William Katt - Actor Profile

William Katt

Acting
Updated: Apr 10, 2026
50Total Films
8.0 Highest Rated
Born: Feb 16, 1951
Birth Place: Los Angeles, California, USA

About William Katt

William Theodore Katt (born February 16, 1951) is an American film and television actor, best known as the star of The Greatest American Hero. He is also known for playing Tommy Ross, the ill-fated prom date of Carrie White in the film version of Carrie and Paul Drake Jr. in the Perry Mason TV movies. His mother is Barabra Hale who played Della Street in the TV series Perry Mason.

William Katt Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of William Katt reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 44% of William Katt'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 When We Get There, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best William Katt Movies Ranked

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

Full Filmography

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

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2026 When We Get There Bob Super Hit Similar →
2022 Pursuit Taye Biggs Flop Similar →
2021 Overrun Detective Ed Dobbs Flop Similar →
2020 The 2nd Senator Bob Jeffers Flop Similar →
2018 The Other Side of the Wind Man in Bathroom Stall Hit Similar →
2017 The Man from Earth: Holocene Art Average Similar →
2017 Ding Dong, You're Dead! The Making of "House" - Average Similar →
2013 The Secret Lives of Dorks Mr. Gibson Flop Similar →
2013 Sparks Matanza Flop Similar →
2011 The Encore of Tony Duran Art Smith Flop Similar →
2010 Super Sgt. Fitzgibbon Hit Similar →
2010 Mirrors 2 Jack Matheson Average Similar →
2010 Pure Country 2: The Gift Winter Hit Similar →
2009 Beautiful Loser Father Hume Flop Similar →
2007 The Man from Earth Art Super Hit Similar →
2005 Mystery Woman: Game Time Donald Fiske Hit Similar →
2002 Gentle Ben Gittis Malone Average Similar →
2001 Circuit Gino Average Similar →
2001 Acting 'Carrie' Self Hit Similar →
2000 The Clean and Narrow George Average Similar →
1999 Twin Falls Idaho Surgeon Hit Similar →
1999 Jawbreaker Mr. Purr Average Similar →
1996 Rattled Paul Donohue Hit Similar →
1996 Romantic Undertaking Richard Tennant Flop Similar →
1995 Americanski Blues Dr. Dell Davis Flop Similar →
1995 Problem Child 3 Ben Healy Flop Similar →
1993 Distant Cousins Richard Sullivan Average Similar →
1992 Double X: The Name of the Game Michael Cooper Flop Similar →
1988 Perry Mason: The Case of the Lady in the Lake Paul Drake, Jr. Hit Similar →
1988 Perry Mason: The Case of the Avenging Ace Paul Drake Jr. Hit Similar →
1987 Perry Mason: The Case of the Scandalous Scoundrel Paul Drake Jr. Hit Similar →
1987 Perry Mason: The Case of the Murdered Madam Paul Drake Jr. Hit Similar →
1987 Perry Mason: The Case of the Sinister Spirit Paul Drake Jr. Super Hit Similar →
1987 Perry Mason: The Case of the Lost Love Paul Drake Jr. Hit Similar →
1986 Perry Mason: The Case of the Shooting Star Paul Drake, Jr. Hit Similar →
1986 Perry Mason: The Case of the Notorious Nun Paul Drake Jr. Hit Similar →
1986 Fangoria's Weekend of Horrors Self Average Similar →
1985 House Roger Cobb Average Similar →
1985 Perry Mason Returns Paul Drake Jr. Hit Similar →
1985 Baby: Secret of the Lost Legend George Loomis Flop Similar →
1984 Thumbelina The Flower Prince Average Similar →
1982 The Rainmaker Jimmy Curry Hit Similar →
1981 Pippin Pippin Super Hit Similar →
1979 Butch and Sundance: The Early Days Sundance Kid Flop Similar →
1978 Big Wednesday Jack Barlow Hit Similar →
1976 Carrie Tommy Ross Hit Similar →
1972 The Daughters of Joshua Cabe Billy Jack Flop Similar →
1971 The Trackers Davey Paxton Average Similar →
1971 The Failing of Raymond Harold (uncredited) Average Similar →
1970 Night Chase Marine Private Average Similar →

William Katt - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of William Katt?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring William Katt is "When We Get There" with a rating of 8.0/10.

How many movies has William Katt acted in?

William Katt has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by William Katt?

Other notable films include "Perry Mason: The Case of the Sinister Spirit", "The Man from Earth", and "Pippin".

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