William Baldwin
ActingAbout William Baldwin
William Joseph 'Billy' Baldwin (born February 21, 1963) is an American actor, producer, and writer, known for his starring roles in such films as Flatliners (1990), Backdraft (1991), Sliver (1993), Fair Game (1995), Virus (1999), Double Bang (2001), as Johnny 13 in Danny Phantom (2004–2007), Art Heist (2004), The Squid and the Whale (2005), as Senator Patrick Darling on the ABC drama Dirty Sexy Money (2007–2009), Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths (2010), and was a regular guest on Gossip Girl as William van der Woodsen and Parenthood as Gordon Flint. He also starred as lead detective Brian Albert in the Lifetime Original Movie The Craigslist Killer. He is brother to actors Alec Baldwin, Stephen Baldwin, and Daniel Baldwin. He is married to singer Chynna Phillips (Wilson Phillips) and they have 3 children.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of William Baldwin reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of William Baldwin'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), William Baldwin remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Disaster Strike Force, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best William Baldwin Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from William Baldwin's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of William Baldwin.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Disaster Strike Force | Senator Carlsson | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2025 | No Address | Robert | Hit | Similar → |
| 2024 | South of Hope Street | Daniel | Flop | Similar → |
| 2023 | Assault on Hill 400 | General Weaver | Flop | Similar → |
| 2023 | Ice Storm | Senator Carlson | Average | Similar → |
| 2023 | 20.0 Megaquake | Senator Carlson | Average | Similar → |
| 2023 | Candy Land | Sheriff Rex | Average | Similar → |
| 2022 | The Case of the Christmas Diamond | Detective Billings | Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | A Royal Christmas on Ice | Daryl Blake | Average | Similar → |
| 2022 | The Good Witch of Christmas | Tony | Flop | Similar → |
| 2022 | Super Volcano | Senator Carlson | Average | Similar → |
| 2022 | American Badass: A Michael Madsen Retrospective | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 2022 | Dakota | Monty Sanders | Average | Similar → |
| 2020 | S.O.S. Survive or Sacrifice | Jake | Average | Similar → |
| 2020 | Beckman | Reese | Average | Similar → |
| 2019 | Wrestled Away: The Lee Kemp Story | Narrator | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Backdraft 2 | Brian McCaffrey | Average | Similar → |
| 2019 | Welcome to Acapulco | Drake Savage | Flop | Similar → |
| 2019 | 1st Born | Saul | Average | Similar → |
| 2018 | Cut Off | Haskell | Average | Similar → |
| 2017 | While You Were Dating | Nick Stendahl | Flop | Similar → |
| 2015 | Back to the Jurassic | Sarco | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | Sexy Evil Genius | Bert Mayfaire | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | Be My Valentine | Dan Farrell | Average | Similar → |
| 2012 | Dino Time | Sarco (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 2011 | The Craigslist Killer | Detective Bennett | Flop | Similar → |
| 2010 | Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths | Batman (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | A Plumm Summer | Micky Plumm | Average | Similar → |
| 2008 | Forgetting Sarah Marshall | Detective Hunter Rush | Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | Noise | Mayor's Chief of Staff | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | Adrift in Manhattan | Mark Phipps | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | Humble Pie | Truman Hope | Average | Similar → |
| 2005 | The Squid and the Whale | Ivan | Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | Danny Phantom: The Ultimate Enemy | Johnny 13 (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Red Rover | Will Logan | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | You Stupid Man | Brady | Average | Similar → |
| 2001 | Last Party 2000 | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 2001 | One Eyed King | Frank | Flop | Similar → |
| 2000 | Relative Values | Don Lucas | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | Virus | Steve Baker | Flop | Similar → |
| 1998 | Bulworth | Constance's Lover (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1996 | Curdled | Paul Guell | Average | Similar → |
| 1995 | Fair Game | Max Kirkpatrick | Flop | Similar → |
| 1995 | A Pyromaniac's Love Story | Garet | Flop | Similar → |
| 1993 | Sliver | Zeke Hawkins | Average | Similar → |
| 1991 | Backdraft | Brian McCaffrey | Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | Flatliners | Joe Hurley | Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | Internal Affairs | Van Stretch | Average | Similar → |
| 1989 | Born on the Fourth of July | Platoon - Vietnam | Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | The Preppie Murder | Robert Chambers | Flop | Similar → |
William Baldwin - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of William Baldwin?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring William Baldwin is "Disaster Strike Force" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has William Baldwin acted in?
William Baldwin has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by William Baldwin?
Other notable films include "Danny Phantom: The Ultimate Enemy", "Wrestled Away: The Lee Kemp Story", and "Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths".