Actor & Director

William Castle: Movies & Filmography

films: 55
as director: 39
on screen: 1940–2007

Career at a glance

William Castle's Career in Numbers

William Castle's films in numbers — as an actor and a director, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres William Castle works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from He Stayed for Breakfast (1940) to The Sex Symbol (1974), and the 1950s were the busiest decade.

William Castle Movies by Decade

1940s 14
1950s 24
1960s 8
1970s 2

The 1950s were William Castle's busiest decade, with 24 films.

William Castle Movies by Genre

Adventure 8
Western 8
Drama 6
Comedy 6
Mystery 6
Horror 5
Thriller 5
Crime 3
History 1

Adventure is the genre William Castle has worked in most, with 8 films, ahead of western (8).

William Castle Career Milestones

First film: He Stayed for Breakfast 1940
Newest film: The Sex Symbol 1974

55 credits

William Castle Filmography: Every Movie

Every film William Castle is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. 39 as director and 9 as actor. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

Movies Directed by William Castle

William Castle Movies as an Actor

William Castle in Documentaries & Specials

Works with

Who William Castle Makes Movies With

The actors and directors William Castle shares the most films with. John Crawford comes first, with 6 films together, followed by Joan Crawford (3).

FAQ

William Castle: Questions & Answers

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

How many movies has William Castle been in?

William Castle is credited on 55 films, from 1940 to 2007. 9 of them as an actor and 39 as a director. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is William Castle's newest movie?

The most recent film on William Castle's filmography is Spine Tingler! The William Castle Story (2007), in the role of Self.

Who does William Castle work with most often?

William Castle shares the most films with John Crawford (6 films), Joan Crawford (3 films) and Margaret Hamilton (2 films).

The Best William Castle Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 55 credits.

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