William Post Jr. - Actor Profile

William Post Jr.

Acting
Updated: Apr 11, 2026
20Total Films
7.0 Highest Rated
Born: Feb 19, 1901
Birth Place: Montclair, New Jersey, USA

William Post Jr. Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of William Post Jr. reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 20 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 30% of William Post Jr.'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 What Makes Sammy Run?, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best William Post Jr. Movies Ranked

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

Full Filmography

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

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1959 Miracle On 34th Street Mr. Gimbel Average Similar →
1959 What Makes Sammy Run? Lucky Westover Hit Similar →
1950 Farewell to Yesterday Self - Narrator(voice) Flop Similar →
1948 Call Northside 777 Sixth Precinct Desk Sergeant (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1946 Doctor in Industry: The Story of Kennethh W. Randall, M.D. Kenneth Randall Flop Similar →
1945 The House on 92nd Street Walker Hit Similar →
1945 The Open Door: The Story Of Foreman Jim Baxter And His Family Jim Baxter Flop Similar →
1944 Experiment Perilous District Attorney Average Similar →
1944 Bride by Mistake Donald Average Similar →
1944 Roger Touhy, Gangster Joseph P. Sutton Average Similar →
1943 The Moon Is Down Alex Morden Hit Similar →
1942 Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon Dr. Franz Tobel Average Similar →
1942 Pacific Rendezvous Lanny Average Similar →
1942 Ship Ahoy H. U. Bennet Average Similar →
1942 Nazi Agent Harry (voice) (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1942 Mr. and Mrs. North Gerald P. North Flop Similar →
1941 Babes on Broadway Announcer Hit Similar →
1938 The Birth of a Baby John Burgess Flop Similar →
1931 Secret Service Henry Dumont Average Similar →
1931 The Black Camel Alan Jaynes Average Similar →

William Post Jr. - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of William Post Jr.?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring William Post Jr. is "What Makes Sammy Run?" with a rating of 7.0/10.

How many movies has William Post Jr. acted in?

William Post Jr. has been featured in at least 20 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by William Post Jr.?

Other notable films include "Call Northside 777", "Nazi Agent", and "The Moon Is Down".

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