Bill Shine
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Wilfred William Dennis Shine (20 October 1911 - 24 July 1997), better known as Bill Shine, was a British theatre, film and television actor.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Bill Shine 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: Comedy
The majority of Bill Shine's filmography leans towards the Comedy 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 34% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Bill Shine remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Fiddlers Three, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Bill Shine Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Bill Shine's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Bill Shine.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Bindle (One of Them Days) | Man in country pub | Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | The Yellow Rolls-Royce | Minor Role (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1961 | Double Bunk | 2nd Thames Conservancy Officer | Average | Similar → |
| 1960 | The Pure Hell of St. Trinian's | Usher | Average | Similar → |
| 1960 | Jazz Boat | Boat Ticket Collector | Average | Similar → |
| 1959 | Libel | The Guide | Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | Left Right and Centre | Basingstoke | Average | Similar → |
| 1959 | Jack the Ripper | Lord Tom Sopwith | Average | Similar → |
| 1958 | The Man Inside | English Husband | Average | Similar → |
| 1958 | The Diplomatic Corpse | Humphrey Garrad | Average | Similar → |
| 1957 | The House in the Woods | Colonel Dick Shellaby | Average | Similar → |
| 1956 | Around the World in 80 Days | (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | The Last Man to Hang | Underhay | Average | Similar → |
| 1956 | Women Without Men | Reveller | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | An Alligator Named Daisy | Undetermined Secondary Role (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | Quentin Durward | Trois-Eschelles | Average | Similar → |
| 1954 | Monsieur Ripois | Pub Barman (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1953 | The Clue of the Missing Ape | Crony | Average | Similar → |
| 1953 | There Was a Young Lady | Charlie, Duke of Chiddingford | Average | Similar → |
| 1952 | Never Look Back | Willie | Average | Similar → |
| 1951 | Old Mother Riley's Jungle Treasure | F/O Prang | Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | Something in the City | Reporter | Average | Similar → |
| 1949 | Passport to Pimlico | Captain Willow | Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | Under Capricorn | Mr. Banks | Average | Similar → |
| 1948 | The Small Voice | Maitland | Average | Similar → |
| 1948 | Another Shore | Bats Vere-Brown | Average | Similar → |
| 1948 | The Winslow Boy | Fred (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | The Red Shoes | Her Mate | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | Vice Versa | Lord Gosport | Average | Similar → |
| 1947 | Captain Boycott | Press Photographer | Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | Wanted for Murder | Detective Ellis | Average | Similar → |
| 1945 | Perfect Strangers | Webster | Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | Fiddlers Three | Minor Role (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | Champagne Charlie | Mogador Stage Manager | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | Turned Out Nice Again | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Inspector Hornleigh Goes to It | Hotel Porter | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Old Bill and Son | Pub Customer | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Spare a Copper | Minor Role | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Crook's Tour | Bit Role (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | Let George Do It! | Untipped Steward (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | The Face at the Window | Pierre, Babette's Beau | Average | Similar → |
| 1938 | The Terror | (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1938 | The Villiers Diamond | Joe | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | The Green Cockatoo | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | The Squeaker | Alfie | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | Young and Innocent | Manager of Tom's Hat Cafe (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Rembrandt | Undetermined Secondary Role (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | It Happened in Paris | Albert | Average | Similar → |
| 1932 | Verdict of the Sea | Slim | Average | Similar → |
| 1930 | Harmony Heaven | Rejected Actor (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
Bill Shine - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Bill Shine?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Bill Shine is "Fiddlers Three" with a rating of 8.2/10.
How many movies has Bill Shine acted in?
Bill Shine has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Bill Shine?
Other notable films include "The Red Shoes", "Harmony Heaven", and "Inspector Hornleigh Goes to It".