William Shea - Actor Profile

William Shea

Acting
Updated: May 09, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Oct 6, 1856
Birth Place: Dumfries, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, UK

William Shea Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of William Shea 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 Shea's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 56% of William Shea'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 Her Forgotten Dancing Shoes, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best William Shea Movies Ranked

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

★10.0
Her Forgotten Dancing Shoes (1912) movie poster
★10.0

Her Forgotten Dancing Shoes: The night of the grand reception and dance finds Belle Oakley in high glee as she leaves for the reception. She arrives

Her Forgotten Dancing Shoes

1912•Comedy
★10.0
A Villainous Villain (1916) movie poster
★10.0

A Villainous Villain: The master crook steals the sweetheart of Sherlock, a great detective. Sherlock undertakes to recover her.

A Villainous Villain

1916•Comedy
★10.0
The Spider's Web (1912) movie poster
★10.0

The Spider's Web: Banker Graham Lawlor is convinced to invest in Silver Shield Mines and becomes president, unaware that promoters Harris,

The Spider's Web

1912•Horror
★10.0
Nothing to Wear (1912) movie poster
★10.0

Nothing to Wear:

Nothing to Wear

1912•Comedy
★10.0
Two Overcoats (1911) movie poster
★10.0

Two Overcoats: Solomon keeps a clothing store, he has in stock two overcoats of exactly the same make and pattern. Michael Gallagher, w

Two Overcoats

1911•Comedy

Full Filmography

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

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1920 A Daughter of Two Worlds Slim Jackson Super Hit Similar →
1917 The Meeting - Average Similar →
1916 Walls and Wallops Police Chief Hit Similar →
1916 The Blue Envelope Mystery George Flop Similar →
1916 A Villainous Villain Old Man Dukkets Super Hit Similar →
1916 The Marriage of Molly-O Denny McGuire Flop Similar →
1916 The Man from Egypt Mr. Mazuma Flop Similar →
1916 A Night Out McMahon Flop Similar →
1915 Benjamin Bunter: Book Agent Jonah Grundell Hit Similar →
1915 Beached and Bleached - Flop Similar →
1915 You Can't Beat It Brother Steve Flop Similar →
1915 Heavy Villains F.G. Lawrence Super Hit Similar →
1915 The Lady of Shalott Captain Starboard Flop Similar →
1915 A Wireless Rescue Old Welch - Polly's Father Super Hit Similar →
1914 Sweeney's Christmas Bird Clancy Hit Similar →
1914 The Athletic Family Jake Punchim Super Hit Similar →
1914 Hearts and Diamonds Uncle William Flop Similar →
1914 The Vases of Hymen Roberts - The Antique Dealer Super Hit Similar →
1914 A Train of Incidents - Hit Similar →
1914 Two Stepchildren Joe's Uncle Jabez - an Old Farmer Super Hit Similar →
1914 The Old Maid's Baby - Super Hit Similar →
1914 The Maid from Sweden John Haines - the Plasterer Flop Similar →
1914 Tangled Tangoists - Hit Similar →
1914 The Hero - Super Hit Similar →
1914 Sawdust and Salome Uncle Jerry Flop Similar →
1913 Those Troublesome Tresses - Hit Similar →
1913 Cupid Through a Keyhole Jack Wearyfoot - the Tramp Flop Similar →
1913 The Mouse and the Lion A Gangster Super Hit Similar →
1913 The Classmate's Frolic The Organ Player Flop Similar →
1912 Nothing to Wear - Super Hit Similar →
1912 As You Like It Unknown role Flop Similar →
1912 The Bond of Music Pierre le Noir, Vian's Neighbor Hit Similar →
1912 The Spider's Web - Super Hit Similar →
1912 Aunty's Romance The Attorney Average Similar →
1912 Her Forgotten Dancing Shoes - Super Hit Similar →
1912 Chumps Mr. McSorley - the Climax Flop Similar →
1912 Father and Son - Average Similar →
1911 The Life Boat Old Capt. Bill - the Father Hit Similar →
1911 The Child Crusoes - Flop Similar →
1911 A Friendly Marriage The Butler Super Hit Similar →
1911 Two Overcoats Peter Dempsey Super Hit Similar →
1911 A Tale of Two Cities Jarvis Lorry Flop Similar →
1911 Vanity Fair Sir Pitt Crawley Super Hit Similar →
1910 A Tin-Type Romance Old Man (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1910 The Telephone Laughing man Flop Similar →
1910 Auld Robin Gray Auld Robin Gray Hit Similar →
1910 Ito, the Beggar Boy - Super Hit Similar →
1909 A Midsummer Night's Dream Mechanical Flop Similar →
1908 Julius Caesar, an Historical Tragedy First Citizen Flop Similar →
1907 The Shaughraun, an Irish Romance - Hit Similar →

William Shea - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of William Shea?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring William Shea is "Her Forgotten Dancing Shoes" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has William Shea acted in?

William Shea has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by William Shea?

Other notable films include "A Villainous Villain", "The Spider's Web", and "Nothing to Wear".

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