
Will Estes
ActingAbout Will Estes
Will Estes (born William Estes Nipper, October 21, 1978 in Los Angeles, California) is an American actor best known for his role as JJ Pryor, on the NBC drama American Dreams. In 2010, he joined the cast of Tom Selleck's new CBS police drama Blue Bloods. In the series, he plays Jamieson "Jamie" Reagan, a New York Police Department officer and the younger son of the fictional police commissioner, played by Selleck. Estes' break-out movie role was Seaman Ronald 'Rabbit' Parker on U-571. Early in his career, he did many commercials including Fruit of the Loom and numerous guest starring roles in shows like Highway to Heaven and Santa Barbara. Then he was chosen out of 700 other kids for the series The New Lassie. Since then he has had many starring roles in TV shows and he dabbled in the Music Video industry. He has appeared in Meat Loaf's video "Objects In The Rear View Mirror May Appear Closer Than They Are" (from Bat out of Hell II: Back into Hell) and was in Bon Jovi's video "It's My Life" with Shiri Appleby. In 2000, according to a 2005 Soap Talk interview, Jon Bon Jovi asked him to be in his music video after he worked with him on U-571. He did most of his own stunts in the video. So far, this has been one of his favorite career moments. Will had a leading role in the Fox show Reunion. The show followed six best friends over the course of 20 years, with each episode marking the next successive year. When the group meets up for their 20th high school reunion, one turns up dead at the end of the night. In late 2005 Fox announced that the series would be cancelled due to low ratings and the identity of the murderer would not be revealed. An upcoming project is a short movie Luz Del Mundo. He will be playing Jack Kerouac, a good friend of Neal Cassady. The movie is in post production and will be seen in future film festivals. It was written by Ty Roberts and David Trimble, directed by Ty Roberts and produced by Ryan McWhirter and John Pitts. He has also appeared in a couple photographs, in the books Hollywood Splash ISBN 1-57687-183-5 and Men Before 10 AM Too ISBN 1-57687-084-7. He was nominated 4 different times for one award, the Young Artist Awards for The New Lassie and Kirk.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Will Estes reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 23 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Will Estes'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 22% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Will Estes remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Dark Knight Rises, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Will Estes Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Will Estes's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Will Estes.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Anchors | Dylan | Flop | Similar → |
| 2013 | Mission Park | The Dealer | Flop | Similar → |
| 2013 | Automotive | Kansas | Average | Similar → |
| 2012 | The Dark Knight Rises | Officer Simon Jansen | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | Shadow of Fear | Morgan Pierce | Average | Similar → |
| 2011 | Magic Valley | Jimmy Duvante | Average | Similar → |
| 2009 | Not Since You | Billy Sweetzer | Flop | Similar → |
| 2005 | The Dive from Clausen's Pier | Mike Mayer | Flop | Similar → |
| 2004 | See You in My Dreams | Ben | Flop | Similar → |
| 2003 | May | Chris | Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | New Port South | Chris | Flop | Similar → |
| 2001 | Mimic 2 | Nicky | Flop | Similar → |
| 2001 | My Husband's Double Life | Ted | Average | Similar → |
| 2000 | Terror Tract | Sean Goodwin | Average | Similar → |
| 2000 | U-571 | Ronald Rabbit Parker | Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | Blue Ridge Fall | Taz | Flop | Similar → |
| 1995 | How to Make an American Quilt | Boy at Party | Average | Similar → |
| 1993 | Once Upon a Forest | Willy (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | Jonny's Golden Quest | Jonny Quest | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | The Last Halloween | Michael | Average | Similar → |
| 1991 | Dutch | Teddy | Average | Similar → |
| 1990 | Menu for Murder | Chad Henshaw | Flop | Similar → |
| 1990 | Miracle Landing | David Kornberg | Average | Similar → |
Will Estes - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Will Estes?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Will Estes is "The Dark Knight Rises" with a rating of 7.8/10.
How many movies has Will Estes acted in?
Will Estes has been featured in at least 23 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Will Estes?
Other notable films include "Jonny's Golden Quest", "May", and "U-571".




