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William Alston, actor
Actor

William Alston: Movies & Filmography

films
3
on screen
1936–1940
Career at a glance

William Alston's Career in Numbers

William Alston's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres William Alston works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Show Boat (1936) to One Night in the Tropics (1940), and the 1940s were the busiest decade.

William Alston Movies by Decade

  1. 1930s 1
  2. 1940s 2

The 1940s were William Alston's busiest decade, with 2 films.

William Alston Movies by Genre

  • Comedy 2
  • Music 1

Comedy is the genre William Alston has worked in most, with 2 films, ahead of music (1).

William Alston Career Milestones

First film
Show Boat 1936
3 credits

William Alston Filmography: Every Movie

Every film William Alston 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.

FAQ

William Alston: Questions & Answers

How many movies William Alston has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.

How many movies has William Alston been in?

William Alston is credited on 3 films, from 1936 to 1940. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is William Alston's newest movie?

The most recent film on William Alston's filmography is The Bank Dick (1940), in the role of Mr. Cheek.

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