William Elliott - Actor Profile

William Elliott

Acting
Updated: May 09, 2026
11Total Films
6.8 Highest Rated
Born: Jun 4, 1934
Birth Place: Baltimore, Maryland, USA

William Elliott Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of William Elliott reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 11 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 27% of William Elliott'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 Old Man Who Cried Wolf, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best William Elliott Movies Ranked

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

★6.8
The Old Man Who Cried Wolf (1970) movie poster
★6.8

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
★6.8
Uptight (1968) movie poster
★6.8

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

Uptight

1968•Drama
★6.6
Coffy (1973) movie poster
★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
★5.9
Flesh & Blood (1979) movie poster
★5.9

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
★5.7
City in Fear (1980) movie poster
★5.7

City in Fear: A psycho-on-the-loose story, about a burned-out newspaper columnist and his circulation-hungry publisher who wants him t

City in Fear

1980•Drama

Full Filmography

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

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1980 City in Fear - Average 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 Average Similar →
1972 Where Does It Hurt? Oscar the Orderly Average Similar →
1971 They Call It Murder Deputy Bob Terry Flop Similar →
1970 The Old Man Who Cried Wolf Carl Hit 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 "The Old Man Who Cried Wolf" with a rating of 6.8/10.

How many movies has William Elliott acted in?

William Elliott has been featured in at least 11 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by William Elliott?

Other notable films include "Uptight", "Coffy", and "Flesh & Blood".

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