William Russ
ActingAbout William Russ
Handsome 6-foot-1 European-American businessman, entrepreneur, actor and television director. William Russ was born on October 20, 1950 in Portsmouth, Virginia, USA as William Hardy Russ IV. He is known for his work on Boy Meets World (1993), Wiseguy (1987) and Wanted: Dead or Alive (1986). He is married to Clare Wren. They have two children.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of William Russ reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of William Russ'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 24% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), William Russ remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in American History X, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best William Russ Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from William Russ's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of William Russ.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Founders Day | Mr. Jackson | Flop | Similar → |
| 2021 | Keeping Company | Glen Garrey | Flop | Similar → |
| 2020 | Chasing the Rain | Ed | Flop | Similar → |
| 2019 | Father by Law | Dale | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | The Maestro | Abe Herst | Average | Similar → |
| 2018 | Between Waves | Sonny | Average | Similar → |
| 2015 | Magic Hour | Bruce Fox | Flop | Similar → |
| 2013 | Drones | General Lawson | Flop | Similar → |
| 2012 | California Solo | Rusty | Average | Similar → |
| 2011 | Green Guys | Peter Donnelly | Flop | Similar → |
| 2010 | 1,001 Ways to Enjoy the Missionary Position | Evan | Flop | Similar → |
| 2010 | A Fork in the Road | Detective Ross | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | The History of 'Cruising' | Self (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | Exorcising 'Cruising' | Self (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Finding John Christmas | Hank McAllister | Average | Similar → |
| 2001 | Buck Naked Arson | Ranger Joe Lightcap | Flop | Similar → |
| 2001 | Blackout | David Robbins | Flop | Similar → |
| 1999 | The Test of Love | Mark Whitman | Flop | Similar → |
| 1999 | Replacing Dad | George Marsh | Average | Similar → |
| 1998 | American History X | Dennis | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | A Husband, a Wife and a Lover | Art Maskin | Flop | Similar → |
| 1996 | Have You Seen My Son | Van Stein | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | Trail of Tears | David | Flop | Similar → |
| 1995 | Big Dreams & Broken Hearts: The Dottie West Story | Bill West | Flop | Similar → |
| 1993 | Aspen Extreme | Dave Ritchie | Average | Similar → |
| 1992 | Traces of Red | Michael Dobson | Flop | Similar → |
| 1992 | Sexual Advances | Jack French | Average | Similar → |
| 1992 | Drive Like Lightning | Boll Donner | Average | Similar → |
| 1991 | Crazy From the Heart | Dewey Whitcomb | Flop | Similar → |
| 1990 | Pastime | Roy Dean Bream | Average | Similar → |
| 1990 | A Promise to Keep | Carl Goodrich | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | Nasty Boys | Ben Farlow | Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | Disorganized Crime | Nick Bartkowski | Flop | Similar → |
| 1988 | The Unholy | Luke | Flop | Similar → |
| 1987 | Dead of Winter | Rob Sweeney | Average | Similar → |
| 1987 | Wanted: Dead or Alive | Danny Quintz | Average | Similar → |
| 1986 | Houston: The Legend of Texas | William Travis | Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | Crime Story: Pilot | Det. Wes Connelly | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | Blood & Orchids | Lloyd Murdoch | Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | Second Serve | Josh | Flop | Similar → |
| 1985 | Beer | Merle Draggett | Flop | Similar → |
| 1984 | Courage | Sonny | Flop | Similar → |
| 1983 | The Right Stuff | Slick Goodlin | Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | Rehearsal for Murder | Frank Heller | Average | Similar → |
| 1982 | The Border | Jimbo | Average | Similar → |
| 1981 | Cattle Annie and Little Britches | Little Dick Raidler | Average | Similar → |
| 1981 | Crisis at Central High | J.O. Powell | Average | Similar → |
| 1980 | Cruising | Paul Gaines | Hit | Similar → |
| 1979 | Just You and Me, Kid | Demesta | Flop | Similar → |
| 1977 | Death Bed: The Bed That Eats | Sharon's Brother | Average | Similar → |
William Russ - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of William Russ?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring William Russ is "American History X" with a rating of 8.3/10.
How many movies has William Russ acted in?
William Russ has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by William Russ?
Other notable films include "The History of 'Cruising'", "A Promise to Keep", and "Have You Seen My Son".