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William Self

Acting
Updated: Apr 12, 2026
17Total Films
7.7 Highest Rated
Born: Jun 21, 1921
Birth Place: Dayton, Ohio, USA

William Self Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of William Self reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. Across 17 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 59% of William Self'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 Monsieur Verdoux, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best William Self Movies Ranked

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

Full Filmography

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

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2001 The Shootist: The Legend Lives On Self (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1952 The Big Sky Boatman Hit Similar →
1952 Pat and Mike Pat Pemberton's Caddy Average Similar →
1951 The Thing from Another World Corporal Barnes Hit Similar →
1950 Three Secrets Sergeant (uncredited) Average Similar →
1950 A Ticket to Tomahawk - Average Similar →
1950 Sands of Iwo Jima Pvt. L.D. Fowler Jr. Average Similar →
1949 Adam's Rib Benjamin Klausner - Jury Foreman (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1949 I Was a Male War Bride Sergeant (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1949 I Was a Male War Bride Sergeant with War Bride (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1948 Red River Sutter (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1948 A Foreign Affair G.I. (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1947 Monsieur Verdoux Max - a Reporter (uncredited) Super Hit Similar →
1947 Marshal of Cripple Creek Dick Lambert Flop Similar →
1947 Kilroy Was Here Murdock Flop Similar →
1947 A Likely Story Intern (uncredited) Flop Similar →
1945 Story of G.I. Joe "Gawky" Henderson Hit Similar →

William Self - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of William Self?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring William Self is "Monsieur Verdoux" with a rating of 7.7/10.

How many movies has William Self acted in?

William Self has been featured in at least 17 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by William Self?

Other notable films include "Red River", "A Foreign Affair", and "Adam's Rib".

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