Bill Smitrovich: Movies & Box Office
- films
- 34
- on screen
- 1982–2024
- box office
- $339M
- average score
- 47
- Born
- May 16, 1947 (age 79)
- Birthplace
- Bridgeport, Connecticut, U.S.
- Full name
- William Stanley Zmitrowicz Jr.
- Citizenship
- American
- Occupations
- Actor
- Years active
- 1982-present
- Spouses
- Shaw Purnell
- Children
- 2
The Best Bill Smitrovich Movies
The films of Bill Smitrovich that made the most at the worldwide box office, biggest first: Joker: Folie à Deux (2024) leads with $208M. The full ranking adds the most awarded films and the newest releases.
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Worldwide box office: $208M Joker: Folie à Deux 2024 · Crime -
Worldwide box office: $39.7M The November Man 2014 · Action -
Worldwide box office: $18.7M Her Alibi 1989 · Mystery -
Worldwide box office: $17.3M The Phantom 1996 · Action -
Worldwide box office: $13.3M Ghosts of Mississippi 1996 · History -
Worldwide box office: $13.2M Crazy People 1990 · Drama
Bill Smitrovich's Career in Numbers
Bill Smitrovich's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Bill Smitrovich works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from A Little Sex (1982) to Joker: Folie à Deux (2024), and the 1990s were the busiest decade.
Bill Smitrovich Movies by Decade
- 1980s 10
- 1990s 14
- 2000s 7
- 2010s 2
- 2020s 1
The 1990s were Bill Smitrovich's busiest decade, with 14 films.
Bill Smitrovich Movies by Genre
- Drama 11
- Action 5
- Thriller 4
- Crime 3
- Tv movie 3
- Mystery 2
- Romance 2
- Animation 1
- Sci-Fi 1
- History 1
Drama is the genre Bill Smitrovich has worked in most, with 11 films, ahead of action (5).
Bill Smitrovich Career Milestones
- First film
- A Little Sex 1982
- Biggest box office hit
- Joker: Folie à Deux $208M worldwide
- Best-rated film
- Joker: Folie à Deux Movie Echo Score 47
- Newest film
- Joker: Folie à Deux 2024
Bill Smitrovich Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Bill Smitrovich is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 47. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
- 2024 Joker: Folie à Deux as Judge Herman Rothwax · Crime Worldwide box office: $208M Movie Echo Score: 47
- 2014 The November Man Action Worldwide box office: $39.7M
- 2010
Black Widow Thriller - 2008
The Last Lullaby as Martin · Mystery - 2006
Heavens Fall as George Chamlee · Drama - 2006
The Contract as Wainwright · Drama Worldwide box office: $5.55M - 2006
Mrs. Harris as Joel Arnou · Tv movie - 2003
The Reagans as Alexander Haig · Romance - 2000
Fail Safe as Gen. Stark · Drama - 2000
The Golden Spiders: A Nero Wolfe Mystery as Inspector Cramer · Drama - 1999
Kiss Toledo Goodbye as T. Bud · Thriller - 1999
The ’60s as Bill Herlihy · Drama - 1999
Batman Beyond: The Movie as Frank Watt (voice) · Animation - 1998
Futuresport as Coach Douglas · Sci-Fi - 1998
Around the Fire as Matt Harris · Drama - 1998
Mr. Murder as Lt. Lowbock · Thriller - 1996 Ghosts of Mississippi as Jim Kitchens · History Worldwide box office: $13.3M
- 1996
The Trigger Effect Drama Worldwide box office: $3.62M - 1996 The Phantom Action Worldwide box office: $17.3M
- 1995
Nick of Time as Officer Trust · Action Worldwide box office: $8.18M - 1995
Bodily Harm as Lt. Darryl Stewart · Thriller - 1994
Children of the Dark as Milos Janecek · Tv movie - 1993
Gregory K as George Russ · Tv movie - 1990 Crazy People Drama Worldwide box office: $13.2M
- 1989
Renegades Action Worldwide box office: $9.02M - 1989 Her Alibi Mystery Worldwide box office: $18.7M
- 1986
Crime Story: Pilot as Det. Danny Krychek · Crime - 1985
A Killing Affair as Pink Gresham · Crime Worldwide box office: $35K - 1985
Miami Vice: The Prodigal Son as DEA Miami Commander · Drama - 1985
Key Exchange as Lenny · Comedy - 1984
The Beniker Gang as Laundry Truck Driver · Drama - 1984
Miami Vice: Brother’s Keeper as Scott Wheeler · Action - 1984
Maria’s Lovers as Bartender · Romance - 1982
A Little Sex as Technician · Drama Worldwide box office: $2.37M
Who Is Bill Smitrovich?
Bill Smitrovich was born in Bridgeport, Connecticut, U.S. in 1947 and is 79 years old. Credited on films since 1982, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.
Bill Smitrovich, also known as William Stanley Zmitrowicz Jr., (/ˈsmɪtrəvɪtʃ/ SMIT-rə-vitch) is an eminent American actor with an impressive career that stretches from 1982 up to the present. Born on May 16, 1947, in Bridgeport, Connecticut, Bill is of Polish descent. A talented individual, he is a graduate of the University of Bridgeport (1972) and holds a Master of Fine Arts degree from Smith College (1976).
Throughout his career, Smitrovich carved his path in both television series and films, earning his first significant TV series role in the 1980s series Crime Story as Det. Sgt. Danny Krychek. Among other performances, he starred in the popular drama series Life Goes On (1989–93), and earned a leading guest star role in Miami Vice. He was cast as Seattle police lieutenant Bob Bletcher in Millennium, developed by Chris Carter, the creator of The X-Files. He also made significant appearances on A Nero Wolfe Mystery, The Practice, and Without a Trace. A versatile actor, he has played various characters in military roles, notably in Independence Day (1996), Air Force One (1997), and Eagle Eye (2008), among others. His film credits entail roles in The Trigger Effect (1996), Gridiron Gang (2006), and the Marvel Comics superhero movie Iron Man (2008).
Who Bill Smitrovich Makes Movies With
The actors and directors Bill Smitrovich shares the most films with. Charles S. Dutton comes first, with 3 films together, followed by Maury Chaykin (2).
Bill Smitrovich: Questions & Answers
How many movies Bill Smitrovich has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Bill Smitrovich been in?
Bill Smitrovich is credited on 34 films, from 1982 to 2024. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is Bill Smitrovich's highest-grossing movie?
Joker: Folie à Deux (2024) is Bill Smitrovich's biggest box office hit, with $208M worldwide, ahead of The November Man (2014) ($39.7M). Across every film with box office figures, Bill Smitrovich's movies have made $339M.
Bill Smitrovich's biggest hits What is the best Bill Smitrovich movie?
By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Bill Smitrovich's best-rated film is Joker: Folie à Deux (2024) with a score of 47.
Best Bill Smitrovich movies, ranked How old is Bill Smitrovich?
Bill Smitrovich is 79 years old, born on May 16, 1947 in Bridgeport, Connecticut, U.S..
What is Bill Smitrovich's newest movie?
The most recent film on Bill Smitrovich's filmography is Joker: Folie à Deux (2024), in the role of Judge Herman Rothwax.
Who does Bill Smitrovich work with most often?
Bill Smitrovich shares the most films with Charles S. Dutton (3 films), Maury Chaykin (2 films) and John Glover (2 films).
The Best Bill Smitrovich Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 34 credits.
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