Acting
William Demarest
- Titles
- 144movies21TV shows
- Career
Active from 1927 to 1973, busiest in 1927 with 10 main titles.
- Leading roles
- 20top three billing
- Average score
64/100
- Highest rated
The Great McGinty86/100
What stands out
Compared with the average well-known movie, over 71 of their titles. Select a trait to filter titles.
- Historical6.5average 2.6
- Nostalgia6.9average 3.6
- Wholesome5.7average 3.3
- Showbiz3.1average 1.2
- Situational Comedy4.5average 2.7
- Wit & Wordplay5.0average 3.7
- Romance5.0average 3.8
- Physical Comedy3.6average 2.5
Rarely in their work
- Contemporary Realism2.0, average 5.2
- Violence2.4, average 4.3
- Psychological4.0, average 5.6
- Scare1.5, average 2.6
Main genres
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Recurring tags
- Classic Hollywood 8
- Romantic Comedy 5
- Nostalgic 5
- Lighthearted 5
- Family-Friendly 4
- Situational Humor 4
- Historical Setting 4
- Classic Film 4
- Nostalgic Charm 4
- Romance 4
- Classic Cinema 3
- Feel-Good 3
Works often with
People in at least two of their main titles.
Preston SturgesWriterSullivan's Travels, The Miracle of Morgan's Creek, The Lady Eve, Hail the Conquering Hero, The Great McGinty, +2 more
Raymond WalburnActorRed, Hot and Blue, Hail the Conquering Hero, Christmas in July, Excuse My Dust, Riding High
Victor YoungComposerNight Has a Thousand Eyes, Our Hearts Were Growing Up, True to Life, The Great Moment, Riding High- SStuart GilmoreEditorSullivan's Travels, The Miracle of Morgan's Creek, The Lady Eve, Hail the Conquering Hero, The Great Moment
John F. SeitzCinematographerSullivan's Travels, Hell on Frisco Bay, The Miracle of Morgan's Creek, Night Has a Thousand Eyes, Hail the Conquering Hero
Franklin PangbornActorSullivan's Travels, Hail the Conquering Hero, Christmas in July, The Great Moment
Louise FazendaActorFive and Ten Cent Annie, The Gay Old Bird, Pay as You Enter, A Sailor's Sweetheart
Clyde CookActorFive and Ten Cent Annie, Pay as You Enter, A Sailor's Sweetheart, The Bush Leaguer
Fred MacMurrayActorMy Three Sons, Never a Dull Moment, The Far Horizons, Pardon My Past
Edward BrophyActorWedding Present, Oh, Doctor, Romance on the Run, The Great Gambini
Lionel LindonCinematographerHere Come the Girls, Lucy Gallant, The Sainted Sisters, The Blazing Forest
Daniel L. FappCinematographerRed, Hot and Blue, The Far Horizons, Sorrowful Jones, Glamour Boy
Movies and TV shows
351970s
2 titles · average score 75
79
TV show · as Alexander 'Pop' Denny
71
TV show · as Cyrus McFee / Andy Kenesaw
1960s
5 titles · average score 74
77
as Mr. MacDougall
70
as Mr. Martin
TV show · as Paul Keller
72
as Mr. Hummel
78
TV show · as Charley O'Casey
1950s
9 titles · average score 78
91
TV show · as Joe Britt
73
TV show · as Enos Milford / Angus Tweedy
71
TV show · as Mr. Hennessey
75
TV show · as Jeb Gaine (credit only)
85
TV show · as Tom Akins
81
TV show · as Mr. Hummel (archive footage)
74
TV show
as Harvey Jones
77
TV show · as Senator Burnside
1940s
15 titles · average score 80
81
as Steve Martin
74
as Lt. Shawn
73
as Bill Dansing
86
as Steve Martin
75
as Constable Edmund Kockenlocker
86
as Sgt. Heppelfinger
86
as Mr. Jones
84
as Muggsy
76
as First Detective
75
as Inspector Pierson
86
as Skeeters - The Politician
84
as Mr. Bildocker
1930s
3 titles · average score 76
83
as Bill Griffith
71
as Editor
75
as Regi's Date Natty (uncredited)
1920s
1 title
as Mr. Fixit