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William Cottrell

Acting

Updated: Apr 13, 2026

11Total Films

7.2 Highest Rated

William Cottrell Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of William Cottrell reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 11 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of William Cottrell's work falls within the Thriller genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 27% of William Cottrell's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains The Naked City, which stands out as a key performance.

Best William Cottrell Movies Ranked

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

The Naked City (1948) movie poster

The Naked City: After a former model is drowned in her bathtub, Detective James Halloran and Lieutenant Dan Muldoon attempt to piece tog

The Naked City

1948•Crime

Julius Caesar (1953) movie poster

Julius Caesar: The growing ambition of Julius Caesar is a source of major concern to his close friend Brutus. Cassius persuades him to

Julius Caesar

1953•Drama

All the King's Men (1949) movie poster

All the King's Men: A man of humble beginnings and honest intentions rises to power by nefarious means. Along for the wild ride are an earne

All the King's Men

1949•Drama

The Strange Door (1951) movie poster

The Strange Door: The wicked Alain plots an elaborate revenge against his younger brother Edmund, leading to a deadly confrontation in his

The Strange Door

1951•Horror

Donovan's Brain (1953) movie poster

Donovan's Brain: A scientist takes the brain of dead man and revives it via electrodes as it lays suspended in a tank of liquid. Soon, th

Donovan's Brain

1953•Sci-Fi

Full Filmography

Every movie William Cottrell has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1981	Killing at Hell's Gate	Sen. Hastings	Average	Similar →
1954	Return to Treasure Island	Cookie	Flop	Similar →
1954	Captain Kidd and the Slave Girl	Roberts (as Bill Cottrell)	Flop	Similar →
1953	Captain John Smith and Pocahontas	Macklin (uncredited)	Flop	Similar →
1953	Donovan's Brain	Dr. Crane (uncredited)	Average	Similar →
1953	Julius Caesar	Cinna	Hit	Similar →
1953	Loose in London	Reggie	Flop	Similar →
1951	The Strange Door	Corbeau	Average	Similar →
1949	The Man on the Eiffel Tower	Moers	Flop	Similar →
1949	All the King's Men	Reporter (uncredited)	Hit	Similar →
1948	The Naked City	Bisbee (uncredited)	Hit	Similar →

William Cottrell - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of William Cottrell?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring William Cottrell is "The Naked City" with a rating of 7.2/10.

How many movies has William Cottrell acted in?

William Cottrell has been featured in at least 11 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by William Cottrell?

Other notable films include "Julius Caesar", "All the King's Men", and "The Strange Door".