William J. Kelly

Acting

Freshness: Jan 21, 2026

11Total Films

6.3 Highest Rated

Born: Jun 16, 1875

Birth Place: Newburyport, Massachusetts, USA

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of William J. Kelly reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 11 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of William J. Kelly'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 0% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), William J. Kelly remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Proud Flesh, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best William J. Kelly Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from William J. Kelly's career based on audience ratings.

★6.3

★6.3

Proud Flesh: The snooty Fernanda decides to leave Spain to visit her uncle in San Francisco in order to escape the attentions of the

Proud Flesh

1925•Comedy

★6.2

★6.2

Below the Sea: A wealthy woman funds an underwater expedition to explore for marine life, but what she doesn't know is that her "collea

Below the Sea

1933•Adventure

★6.0

★6.0

Afraid to Talk: Corrupt politicians resort to murder and blackmail when a young boy accidentally witnesses them taking payoffs.

Afraid to Talk

1932•Crime

★5.9

★5.9

The Woman Accused: Jeffrey and Glenda are two lovers about to embark on a three-day cruise to nowhere. Their plan is to be married on board

The Woman Accused

1933•Drama

★5.8

★5.8

Six of a Kind: The Whinneys share expenses for their trip to Hollywood with George and Gracie and their great Dane. A clerk in Whinney'

Six of a Kind

1934•Comedy

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of William J. Kelly.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1934	Six of a Kind	Gillette	Average	Similar →
1933	Below the Sea	Dr. Chapman	Average	Similar →
1933	King of the Jungle	Government Inspector (uncredited)	Flop	Similar →
1933	The Woman Accused	Steamship Captain (uncredited)	Average	Similar →
1932	Afraid to Talk	Third-Degree Detective	Average	Similar →
1925	The Caretaker's Daughter	The Young Husband's Boss	Flop	Similar →
1925	Parisian Nights	Fontane	Flop	Similar →
1925	Proud Flesh	Mr. McKee	Average	Similar →
1924	Lily of the Dust	Walter von Prell	Flop	Similar →
1918	Secret Strings	Raoul Newell	Flop	Similar →
1915	A Woman's Resurrection	Prince Dimitri Nekhludoff	Flop	Similar →

William J. Kelly - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of William J. Kelly?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring William J. Kelly is "Proud Flesh" with a rating of 6.3/10.

How many movies has William J. Kelly acted in?

William J. Kelly has been featured in at least 11 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by William J. Kelly?

Other notable films include "Below the Sea", "Afraid to Talk", and "The Woman Accused".