William Pierson

Acting

Freshness: Jan 26, 2026

6Total Films

7.7 Highest Rated

Born: Jul 17, 1926

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of William Pierson reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 6 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Comedy

The majority of William Pierson's filmography leans towards the Comedy 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 50% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), William Pierson remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Stalag 17, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best William Pierson Movies Ranked

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

★7.7

★7.7

Stalag 17: After two American prisoners are killed by guards in the act of escaping from a German POW camp in World War II, barrack

Stalag 17

1953•Comedy

★6.6

★6.6

Operation Mad Ball: In this wacky military spoof, Lemmon plays a terminally bored Army private waging a war of wits as he tries to throw a p

Operation Mad Ball

1957•Comedy

★6.5

Fun with Dick and Jane (1977) movie poster

★6.5

Fun with Dick and Jane: When an upwardly mobile couple find themselves unemployed and in debt, they turn to armed robbery in desperation.

Fun with Dick and Jane

1977•Comedy

★5.4

★5.4

Corvette Summer: Ken loves to design and build exotic cars. When the High School shop class project car, a fully tricked out dream Corvet

Corvette Summer

1978•Adventure

★4.0

★4.0

Sunny Gets Blue: Rubber Jack, a Big Apple-based Japanese thief in debt to mobsters, robs a convenience store and winds up with money from

Sunny Gets Blue

1991•Crime

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of William Pierson.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1991	Sunny Gets Blue	Car Fixer	Flop	Similar →
1978	Snavely	Hotel Inspector	Flop	Similar →
1978	Corvette Summer	Gas Station Salesman	Flop	Similar →
1977	Fun with Dick and Jane	Nesbitt	Hit	Similar →
1957	Operation Mad Ball	Sgt. Perkins (uncredited)	Hit	Similar →
1953	Stalag 17	Marko the Mailman	Super Hit	Similar →

William Pierson - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of William Pierson?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring William Pierson is "Stalag 17" with a rating of 7.7/10.

How many movies has William Pierson acted in?

William Pierson has been featured in at least 6 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by William Pierson?

Other notable films include "Operation Mad Ball", "Fun with Dick and Jane", and "Corvette Summer".