William 'Stage' Boyd - Actor Profile

William 'Stage' Boyd

Acting
Updated: Apr 14, 2026
32Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Dec 18, 1886
Birth Place: New York City, New York, USA

About William 'Stage' Boyd

William "Stage" Boyd was an American actor known for his work in both stage and film from 1913 until his death in 1935. He adopted the name "Stage" to distinguish himself from the more famous actor William Boyd, who played Hopalong Cassidy.

William 'Stage' Boyd Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of William 'Stage' Boyd reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 32 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 9% of William 'Stage' Boyd'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 Derelict, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best William 'Stage' Boyd Movies Ranked

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

Full Filmography

Every movie William 'Stage' Boyd has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1935 The Lost City Zolok Flop Similar →
1935 Night Life of the Gods Mulligan Flop Similar →
1934 Transatlantic Merry-Go-Round Joe Saunders Flop Similar →
1934 The Girl from Missouri George - Eadie's Stepfather (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1933 The House on 56th Street Bonelli Flop Similar →
1933 The Chief Dan O'Rourke Flop Similar →
1933 Laughing at Life Inspector Mason (as William Boyd) Average Similar →
1933 Oliver Twist Bill Sikes Flop Similar →
1932 Midnight Warning Thorwaldt Cornish (as William Boyd) Flop Similar →
1932 Madison Square Garden Sloane Average Similar →
1932 The Painted Woman Captain Boynton Flop Similar →
1932 State's Attorney Valentine 'Vanny' Powers (as William Boyd) Hit Similar →
1932 The Wiser Sex Harry Evans Average Similar →
1932 Sky Devils Sergeant Hogan Flop Similar →
1931 The False Madonna Dr. Ed Marcy Average Similar →
1931 The Road to Reno Jerry Kenton Flop Similar →
1931 Murder by the Clock Lt. Valcour Average Similar →
1931 City Streets McCoy Average Similar →
1931 Gun Smoke Kedge Darvis Average Similar →
1931 The Gang Buster 'Sudden Mike' Slade Average Similar →
1930 Derelict Jed Graves Super Hit Similar →
1930 The Spoilers Alec McNamara Average Similar →
1930 The Storm Burr Winton Flop Similar →
1930 Those Who Dance Diamond Joe Jennings Average Similar →
1930 The Benson Murder Case Harry Gray Average Similar →
1929 The Locked Door Lawrence Reagan Average Similar →
1920 Blackbirds Detective Flop Similar →
1918 Virtuous Wives Monte Bracken Flop Similar →
1918 Marriages Are Made Max Rupholdt Flop Similar →
1916 The Kiss of Hate Isaac (as William Boyd) Flop Similar →
1915 The Ringtailed Rhinoceros Prime Minister Flop Similar →
1915 Stop Thief! Dr. Willoughby Flop Similar →

William 'Stage' Boyd - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of William 'Stage' Boyd?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring William 'Stage' Boyd is "Derelict" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has William 'Stage' Boyd acted in?

William 'Stage' Boyd has been featured in at least 32 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by William 'Stage' Boyd?

Other notable films include "The Girl from Missouri", "State's Attorney", and "The False Madonna".

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