William Tubbs - Actor Profile

William Tubbs

Acting
Freshness: Jan 22, 2026
17Total Films
8.0 Highest Rated
Born: May 10, 1907
Birth Place: Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA

About William Tubbs

William Tubbs (May 10, 1907 – January 25, 1953) was an American stage and film actor. He appeared in a number of European films in the years after the Second World War including several by Roberto Rossellini. Source: Article "William Tubbs" from Wikipedia in English, licensed under CC-BY-SA 3.0.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of William Tubbs reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 17 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of William Tubbs's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 47% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), William Tubbs remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Wages of Fear, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best William Tubbs Movies Ranked

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

★8.0
The Wages of Fear (1953) movie poster
★8.0

The Wages of Fear: In a run-down South American town, four men are paid to drive trucks loaded with nitroglycerin into the jungle through t

The Wages of Fear

1953•Drama
★7.5
Paisan (1946) movie poster
★7.5

Paisan: Six stories unfold in various regions, from Sicily to the northern Po Valley as American military personnel interact wit

Paisan

1946•Drama
★7.5
Cops and Robbers (1951) movie poster
★7.5

Cops and Robbers: Esposito is a thief who cons tourists in Rome. Officer Bottoni manages to catch him and starts persecuting him. When Esp

Cops and Robbers

1951•Comedy
★7.3
Europe '51 (1952) movie poster
★7.3

Europe '51: A wealthy, self-absorbed Rome socialite is racked by guilt over the death of her young son. As a way of dealing with her

Europe '51

1952•Drama
★7.1
Quo Vadis (1951) movie poster
★7.1

Quo Vadis: After fierce Roman commander Marcus Vinicius becomes infatuated with beautiful Christian hostage Lygia, he begins to que

Quo Vadis

1951•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of William Tubbs.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1953 The Wages of Fear Bill O'Brien Super Hit Similar →
1952 The Golden Coach Aubergiste Hit Similar →
1952 Europe '51 Prof. Alessandrini Hit Similar →
1952 The Machine That Kills Bad People American Girl's Father Hit Similar →
1952 100 Little Mothers Professeur Martino Prosperi Flop Similar →
1951 Cops and Robbers Mr. Locuzzo, the Tourist Super Hit Similar →
1951 The Cape of Hope Commodore Rinaldi Flop Similar →
1951 Quo Vadis Anaxander Hit Similar →
1951 Three Steps North Jack Convay Flop Similar →
1951 Edward and Caroline Spencer Borch Average Similar →
1950 Shadow of the Eagle Boris Average Similar →
1950 Taxi di notte William Simon Flop Similar →
1950 L'inafferrabile 12 - Hit Similar →
1949 The Pirates of Capri Pignatelli Average Similar →
1949 Fame and the Devil Antonio Flop Similar →
1947 Framed (uncredited) Average Similar →
1946 Paisan Captain Bill Martin Super Hit Similar →

William Tubbs - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of William Tubbs?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring William Tubbs is "The Wages of Fear" with a rating of 8.0/10.

How many movies has William Tubbs acted in?

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

What are some other popular movies by William Tubbs?

Other notable films include "Paisan", "Cops and Robbers", and "Europe '51".