter of the Mind | Enemy Agent | Average | Similar → |
| 1968 | Bullitt | Phil | Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | Point Blank | Reese's Guard on Balcony (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | Take Her, She's Mine | Wolf-Whistler Who Drives Into Mailbox (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1963 | Johnny Cool | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1962 | Mr. Hobbs Takes a Vacation | Driver in Bird Walk Scene (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1960 | Home from the Hill | Bartender (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | The Mating Game | Fleeing Office Worker (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1958 | Houseboat | Handsome Man (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1957 | Raintree County | Townsman (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1957 | The Helen Morgan Story | Party Guest (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1957 | The Joker is Wild | Hood with Knife (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | Appointment with a Shadow | Farrell | Flop | Similar → |
| 1957 | An Affair to Remember | Ship Passenger (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | Ten Thousand Bedrooms | Party Guest (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1955 | The Square Jungle | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | A Bullet for Joey | Macklin's Bodyguard (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1954 | Phffft | Studio Technician (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1954 | Living It Up | Newspaper Office Worker (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1953 | Kiss Me Kate | Audience Member (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1953 | Jennifer | Club Patron (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1953 | Gentlemen Prefer Blondes | Ship Passenger (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | The Red Ball Express | Soldier in Bistro (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1951 | The Unknown Man | (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1951 | Angels in the Outfield | Reporter #1 (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | Iron Man | Fight Crowd Spectator (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1950 | To Please a Lady | Mike's Pit Crew | Average | Similar → |
Bill Hickman - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Bill Hickman?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Bill Hickman is "The Joker is Wild" with a rating of 8.0/10.
How many movies has Bill Hickman acted in?
Bill Hickman has been featured in at least 35 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Bill Hickman?
Other notable films include "'Bullitt': Steve McQueen's Commitment to Reality", "The French Connection", and "Patton".