
William Mapother
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William Reibert Mapother Jr. (/ˈmeɪpɒθər/; born April 17, 1965) is an American actor, known for his role as Ethan Rom on the television series Lost and starring in the film In the Bedroom. He is also known for the film Another Earth. Description above from the Wikipedia article William Mapother, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of William Mapother reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 44 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of William Mapother'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 27% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), William Mapother remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Portraits in Dramatic Time, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best William Mapother Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from William Mapother's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of William Mapother.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Outlaw Posse | Angel | Flop | Similar → |
| 2023 | Black Girl Missing | Russell | Hit | Similar → |
| 2023 | On Sacred Ground | Daniel McKinney | Flop | Similar → |
| 2021 | Son of Monarchs | Bob | Average | Similar → |
| 2016 | Tell Me How I Die | Dr. Jerrems | Flop | Similar → |
| 2015 | Blackhat | Rich Donahue | Average | Similar → |
| 2015 | The Atticus Institute | Dr. Henry West | Average | Similar → |
| 2014 | I Origins | Darryl Mackenzie | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | Drew Peterson: Untouchable | Glenn Levecke | Flop | Similar → |
| 2013 | Escape from Polygamy | Ervil | Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | Underdogs | Bill Burkett | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | Jobs | Calligraphy Professor | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | It's Dark Here | David Tennies | Flop | Similar → |
| 2012 | Static | Greg Wagner | Flop | Similar → |
| 2012 | FDR: American Badass! | Dr. Ellington | Flop | Similar → |
| 2012 | Darnell Dawkins: Mouth Guitar Legend | Pastor Jenkins | Flop | Similar → |
| 2011 | A Warrior's Heart | Coach David Milligan | Flop | Similar → |
| 2011 | Edwin Boyd: Citizen Gangster | Detective Rhys | Average | Similar → |
| 2011 | Another Earth | John Burroughs | Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | Portraits in Dramatic Time | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2009 | Hurt | Darryl Coltrane | Flop | Similar → |
| 2008 | The Burrowers | Will Parcher | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | Moving McAllister | Bob | Flop | Similar → |
| 2007 | Moola | Steve | Flop | Similar → |
| 2006 | World Trade Center | Marine Sergeant Thomas | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | The Lather Effect | Jack | Flop | Similar → |
| 2006 | Ask the Dust | Bill | Flop | Similar → |
| 2005 | The Zodiac | Dale Coverling | Average | Similar → |
| 2005 | Lords of Dogtown | Donnie | Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | The Grudge | Matthew Williams | Average | Similar → |
| 2004 | Suspect Zero | Bill Grieves | Average | Similar → |
| 2003 | The Kiss | Peter | Flop | Similar → |
| 2002 | Minority Report | Hotel Clerk | Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | The Pennsylvania Miners' Story | John 'Flathead' Phillippi | Flop | Similar → |
| 2001 | Vanilla Sky | Clubgoer (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | In the Bedroom | Richard Strout | Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | Swordfish | Gabriel's Crew | Average | Similar → |
| 2000 | Mission: Impossible II | Wallis | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | Magnolia | WDKK Show Director's Assistant | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | The Unknown Cyclist | By Stander | Flop | Similar → |
| 1998 | Without Limits | Bob Peters | Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | Born on the Fourth of July | Platoon - Vietnam | Hit | Similar → |
| N/A | The Possession at Gladstone Manor | Henry Gladstone | Flop | Similar → |
| N/A | The Leader | - | Flop | Similar → |
William Mapother - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of William Mapother?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring William Mapother is "Portraits in Dramatic Time" with a rating of 8.0/10.
How many movies has William Mapother acted in?
William Mapother has been featured in at least 44 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by William Mapother?
Other notable films include "Magnolia", "I Origins", and "Minority Report".




