Bill Goodwin: Movies & Box Office
- films
- 21
- on screen
- 1941–1956
- box office
- $19.3K
- Born
- July 28, 1910
- Birthplace
- San Francisco, California, U.S.
- Full name
- William Nettles Goodwin
- Citizenship
- American
- Occupations
- Radio announcer, Actor
- Years active
- 1941-1958
- Spouses
- Philippa Hilber
- Children
- 4
Bill Goodwin's Career in Numbers
Bill Goodwin's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Bill Goodwin works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Blondie in Society (1941) to The Opposite Sex (1956), and the 1940s were the busiest decade.
Bill Goodwin Movies by Decade
- 1940s 16
- 1950s 5
The 1940s were Bill Goodwin's busiest decade, with 16 films.
Bill Goodwin Movies by Genre
- Comedy 9
- Drama 4
- Music 3
- Romance 2
- Crime 1
- Mystery 1
- Western 1
Comedy is the genre Bill Goodwin has worked in most, with 9 films, ahead of drama (4).
Bill Goodwin Career Milestones
- First film
- Blondie in Society 1941
- Biggest box office hit
- Spellbound $19.3K worldwide
- Newest film
- The Opposite Sex 1956
Bill Goodwin Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Bill Goodwin is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
- 1956
Bundle of Joy Comedy - 1956
The Opposite Sex as Howard Fowler · Music - 1954
The Atomic Kid as Dr. Rodell · Comedy - 1954
Lucky Me as Otis Thayer · Comedy - 1950
Tea for Two as William 'Moe' Early · Romance - 1949
Jolson Sings Again as Tom Baron · Drama - 1949
It’s a Great Feeling as Arthur Trent · Music - 1949
The Life of Riley as Sidney Monahan · Comedy - 1948
So This Is New York as Jimmy Ralston · Comedy - 1947
Heaven Only Knows as Bill Plumber · Comedy - 1946
House of Horrors as Police Lt. Larry Brooks · Crime - 1946
To Each His Own Drama - 1945
The Stork Club as Sherman Billingsley · Comedy - 1945
Spellbound Mystery Worldwide box office: $19.3K - 1945
Incendiary Blonde as Tim Callahan · Romance - 1944
Bathing Beauty as Willis Evans · Music - 1943
Riding High as Chuck Steuart · Western - 1943
So Proudly We Hail as Captain O'Rourke (Uncredited) · Drama - 1943
No Time for Love as Christley (uncredited) · Comedy - 1942
Wake Island as Sgt. Higbee / Narrator (voice) · Drama - 1941
Blondie in Society as Dog Show Announcer · Comedy
Who Is Bill Goodwin?
Bill Goodwin was born in San Francisco, California, U.S. in 1910. Credited on films since 1941, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.
William Nettles Goodwin, known as Bill Goodwin, was an American radio announcer and actor. Born on July 28, 1910, in San Francisco, California, Goodwin entered the entertainment industry through stage productions on the West Coast. He began working in radio in 1930, initially in Portland, Oregon, followed by stints at stations in Sacramento and Los Angeles. Known for his promotional skills on radio and television, he was the first announcer to successfully integrate advertisements into the show's storyline. Goodwin was the 'featured comedian' on The Frank Sinatra Show and The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show. His own program, The Bill Goodwin Show, ran in 1947. He acted in films such as The Stork Club (1945), The Jolson Story (1946), and Jolson Sings Again (1949). He became the narrator for animated television cartoon Gerald McBoing-Boing towards the end of his career. Bill Goodwin passed away at the age of 47 on May 9, 1958, due to a heart attack in Palm Springs, California.
Who Bill Goodwin Makes Movies With
The actors and directors Bill Goodwin shares the most films with. Doris Day comes first, with 3 films together, followed by Keith Richards (3).
Bill Goodwin: Questions & Answers
How many movies Bill Goodwin has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Bill Goodwin been in?
Bill Goodwin is credited on 21 films, from 1941 to 1956. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is Bill Goodwin's highest-grossing movie?
Spellbound (1945) is Bill Goodwin's biggest box office hit, with $19.3K worldwide. Across every film with box office figures, Bill Goodwin's movies have made $19.3K.
Bill Goodwin's biggest hits What is Bill Goodwin's newest movie?
The most recent film on Bill Goodwin's filmography is Bundle of Joy (1956).
Who does Bill Goodwin work with most often?
Bill Goodwin shares the most films with Doris Day (3 films), Keith Richards (3 films) and James Flavin (2 films).
The Best Bill Goodwin Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 21 credits.
Coming soon to your phone
The Plot Explained Movie Summary App
From blockbusters to hidden gems: plot summaries, endings explained and timelines on your phone. Save your favorites and never miss a twist again.
Be the first to know when it launches. Your email stays private, always. Learn more about the app
