William Burress
ActingCareer Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of William Burress reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 41 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of William Burress'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 17% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), William Burress remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Shall We Dance, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best William Burress Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from William Burress's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of William Burress.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1939 | Never Say Die | Man with Dog | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | Hot Water | Clerk (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1937 | Wild Money | Spreckett (as William Burress) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1937 | Shall We Dance | Justice of the Peace (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | Racketeers in Exile | Thornton | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | We Who Are About to Die | Charlie Gaunt (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Dr. Socrates | George S. Harris - Grocery Proprietor | Average | Similar → |
| 1935 | Life Begins at Forty | Abercrombie's Friend | Flop | Similar → |
| 1935 | The Little Colonel | Dr. Scott | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Grand Old Girl | Butts | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | Opened by Mistake | Banker, Patsy's Boss | Flop | Similar → |
| 1934 | The Richest Girl in the World | Haley's Editor (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1934 | Jane Eyre | Minister | Flop | Similar → |
| 1934 | One Night of Love | Mr. Barrett - Mary's Father | Flop | Similar → |
| 1934 | Fashions of 1934 | Feldman | Average | Similar → |
| 1934 | Bedside | Oscar Bernstein - Music Critic | Flop | Similar → |
| 1933 | Convention City | Customer (as William Burress) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1933 | The World Changes | Mr. Krauss, a Banker | Flop | Similar → |
| 1933 | Broadway Thru a Keyhole | Thomas Barnum | Average | Similar → |
| 1933 | Pilgrimage | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | Lost in Limehouse or Lady Esmerelda's Predicament | Hop Tup | Flop | Similar → |
| 1932 | You Said a Mouthful | Roger Colby (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1932 | The Famous Ferguson Case | Dad Sipes | Average | Similar → |
| 1931 | Local Boy Makes Good | Colonel Small | Average | Similar → |
| 1931 | Blonde Crazy | Colonel Bellock | Hit | Similar → |
| 1927 | Fluttering Hearts | Father | Flop | Similar → |
| 1922 | The Girl Who Ran Wild | Johnny Cake | Flop | Similar → |
| 1921 | The Great Impersonation | Dr. Hugo Schmidt | Flop | Similar → |
| 1919 | Paid in Advance | Regan (as William Burress) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1919 | Lord and Lady Algy | Brabazon Tudway | Flop | Similar → |
| 1919 | The Forbidden Room | Lawyer | Flop | Similar → |
| 1918 | The Rainbow Trail | Waggoner | Flop | Similar → |
| 1918 | The Talk of the Town | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1918 | Kultur | The Kaiser | Flop | Similar → |
| 1917 | A Soul for Sale | Hale Faxon | Flop | Similar → |
| 1917 | The Scarlet Pimpernel | Chauvelin | Flop | Similar → |
| 1917 | The Spy | Freiheer Von Wittzchaeft | Flop | Similar → |
| 1916 | Fires of Conscience | Randolf Sneed | Flop | Similar → |
| 1916 | The Man from Bitter Roots | Toy | Flop | Similar → |
| 1916 | The Battle of Hearts | Captain Sprague | Flop | Similar → |
| 1914 | The School for Scandal | Rowley | Flop | Similar → |
William Burress - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of William Burress?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring William Burress is "Shall We Dance" with a rating of 7.2/10.
How many movies has William Burress acted in?
William Burress has been featured in at least 41 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by William Burress?
Other notable films include "Blonde Crazy", "Pilgrimage", and "We Who Are About to Die".