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Willard W. Willingham

Acting
Freshness: Jan 23, 2026
9Total Films
6.4 Highest Rated

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Willard W. Willingham reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 9 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Western

The majority of Willard W. Willingham's filmography leans towards the Western 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), Willard W. Willingham remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Night Passage, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Willard W. Willingham Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Willard W. Willingham's career based on audience ratings.

★6.4
Night Passage (1957) movie poster
★6.4

Night Passage: Grant MacLaine, a former railroad troubleshooter, lost his job after letting his outlaw, the Utica Kid, escape. After sp

Night Passage

1957•Western
★6.4
Arizona Raiders (1965) movie poster
★6.4

Arizona Raiders: Murphy plays an ex-Quantrill's Raider who's released from jail with buddy Cooper to be deputized as Arizona Rangers in o

Arizona Raiders

1965•Western
★6.2
Hell Bent for Leather (1960) movie poster
★6.2

Hell Bent for Leather: When Clay Santell stops in the town of Sutterville after having his horse stolen, he is mistaken by townspeople for a mu

Hell Bent for Leather

1960•Western
★5.8
Joe Butterfly (1957) movie poster
★5.8

Joe Butterfly: The staff of "Yank" magazine are among the first American troops into Tokyo after the Japanese surrender. Their mission:

Joe Butterfly

1957•Comedy
★5.1
40 Guns to Apache Pass (1967) movie poster
★5.1

40 Guns to Apache Pass: The Apaches are on the warpath and the Army must defend them. Murphy's mission is to get a shipment of rifles, but it's

40 Guns to Apache Pass

1967•Western

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Willard W. Willingham.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1967 40 Guns to Apache Pass Fuller Flop Similar →
1965 Arizona Raiders Eddie (as Willard Willingham) Average Similar →
1965 Deadwood '76 Deputy Harding Flop Similar →
1964 Magic Christmas Tree - Flop Similar →
1960 Hell Bent for Leather (uncredited) Average Similar →
1957 Night Passage Click Average Similar →
1957 Joe Butterfly Soldier Average Similar →
1949 Red Canyon Van Flop Similar →
1947 The Law Comes to Gunsight Henchman Flop Similar →

Willard W. Willingham - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Willard W. Willingham?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Willard W. Willingham is "Night Passage" with a rating of 6.4/10.

How many movies has Willard W. Willingham acted in?

Willard W. Willingham has been featured in at least 9 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Willard W. Willingham?

Other notable films include "Arizona Raiders", "Hell Bent for Leather", and "Joe Butterfly".