William Paterson

Acting

Freshness: Jan 24, 2026

6Total Films

7.5 Highest Rated

Born: Jul 7, 1919

Birth Place: Buffalo, New York, USA

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of William Paterson reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 6 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of William Paterson'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 33% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), William Paterson remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Dirty Harry, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best William Paterson Movies Ranked

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

★7.5

★7.5

Dirty Harry: When a madman dubbed 'Scorpio' terrorizes San Francisco, hard-nosed cop, Harry Callahan – famous for his take-no-prisone

Dirty Harry

1971•Action

★6.9

The Taming of the Shrew (1976) movie poster

★6.9

The Taming of the Shrew: San Francisco's prize-winning American Conservatory Theater's rowdy commedia dell'arte production incorporates slapstick

The Taming of the Shrew

1976•Comedy

★6.2

★6.2

Pacific Heights: A couple works hard to renovate their dream house and become landlords to pay for it. Unfortunately one of their tenants

Pacific Heights

1990•Thriller

★5.1

★5.1

At Long Last Love: Four socialites unexpectedly clash: heiress Brooke Carter runs into gambler Johnny Spanish at the race track while playb

At Long Last Love

1975•Comedy

★4.0

★4.0

Hear No Evil: A cop who became deaf as the result of a fight tries to break up a drug ring run by bikers.

Hear No Evil

1982•Crime

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of William Paterson.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1990	Pacific Heights	Mr. Hill	Average	Similar →
1982	Hear No Evil	Minister	Flop	Similar →
1981	A Christmas Carol	Ebenezer Scrooge	Flop	Similar →
1976	The Taming of the Shrew	Baptista	Hit	Similar →
1975	At Long Last Love	Murray (Poker Party)	Flop	Similar →
1971	Dirty Harry	Bannerman	Super Hit	Similar →

William Paterson - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of William Paterson?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring William Paterson is "Dirty Harry" with a rating of 7.5/10.

How many movies has William Paterson acted in?

William Paterson has been featured in at least 6 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by William Paterson?

Other notable films include "The Taming of the Shrew", "Pacific Heights", and "At Long Last Love".