William Margold - Actor Profile

William Margold

Acting
Updated: Apr 10, 2026
29Total Films
7.3 Highest Rated
Born: Oct 2, 1943
Birth Place: Washington, District of Columbia, USA

About William Margold

William "Bill" Margold was an American pornographic film actor and porn film director. Margold was a former director of the Free Speech Coalition and was a co-founder of X-Rated Critics Organization (XRCO) and Fans of X-Rated Entertainment (FOXE). He was the founder of PAW Foundation, the charity for the welfare of pornography industry performers.[2] He was also a member of the AVN Hall of Fame. He was at one time married to the 1980s porn film actress Drea. A frequent news and talk show guest, Margold appeared in scores of documentaries throughout his career, including the 2012 documentary After Porn Ends, which is about life after being in the porn industry. He was the son of Nathan Ross Margold.

William Margold Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of William Margold reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 29 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 14% of William Margold'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 Give Me Your Soul..., which stands out as a key performance.

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Best William Margold Movies Ranked

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

Full Filmography

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

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2024 Sleaze Please: The World of Bill Margold Self Hit Similar →
2021 Larry Wessel's Palace of Wonders Self Flop Similar →
2021 Erotophonophiliac: Documents of a Lust Murderer - Flop Similar →
2018 Porndemic Self Average Similar →
2017 A Taboo Identity Himself Flop Similar →
2016 The Last Days of Joe Blow Himself Flop Similar →
2015 The Second Coming - Hit Similar →
2014 Back Issues: The Hustler Magazine Story Himself Average Similar →
2012 After Porn Ends Self Average Similar →
2012 Inside Lara Roxx Self Average Similar →
2008 Not Quite Hollywood Self Hit Similar →
2006 Ted Bundy: Natural Porn Killer Self Flop Similar →
2004 When Rated X Ruled the World Self Flop Similar →
2004 John Holmes: The Man, the Myth, the Legend - Flop Similar →
2002 The History of Hardcore Self Flop Similar →
2001 Bad Girl Self Flop Similar →
2001 Porn Star: The Legend of Ron Jeremy Self Average Similar →
2000 Give Me Your Soul... Self Hit Similar →
1999 Rated X: A Journey Through Porn Self, Dr. Yes Average Similar →
1998 Porn... It's a Living Self Flop Similar →
1990 Playpen of the Damned Himself Flop Similar →
1985 Flesh and Bullets Russ - Wrestler Flop Similar →
1978 Auditions Larry Krantz Average Similar →
1977 Fantasm Comes Again Mr. Davis / Tony Flop Similar →
1976 Fantasm Host Flop Similar →
1975 Black Lolita Technician (uncredited) Flop Similar →
1974 Flesh Gordon Fleeing Citizen (uncredited) Flop Similar →
1974 The Playmates in Deep Vision 3-D - Flop Similar →
1974 Panorama Blue Guest Flop Similar →

William Margold - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of William Margold?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring William Margold is "Give Me Your Soul..." with a rating of 7.3/10.

How many movies has William Margold acted in?

William Margold has been featured in at least 29 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by William Margold?

Other notable films include "The Second Coming", "Sleaze Please: The World of Bill Margold", and "Not Quite Hollywood".

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