William Steele
ActingWilliam Steele Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of William Steele reflects exceptional commercial consistency. 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 Steele's work falls within the Western genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 100% of William Steele'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 Bells of San Juan, which stands out as a key performance.
Best William Steele Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from William Steele's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie William Steele has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | The Bounty Hunter | Stage Passenger (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | Fort Worth | Townsman (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | She Wore a Yellow Ribbon | Officer (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | Tall in the Saddle | Townsman (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | The Westerner | Tex Cole (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Destry Rides Again | Cowboy (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Marie Antoinette | Footman (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | For the Service | Henchman (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | The Red Rider | Townsman | Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | Gordon of Ghost City | Bob | Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | King of the Arena | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | The California Trail | Pedro (as Robert Steele) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1930 | The Lone Star Ranger | First Deputy | Hit | Similar → |
| 1928 | The Black Ace | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1928 | The Call of the Heart | Dave Crenshaw (as William A. Steele) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1928 | The Valley of Hell | James Brady | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1928 | The Fearless Rider | Dr. Lucifer Blade | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1927 | Hoof Marks | Sam Trapp | Hit | Similar → |
| 1927 | Whispering Sage | Tom Kildare | Hit | Similar → |
| 1927 | Loco Luck | Frank Lambert (as William A. Steele) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1927 | Rough and Ready | Morris Manning (as William A. Steele) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1926 | The Riding Rascal | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1926 | The Flaming Frontier | Penfield | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1926 | The Wild Horse Stampede | Charlie Champion | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1926 | The Fighting Peacemaker | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1926 | A Six Shootin' Romance | Currier King | Hit | Similar → |
| 1926 | Under Western Skies | Fleming | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1925 | Two-Fisted Jones | Hank Gage | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1925 | The Ace of Spades | Jim Heath | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1925 | Don Dare Devil | Benito Menocal | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1925 | Let 'er Buck | Kent Crosby | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1925 | The Saddle Hawk | Steve Kern | Hit | Similar → |
| 1925 | The Hurricane Kid | Lafe Baxter | Hit | Similar → |
| 1924 | The Ridin' Kid from Powder River | 'Lightnin' Bill Smith | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1924 | The Sunset Trail | Brand Williams (as William A. Steele) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1924 | Hit and Run | The Gopher | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1923 | Shootin' for Love | Dan Hobson | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1923 | Don Quickshot of the Rio Grande | Bill Barton (as William A. Steele) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1923 | Dead Game | Sam Antone | Hit | Similar → |
| 1923 | Single Handed | Windy Smith | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1922 | Bells of San Juan | Kid Rickard | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1922 | The Fast Mail | Pierre La Fitte | Hit | Similar → |
| 1922 | Pardon My Nerve! | Nebraska Jones | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1921 | Riding with Death | Chick Dillon | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1921 | The Avenging Arrow | Don Carlos Martinez | Hit | Similar → |
| 1915 | The Ring of Destiny | The Cattle Rustler | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1914 | Universal Ike Junior Nearly Gets Married | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1914 | Universal Ike Junior in Me, Him, and I | Billy | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1914 | Universal Ike Junior and the Vampire | 1st Fool | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1912 | An Indian Outcast | Black Wolf | Hit | Similar → |
William Steele - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of William Steele?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring William Steele is "Bells of San Juan" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has William Steele acted in?
William Steele has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by William Steele?
Other notable films include "Universal Ike Junior and the Vampire", "Universal Ike Junior Nearly Gets Married", and "Single Handed".