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
Sullivan's Travels87/100
What stands out
Compared with the average well-known movie, over 62 of their titles. Select a trait to filter titles.
- Historical6.5average 2.6
- Nostalgia7.0average 3.6
- Wholesome5.5average 3.3
- Showbiz3.2average 1.2
- Situational Comedy4.3average 2.7
- Wit & Wordplay5.0average 3.7
- Physical Comedy3.7average 2.5
- Romance4.9average 3.8
Rarely in their work
- Contemporary Realism1.9, average 5.2
- Violence2.7, average 4.3
- Psychological4.3, average 5.6
- Tech & Humanity0.6, average 1.6
Main genres
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Recurring tags
- Classic Hollywood 7
- Lighthearted 4
- Situational Humor 4
- Nostalgic 4
- Historical Setting 4
- Romance 4
- Classic Film 3
- Family-Friendly 3
- Nostalgic Charm 3
- Classic Cinema 3
- Romantic Comedy 3
- Heartwarming 2
Works often with
People in at least two of their main titles.
Preston SturgesDirectorSullivan's Travels, The Miracle of Morgan's Creek, The Lady Eve, Hail the Conquering Hero, The Great McGinty, +2 more
Victor YoungComposerNight Has a Thousand Eyes, Our Hearts Were Growing Up, The Farmer's Daughter, True to Life, Riding High, +1 more
Raymond WalburnActorRed, Hot and Blue, Hail the Conquering Hero, Christmas in July, Riding High, Excuse My Dust- 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 FazendaActorA Sailor's Sweetheart, The Gay Old Bird, Five and Ten Cent Annie, Pay as You Enter
Fred MacMurrayActorMy Three Sons, Never a Dull Moment, The Far Horizons, Pardon My Past
Darryl HickmanActorThe Farmer's Daughter, Salty O'Rourke, The Sainted Sisters, Glamour Boy
Edward BrophyActorWedding Present, Oh, Doctor, Romance on the Run, The Great Gambini
Clyde CookActorA Sailor's Sweetheart, Five and Ten Cent Annie, Pay as You Enter, The Bush Leaguer
Daniel L. FappCinematographerRed, Hot and Blue, The Far Horizons, Sorrowful Jones, Glamour Boy
Movies and TV shows
191960s
2 titles · average score 70
77
Viva Las Vegas (1964)
as Mr. Martin
63
Dr. Kildare (1961)
TV show · as Mr. Aimes
1950s
2 titles · average score 64
67
Lucy Gallant (1955)
as Charles Madden
61
Escape from Fort Bravo (1953)
as Campbell
1940s
11 titles · average score 76
81
Jolson Sings Again (1949)
as Steve Martin
56
The Perils of Pauline (1947)
as George 'Mac' McGuire
86
The Jolson Story (1946)
as Steve Martin
True to Life (1943)
as Uncle Jake
62
Stage Door Canteen (1943)
as William Demarest
71
The Palm Beach Story (1942)
as First Member Ale and Quail Club
87
Sullivan's Travels (1941)
as Mr. Jones
85
The Lady Eve (1941)
as Muggsy
76
The Devil and Miss Jones (1941)
as First Detective
Glamour Boy (1941)
as Papa Doran
84
Christmas in July (1940)
as Mr. Bildocker
1930s
4 titles · average score 55
56
Easy Living (1937)
as Wallace Whistling
47
Rosalie (1937)
as Army Coach
63
Wedding Present (1936)
as 'Smiles' Benson
54
Bright Lights (1935)
as Detective