William Steele
ActingWilliam Steele Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of William Steele reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of William Steele's work falls within the Western genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 16% of William Steele'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 Destry Rides Again, which stands out as a key performance.
Best William Steele Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from William Steele's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie William Steele has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | Tall Man Riding | Townsman (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1954 | The Bounty Hunter | Stage Passenger (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | Riding Shotgun | Townsman (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1952 | Springfield Rifle | Trooper (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1951 | Fort Worth | Townsman (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | The Showdown | Terry | Flop | Similar → |
| 1950 | Colt .45 | Henchman (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1949 | She Wore a Yellow Ribbon | Officer (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1945 | San Antonio | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1944 | Tall in the Saddle | Townsman (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | The Outlaw | Deputy (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1940 | The Westerner | Tex Cole (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Destry Rides Again | Cowboy (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Marie Antoinette | Footman (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | The Red Rider | Townsman | Flop | Similar → |
| 1934 | Laughing Boy | Guide | Flop | Similar → |
| 1933 | Gordon of Ghost City | Bob | Flop | Similar → |
| 1933 | The California Trail | Pedro (as Robert Steele) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1930 | Doughboys | Lt. Randolph | Average | Similar → |
| 1930 | The Lone Star Ranger | First Deputy | Flop | Similar → |
| 1928 | The Call of the Heart | Dave Crenshaw (as William A. Steele) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1928 | The Fearless Rider | Dr. Lucifer Blade | Flop | Similar → |
| 1927 | Whispering Sage | Tom Kildare | Flop | Similar → |
| 1927 | Loco Luck | Frank Lambert (as William A. Steele) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1927 | Rough and Ready | Morris Manning (as William A. Steele) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1926 | The Runaway Express | Blackie McPherson | Flop | Similar → |
| 1926 | The Riding Rascal | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1926 | The Flaming Frontier | Penfield | Average | Similar → |
| 1926 | The Wild Horse Stampede | Charlie Champion | Average | Similar → |
| 1926 | Under Western Skies | Fleming | Flop | Similar → |
| 1925 | Let 'er Buck | Kent Crosby | Flop | Similar → |
| 1924 | The Last Man on Earth | Hattie's Father (prologue) | Average | Similar → |
| 1923 | Don Quickshot of the Rio Grande | Bill Barton (as William A. Steele) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1922 | Bells of San Juan | Kid Rickard | Flop | Similar → |
| 1922 | Pardon My Nerve! | Nebraska Jones | Flop | Similar → |
| 1921 | Riding with Death | Chick Dillon | Flop | Similar → |
| 1921 | The Wallop | Christopher Foy (as William Gettinger) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1918 | The Phantom Riders | Dave Bland | Flop | Similar → |
| 1917 | Bucking Broadway | Buck Hoover | Average | Similar → |
| 1917 | A Marked Man | Sheriff | Flop | Similar → |
| 1917 | The Secret Man | Foreman | Flop | Similar → |
| 1917 | Straight Shooting | Sheriff Connors | Average | Similar → |
| 1917 | Cheyenne's Pal | Cowboy (as Bill Gettinger) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1917 | The Soul Herder | Bill Young (as William Gettinger) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1917 | The Fighting Gringo | Jim | Flop | Similar → |
| 1916 | A Knight of the Range | Burk | Flop | Similar → |
| 1914 | Universal Ike Junior Nearly Gets Married | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1914 | Universal Ike Junior in Me, Him, and I | Billy | Flop | Similar → |
| 1914 | Universal Ike Junior and the Vampire | 1st Fool | Flop | Similar → |
| 1912 | An Indian Outcast | Black Wolf | Flop | Similar → |
William Steele - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of William Steele?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring William Steele is "Destry Rides Again" with a rating of 7.2/10.
How many movies has William Steele acted in?
William Steele has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by William Steele?
Other notable films include "The Westerner", "The California Trail", and "She Wore a Yellow Ribbon".