Acting
William Samples
- Titles
- 21movies26TV shows
- Career
Active from 1980 to 2010, with a break from 1981 to 1992, busiest in 1993 with 2 main titles.
- Leading roles
- 4top three billing
- Average score
68/100
- Highest rated
Sherlock Holmes in the 22nd Century74/100
What stands out
Compared with the average well-known movie, over 35 of their titles. Select a trait to filter titles.
- Fantasy4.1average 1.8
- Wholesome5.0average 3.3
- Wonder5.0average 3.4
- Tech & Humanity3.1average 1.6
- Physical Comedy3.3average 2.5
- Mystery5.0average 4.1
- Coming of Age3.7average 2.9
- Wit & Wordplay4.4average 3.7
Rarely in their work
- Contemporary Realism3.5, average 5.2
- Historical1.0, average 2.6
- Social Commentary3.4, average 4.9
- Class & Capitalism1.9, average 3.3
Main genres
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Recurring tags
Works often with
People in at least two of their main titles.
Movies and TV shows
212020s
2 titles · average score 57
54
The Clockwork Girl (2021)
as Additional Voices (voice)
2010s
4 titles · average score 55
50
Once Upon a Prince (2018)
as Sir Edward Tilbury
65
The BFG (2016)
as Palace Staff #2 (aka Footman)
51
The Big Year (2011)
as British Tourist
Hop the Twig (2010)
as Narrator (voice)
2000s
7 titles · average score 56
36
Santa Buddies (2009)
as James the Butler
58
Snow Buddies (2008)
as Butler
61
The Fair Haired Child (2006)
as Anton
Hiro (2005)
as Insect Smuggler
67
Lucky 7 (2003)
as Kyron
Treasure Island (2002)
as Captain Smollett (voice)
56
Johnson County War (2002)
as Arthur
1990s
6 titles · average score 56
61
Happy Gilmore (1996)
as Starter #2 (AT&T)
41
Ernest Goes to School (1994)
as Mr. Peyton
49
The Sea Wolf (1993)
as Charles Furuseth
Heritage Minutes: Nitro (1993)
as Additional Cast
72
Yes Virginia, There Is a Santa Claus (1991)
as Mr. Schuller
1980s
2 titles · average score 23
23
Watchers (1988)
as Motel Clerk
Powder Heads (1980)
as Phillip Buster