William Mapother
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William Reibert Mapother Jr. (/ˈmeɪpɒθər/; born April 17, 1965) is an American actor, known for his role as Ethan Rom on the television series Lost and starring in the film In the Bedroom. He is also known for the film Another Earth. Description above from the Wikipedia article William Mapother, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
William Mapother Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of William Mapother reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 45 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of William Mapother's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 29% of William Mapother'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 Portraits in Dramatic Time, which stands out as a key performance.
Best William Mapother Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from William Mapother's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie William Mapother has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | The Leader | Reverend Applewhite | Flop | Similar → |
| 2024 | Outlaw Posse | Angel | Flop | Similar → |
| 2023 | Black Girl Missing | Russell | Hit | Similar → |
| 2023 | On Sacred Ground | Daniel McKinney | Flop | Similar → |
| 2021 | Son of Monarchs | Bob | Average | Similar → |
| 2016 | Tell Me How I Die | Dr. Jerrems | Flop | Similar → |
| 2015 | Blackhat | Rich Donahue | Average | Similar → |
| 2015 | The Atticus Institute | Dr. Henry West | Average | Similar → |
| 2014 | American War Generals | Self - Narrator | Flop | Similar → |
| 2014 | I Origins | Darryl Mackenzie | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | Drew Peterson: Untouchable | Glenn Levecke | Flop | Similar → |
| 2013 | Escape from Polygamy | Ervil | Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | Underdogs | Bill Burkett | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | Jobs | Calligraphy Professor | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | It's Dark Here | David Tennies | Flop | Similar → |
| 2012 | Static | Greg Wagner | Flop | Similar → |
| 2012 | FDR: American Badass! | Dr. Ellington | Flop | Similar → |
| 2012 | Darnell Dawkins: Mouth Guitar Legend | Pastor Jenkins | Flop | Similar → |
| 2011 | A Warrior's Heart | Coach David Milligan | Flop | Similar → |
| 2011 | Edwin Boyd: Citizen Gangster | Detective Rhys | Average | Similar → |
| 2011 | Another Earth | John Burroughs | Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | Portraits in Dramatic Time | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2009 | Hurt | Darryl Coltrane | Flop | Similar → |
| 2008 | The Burrowers | Will Parcher | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | Moving McAllister | Bob | Flop | Similar → |
| 2007 | Moola | Steve | Flop | Similar → |
| 2006 | World Trade Center | Marine Sergeant Thomas | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | The Lather Effect | Jack | Flop | Similar → |
| 2006 | Ask the Dust | Bill | Flop | Similar → |
| 2005 | The Zodiac | Dale Coverling | Average | Similar → |
| 2005 | Lords of Dogtown | Donnie | Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | The Grudge | Matthew Williams | Average | Similar → |
| 2004 | Suspect Zero | Bill Grieves | Average | Similar → |
| 2003 | The Kiss | Peter | Flop | Similar → |
| 2002 | Minority Report | Hotel Clerk | Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | The Pennsylvania Miners' Story | John 'Flathead' Phillippi | Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | Vanilla Sky | Clubgoer (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | In the Bedroom | Richard Strout | Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | Swordfish | Gabriel's Crew | Average | Similar → |
| 2000 | Mission: Impossible II | Wallis | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | Magnolia | WDKK Show Director's Assistant | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | The Unknown Cyclist | By Stander | Flop | Similar → |
| 1998 | Without Limits | Bob Peters | Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | Born on the Fourth of July | Platoon - Vietnam | Hit | Similar → |
| N/A | The Possession at Gladstone Manor | Henry Gladstone | Flop | Similar → |
William Mapother - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of William Mapother?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring William Mapother is "Portraits in Dramatic Time" with a rating of 8.0/10.
How many movies has William Mapother acted in?
William Mapother has been featured in at least 45 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by William Mapother?
Other notable films include "Magnolia", "I Origins", and "Minority Report".