William Elliott

Acting

10Total Films

6.6 Highest Rated

Born: Jun 4, 1934

Birth Place: Baltimore, Maryland, USA

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of William Elliott reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 10 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of William Elliott'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 20% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), William Elliott remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Coffy, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best William Elliott Movies Ranked

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

★6.6

★6.6

Coffy — After her younger sister gets involved in drugs and is severely injured by contaminated heroin, a nurse sets out on a mi

Coffy

1973•Action

★6.6

★6.6

Uptight — Set against the backdrop of a community mourning the recent MLK assassination, Black militants building up an arsenal of

Uptight

1968•Drama

★6.0

The Old Man Who Cried Wolf (1970) movie poster

★6.0

The Old Man Who Cried Wolf — Emile Pulska is visiting his old friend Abe Stillman. During the visit they are attacked and Emile is struck senseless.

The Old Man Who Cried Wolf

1970•Drama

★5.5

★5.5

Flesh & Blood — A young street-tough-turned-boxer struggles to reach the top while finding his romance with an attractive TV reporter is

Flesh & Blood

1979•Drama

★5.4

★5.4

They Call It Murder — A small-town district attorney is saddled with several major investigations, including a gambler's murder and a possible

They Call It Murder

1971•Mystery

Complete Filmography & Success Status

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

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1980	City in Fear	-	Flop	Similar →
1979	Flesh & Blood	Arthur Young	Average	Similar →
1974	Hangup	Ken	Flop	Similar →
1973	Coffy	Carter Brown	Hit	Similar →
1972	Night of the Lepus	Dr. Leopold	Flop	Similar →
1972	Where Does It Hurt?	Oscar	Flop	Similar →
1971	They Call It Murder	Deputy Bob Terry	Flop	Similar →
1970	The Old Man Who Cried Wolf	Carl	Average	Similar →
1969	Change of Habit	Robbie	Flop	Similar →
1968	Uptight	Revolutionary (uncredited)	Hit	Similar →

William Elliott - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of William Elliott?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring William Elliott is "Coffy" with a rating of 6.6/10.

How many movies has William Elliott acted in?

William Elliott has been featured in at least 10 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by William Elliott?

Other notable films include "Uptight", "The Old Man Who Cried Wolf", and "Flesh & Blood".