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William O'Leary

Acting
Freshness: Jan 26, 2026
7Total Films
7.6 Highest Rated
Born: Aug 24, 1887
Birth Place: New York City, New York, USA

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of William O'Leary reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 7 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of William O'Leary'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 29% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), William O'Leary remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Lost Weekend, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best William O'Leary Movies Ranked

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

★7.6
The Lost Weekend (1945) movie poster
★7.6

The Lost Weekend: Longtime alcoholic Don Birnam has been sober for ten days and appears to be over the worst... but his craving has just b

The Lost Weekend

1945•Drama
★7.1
Kiss of Death (1947) movie poster
★7.1

Kiss of Death: An ex-con trying to go straight must face a crazed criminal out for revenge.

Kiss of Death

1947•Crime
★6.3
Thunder on the Hill (1951) movie poster
★6.3

Thunder on the Hill: Sister Mary presides over a convent where a convicted murderess, who is being escorted to Death Row, is stranded by bad

Thunder on the Hill

1951•Drama
★6.3
The Green Years (1946) movie poster
★6.3

The Green Years: An orphaned young boy is guided by his great-grandfather and strives to go to university to become a doctor. However, th

The Green Years

1946•Drama
★6.2
Without Reservations (1946) movie poster
★6.2

Without Reservations: Kit Madden is traveling to Hollywood, where her best-selling novel is to be filmed. Aboard the train, she encounters Mar

Without Reservations

1946•Comedy

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of William O'Leary.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1953 South Sea Woman Smith - Embezzler Flop Similar →
1951 Thunder on the Hill Mr. Evans (uncredited) Average Similar →
1947 Kiss of Death Policeman (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1946 Lady in the Lake Party Guest (Uncredited) Average Similar →
1946 The Green Years Mr. McTavish Average Similar →
1946 Without Reservations Candy Butcher (uncredited) Average Similar →
1945 The Lost Weekend Irishman (uncredited) Super Hit Similar →

William O'Leary - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of William O'Leary?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring William O'Leary is "The Lost Weekend" with a rating of 7.6/10.

How many movies has William O'Leary acted in?

William O'Leary has been featured in at least 7 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by William O'Leary?

Other notable films include "Kiss of Death", "Thunder on the Hill", and "The Green Years".