Acting
William Gargan
- Titles
- 97movies6TV shows
- Career
Active from 1932 to 1956, busiest in 1942 with 9 main titles.
- Leading roles
- 63top three billing
- Average score
60/100
- Highest rated
You Only Live Once86/100
What stands out
Compared with the average well-known movie, over 25 of their titles. Select a trait to filter titles.
- Historical6.6average 2.6
- Nostalgia6.7average 3.7
- Showbiz3.0average 1.2
- Romance5.2average 3.8
- Wholesome4.6average 3.3
- Wit & Wordplay4.5average 3.7
- Physical Comedy3.1average 2.4
- Situational Comedy3.3average 2.7
Rarely in their work
- Contemporary Realism2.9, average 5.4
- Violence3.0, average 4.2
- Scare1.5, average 2.6
- Uncanny1.6, average 2.5
Main genres
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Recurring tags
- Classic Hollywood 16
- Historical Setting 4
- Character-Driven 4
- Nostalgic Charm 4
- Lighthearted Entertainment 3
- Character Study 3
- Murder Mystery 3
- Psychological Tension 3
- Witty Dialogue 3
- Sentimental 2
- Musical Elements 2
- Adventure 2
Works often with
People in at least two of their main titles.
- BBernhard KaunComposerBlack Fury, The Story of Temple Drake, British Agent, Don't Bet on Blondes, Man Hunt, +1 more
James BurkeActorA Desperate Chance for Ellery Queen, A Close Call for Ellery Queen, No Place for a Lady, Enemy Agents Meet Ellery Queen, Double Alibi
Margaret LindsayActorA Desperate Chance for Ellery Queen, A Close Call for Ellery Queen, No Place for a Lady, Enemy Agents Meet Ellery Queen, Double Alibi- RRoy ChanslorWriterThe Devil's Party, Man Hunt, Bombay Clipper, Double Alibi, Flying Cadets
Samuel S. HindsActorThe Devil's Party, Within the Law, Wings Over Honolulu, Personal Secretary
Adolphe MenjouActorThe Milky Way, Broadway Gondolier, The Housekeeper's Daughter, Turnabout
George E. StoneActorThe Housekeeper's Daughter, Emergency Call, Man Hunt, Midnight Manhunt
Betty FurnessActorAggie Appleby, Maker of Men, Headline Shooter, Emergency Call, Lucky Devils
Hobart CavanaughActorThe Adventures of Jane Arden, Don't Bet on Blondes, Headline Shooter, Reported Missing
James P. HoganDirectorA Desperate Chance for Ellery Queen, A Close Call for Ellery Queen, No Place for a Lady, Enemy Agents Meet Ellery Queen- CCharles GraysonWriterYou're a Sweetheart, Personal Secretary, Breezing Home, Double Alibi
- EEric TaylorWriterA Desperate Chance for Ellery Queen, A Close Call for Ellery Queen, No Place for a Lady, Enemy Agents Meet Ellery Queen
Movies and TV shows
97Type
1950s
5 titles · average score 65
as Harry Wood
as Marshal Sommers
as Officer Bragan
TV show · as Officer Bragan
1940s
41 titles · average score 59
as Harry Mitchell
as Dr. Stephen Lindstrom
as Sam Carson
as Tony Cochrane
as Pete Willis
as 'Waltzy' Malone
as Tommy Fallon
as Ellery Queen
as Mr. Timothy Rooney
as Sam Peters
1930s
51 titles · average score 60
as Ace Boreman
as Arthur McHugh
as Ed Towers
as Mike O'Mara
as Father Dolan
as Slim Johnson, Company Policeman
as Van Gaard
as Bob Medill
as Stephen Benbow
as Red Branahan
as Gene Pardway