William Eagle Shirt - Actor Profile

William Eagle Shirt

Acting
Updated: May 11, 2026
8Total Films
9.0 Highest Rated

About William Eagle Shirt

William "Good Lance" Eagle Shirt was a Native American actor, performer, and screenwriter who was born and raised on the Great Plains of South Dakota.

Known For: Acting

William Eagle Shirt Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of William Eagle Shirt reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 8 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 38% of William Eagle Shirt'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 Outcast, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best William Eagle Shirt Movies Ranked

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

★9.0
The Outcast (1912) movie poster
★9.0

The Outcast: The prologue shows the life of a trapper, living in the solitude of the forest. He digs a bear trap, which is covered wi

The Outcast

1912•Western
★9.0
War on the Plains (1912) movie poster
★9.0

War on the Plains: The emigrants are seen fighting the hordes of redskins. The hero rides to the settlement for help and engages in a thril

War on the Plains

1912•Western
★6.7
The Lieutenant's Last Fight (1912) movie poster
★6.7

The Lieutenant's Last Fight: American Indian Buffalo Big falls in love with the daughter of Colonel Sherry.

The Lieutenant's Last Fight

1912
★6.0
Custer's Last Fight (1912) movie poster
★6.0

Custer's Last Fight: Custer's Last Fight chronicles George Armstrong Custer's final battle against the forces of Sitting Bull at the Battle o

Custer's Last Fight

1912•Western
★5.5
The Heart of an Indian (1912) movie poster
★5.5

The Heart of an Indian: When Indians attack a white settlement, a brave kidnaps a white baby to give to his wife as a replacement for their dead

The Heart of an Indian

1912•Western

Full Filmography

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

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1917 The Conqueror Indian Chief Flop Similar →
1917 The Silent Lie The Indian Flop Similar →
1912 The Invaders The Sioux Chief Average Similar →
1912 Custer's Last Fight Sitting Bull Average Similar →
1912 The Outcast A Sioux Chief Super Hit Similar →
1912 The Lieutenant's Last Fight Sioux Chief Hit Similar →
1912 The Heart of an Indian An Indian Average Similar →
1912 War on the Plains An Indian Super Hit Similar →

William Eagle Shirt - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of William Eagle Shirt?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring William Eagle Shirt is "The Outcast" with a rating of 9.0/10.

How many movies has William Eagle Shirt acted in?

William Eagle Shirt has been featured in at least 8 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by William Eagle Shirt?

Other notable films include "War on the Plains", "The Lieutenant's Last Fight", and "Custer's Last Fight".

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