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William Christie

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Freshness: Jan 25, 2026
12Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Dec 19, 1944
Birth Place: Buffalo, New York, USA

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of William Christie reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 12 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Music

The majority of William Christie's filmography leans towards the Music 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 42% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), William Christie remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Hippolyte and Aricie, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best William Christie Movies Ranked

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

★10.0
Hippolyte and Aricie (2010) movie poster
★10.0

Hippolyte and Aricie: In Glyndebournes first-ever staging of a opera by Rameau, director Jonathan Kent presents a production which, in his own

Hippolyte and Aricie

2010
★9.5
The Return of Ulysses to his Homeland (2002) movie poster
★9.5

The Return of Ulysses to his Homeland: Claudio Monteverdi's operatic adaptation of this story from Homer's The Odyssey receives a modern and distinctive stagin

The Return of Ulysses to his Homeland

2002•Music
★8.0
Semele (2007) movie poster
★8.0

Semele: Opera superstar Cecilia Bartoli offers her first operatic release on DVD in 12 years, and also her first opera in Englis

Semele

2007•Music
★8.0
Purcell: The Fairy Queen (2009) movie poster
★8.0

Purcell: The Fairy Queen: Jonathan Kent's spectacular production of Purcell's huge semi-opera is joyous, imaginative and witty. Glyndebourne, wit

Purcell: The Fairy Queen

2009
★7.1
Bosch: The Garden of Dreams (2016) movie poster
★7.1

Bosch: The Garden of Dreams: 2016 marks the 500th anniversary of the death of Hieronymus Bosch. It is almost the only information about the artist of

Bosch: The Garden of Dreams

2016•Documentary

Complete Filmography & Success Status

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

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2019 A Baroque Odyssey: Les Arts Florissants celebrates 40 years Conductor Flop Similar →
2018 Handel: Jephtha Conductor Flop Similar →
2016 Bosch: The Garden of Dreams Self Hit Similar →
2012 The Enchanted Island, a Baroque pastiche - Flop Similar →
2010 Hippolyte and Aricie - Super Hit Similar →
2009 Purcell: The Fairy Queen - Super Hit Similar →
2007 Semele Conductor Super Hit Similar →
2006 Rameau: In Convertendo Conductor Flop Similar →
2005 Les Paladins by Jean-Philippe Rameau or Baroque that Rocks Himself Flop Similar →
2002 The Return of Ulysses to his Homeland Conductor Super Hit Similar →
2001 Iphigénie en Tauride Self - Conductor Flop Similar →
1989 L'Opéra du Roi Music Director Flop Similar →

William Christie - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of William Christie?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring William Christie is "Hippolyte and Aricie" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has William Christie acted in?

William Christie has been featured in at least 12 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by William Christie?

Other notable films include "The Return of Ulysses to his Homeland", "Semele", and "Purcell: The Fairy Queen".