William Prince
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William LeRoy Prince (January 26, 1913 – October 8, 1996) was an American actor who appeared in numerous soap operas and made dozens of guest appearances on primetime series as well as playing villains in movies like The Gauntlet and Spontaneous Combustion. Description above from the Wikipedia article William Prince, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
William Prince Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of William Prince reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of William Prince's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 56% of William Prince'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 Goldie and the Bears, which stands out as a key performance.
Best William Prince Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from William Prince's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie William Prince has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | The Paper | Howard Hackett | Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | The Portrait | Hubert Hayden | Average | Similar → |
| 1989 | Do You Know the Muffin Man? | Arthur Richardson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | Vice Versa | Avery | Average | Similar → |
| 1987 | Nuts | Clarence Middleton | Average | Similar → |
| 1987 | Assassination | H.H. Royce | Average | Similar → |
| 1986 | Perry Mason: The Case of the Notorious Nun | Archbishop Stefan Corro | Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | Spies Like Us | Keyes | Average | Similar → |
| 1985 | Goldie and the Bears | Paul Ellison | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | Found Money | George Peterson | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | Joe Dancer III: The Big Trade | Asa Lamar | Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | Kiss Me Goodbye | Rev. Hollis | Average | Similar → |
| 1982 | Moonlight | Mr. White / Bibb | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | The Greatest Man in the World | Secretary of State | Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | A Matter of Life and Death | Dr. Burgess | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | A Time for Miracles | Prefect | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | The Jericho Mile | O.A.U. Chairman | Average | Similar → |
| 1980 | Bronco Billy | Edgar Lipton | Average | Similar → |
| 1980 | Gideon's Trumpet | 5th Supreme Court Justice | Average | Similar → |
| 1980 | City in Fear | Harrison Crawford II | Average | Similar → |
| 1979 | The Sorrows of Gin | Carl | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1979 | The Promise | George Calloway | Hit | Similar → |
| 1978 | The Cat from Outer Space | Mr. Olympus | Average | Similar → |
| 1977 | The Gauntlet | Blakelock | Hit | Similar → |
| 1977 | Rollercoaster | Quinlan | Average | Similar → |
| 1977 | Fire Sale | Mr. Cooper (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1977 | Johnny, We Hardly Knew Ye | Ambassador Joseph P. Kennedy | Average | Similar → |
| 1976 | Network | Edward George Ruddy | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1976 | All Over | The Best Friend | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1976 | Family Plot | Bishop Wood | Hit | Similar → |
| 1975 | The Stepford Wives | Ike Mazzard | Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | Night Games | Clayton Nikell | Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | Key West | Sen. Scott | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | Blade | Powers | Average | Similar → |
| 1972 | The Heartbreak Kid | Colorado Man | Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | Sacco & Vanzetti | William Thompson | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1966 | An Enemy of the People | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | Macabre | Dr. Rodney Barrett | Average | Similar → |
| 1958 | All the King's Men | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | The Vagabond King | Rene de Montigny | Average | Similar → |
| 1950 | Cyrano de Bergerac | Christian de Neuvillette | Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | Lust for Gold | Barry Storm | Average | Similar → |
| 1947 | Carnegie Hall | Tony Salerno Jr. | Average | Similar → |
| 1946 | Dead Reckoning | Sgt. Johnny Drake | Hit | Similar → |
| 1945 | Pillow to Post | Lieutenant Don Mallory | Average | Similar → |
| 1945 | Objective, Burma! | Lt. Sid Jacobs | Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | Hollywood Canteen | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | The Very Thought of You | Fred | Average | Similar → |
| 1943 | Destination Tokyo | Pills | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Breakdowns of 1942 | Self | Average | Similar → |
William Prince - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of William Prince?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring William Prince is "Goldie and the Bears" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has William Prince acted in?
William Prince has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by William Prince?
Other notable films include "The Sorrows of Gin", "An Enemy of the People", and "Found Money".