William Jordan - Actor Profile

William Jordan

Acting
Updated: Apr 10, 2026
20Total Films
8.0 Highest Rated
Born: Oct 13, 1937
Birth Place: Milan, Indiana, USA

William Jordan Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of William Jordan reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 20 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 40% of William Jordan'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 Disappearance of Aimee, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best William Jordan Movies Ranked

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

★8.0
The Disappearance of Aimee (1976) movie poster
★8.0

The Disappearance of Aimee: In 1926, celebrated evangelist Aimee Semple McPherson mysteriously disappeared. She turned up several weeks later and re

The Disappearance of Aimee

1976•Drama
★7.5
Nothing But a Man (1964) movie poster
★7.5

Nothing But a Man: A proud black man and his school-teacher wife face discriminatory challenges in 1960s America.

Nothing But a Man

1964•Drama
★7.5
Friendly Fire (1980) movie poster
★7.5

Friendly Fire: In March 1970, a U.S. Army officer arrived at the Iowa farm of Peg and Gene Mullen and informed them that their son Mich

Friendly Fire

1980•Drama
★7.4
Contact (1997) movie poster
★7.4

Contact: A radio astronomer receives the first extraterrestrial radio signal ever picked up on Earth. As the world powers scrambl

Contact

1997•Drama
★7.2
The Buddy Holly Story (1978) movie poster
★7.2

The Buddy Holly Story: A chronicle of the rise and brief career of rock 'n' roll star Buddy Holly, who aspires to play music the way he wants i

The Buddy Holly Story

1978•Drama

Full Filmography

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

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1997 Contact Chairman of Joint Chiefs Hit Similar →
1996 Kingpin Mr. Boorg Hit Similar →
1986 Beverly Hills Madam Len Culver Flop Similar →
1983 Hambone and Hillie Bert Rollins Flop Similar →
1980 Friendly Fire Col. Byron Schindler Super Hit Similar →
1978 The Buddy Holly Story Riley Hit Similar →
1978 Gray Lady Down Waters Average Similar →
1977 The Private Files of J. Edgar Hoover Pres. John F. Kennedy Flop Similar →
1977 Lucan Gene Boone Flop Similar →
1976 The Disappearance of Aimee Kenneth Ormiston Super Hit Similar →
1975 The Kansas City Massacre John Dillinger Flop Similar →
1974 The Parallax View Tucker's Aide Hit Similar →
1974 Police Headquarters Sgt. Dana Roberts Flop Similar →
1973 The Invasion of the Dead - Flop Similar →
1973 Call to Danger Tony Boyd Flop Similar →
1972 Rage Major Cooper Hit Similar →
1972 Deathmaster Monk Reynolds Flop Similar →
1970 A Man Called Horse Bent Average Similar →
1970 To Catch a Pebble - Flop Similar →
1964 Nothing But a Man Teenager Super Hit Similar →

William Jordan - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of William Jordan?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring William Jordan is "The Disappearance of Aimee" with a rating of 8.0/10.

How many movies has William Jordan acted in?

William Jordan has been featured in at least 20 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by William Jordan?

Other notable films include "Nothing But a Man", "Friendly Fire", and "Contact".

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