William Tracy - Actor Profile

William Tracy

Acting
Updated: Apr 11, 2026
29Total Films
8.1 Highest Rated
Born: Dec 1, 1917
Birth Place: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA

William Tracy Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of William Tracy reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 29 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 21% of William Tracy'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 The Shop Around the Corner, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best William Tracy Movies Ranked

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

Full Filmography

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

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1952 Mr. Walkie Talkie Sgt. Doubleday Flop Similar →
1951 As You Were Sgt. Dorian 'Dodo' Doubleday Flop Similar →
1951 Sunny Side of the Street Al Little Average Similar →
1950 One Too Many Billy Leighton Flop Similar →
1949 Henry, the Rainmaker Charlie Richards Flop Similar →
1948 The Walls of Jericho Cully Caxton Flop Similar →
1948 Here Comes Trouble Dorian 'Dodo' Doubleday Flop Similar →
1943 Yanks Ahoy Sgt. Dorian 'Dodo' Doubleday Average Similar →
1942 Fall In Sgt. Dorian "Dodo" Doubleday Average Similar →
1942 To the Shores of Tripoli Johnny Dent Flop Similar →
1942 George Washington Slept Here Steve Eldridge Average Similar →
1942 About Face Sgt. Dorian 'Dodo' Doubleday Average Similar →
1942 Young America Earl Tucker, alias Ivan Leslie Flop Similar →
1942 Hay Foot Sergeant 'Dodo' Doubleday Average Similar →
1941 Cadet Girl The Runt, a Cadet Average Similar →
1941 Tanks a Million Sgt. Dorian 'Dodo' Doubleday Flop Similar →
1941 Tillie the Toiler Mac Flop Similar →
1941 She Knew All the Answers Benny Hit Similar →
1941 Her First Beau Mervyn Roberts Flop Similar →
1941 Tobacco Road Dude Lester Hit Similar →
1941 Mr. & Mrs. Smith Sammy Average Similar →
1940 Gallant Sons Beefy Monrose Hit Similar →
1940 Strike Up the Band Phillip Turner Hit Similar →
1940 Terry and the Pirates Terry Lee Flop Similar →
1940 The Shop Around the Corner Pepi Katona Super Hit Similar →
1939 Million Dollar Legs Egghead Jackson Flop Similar →
1939 The Jones Family in Hollywood Danny Regan Flop Similar →
1938 Angels with Dirty Faces Jerry - as a Boy Super Hit Similar →
1938 Brother Rat Misto Bottome Flop Similar →

William Tracy - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of William Tracy?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring William Tracy is "The Shop Around the Corner" with a rating of 8.1/10.

How many movies has William Tracy acted in?

William Tracy has been featured in at least 29 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by William Tracy?

Other notable films include "Angels with Dirty Faces", "Gallant Sons", and "Tobacco Road".

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