Actor

William Farnum: Movies & Filmography

films: 48
on screen: 1914–1952

Career at a glance

William Farnum's Career in Numbers

William Farnum's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres William Farnum works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from The Sign of the Cross (1914) to Jack and the Beanstalk (1952), and the 1930s were the busiest decade.

William Farnum Movies by Decade

1910s 3
1930s 25
1940s 16
1950s 3

The 1930s were William Farnum's busiest decade, with 25 films.

William Farnum Movies by Genre

Western 17
Drama 9
Romance 5
Fantasy 3
Adventure 3
Comedy 2
History 2
Action 2
Thriller 1
Crime 1

Western is the genre William Farnum has worked in most, with 17 films, ahead of drama (9).

William Farnum Career Milestones

First film: The Sign of the Cross 1914
Newest film: Jack and the Beanstalk 1952

48 credits

William Farnum Filmography: Every Movie

Every film William Farnum 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.

William Farnum Movies as an Actor

William Farnum in Documentaries & Specials

1951 Hollywood Story as Himself · Mystery

Works with

Who William Farnum Makes Movies With

The actors and directors William Farnum shares the most films with. C. Henry Gordon comes first, with 3 films together, followed by Clark Gable (3).

FAQ

William Farnum: Questions & Answers

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

How many movies has William Farnum been in?

William Farnum is credited on 48 films, from 1914 to 1952. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is William Farnum's newest movie?

The most recent film on William Farnum's filmography is Lone Star (1952), in the role of Tom Crockett.

Who does William Farnum work with most often?

William Farnum shares the most films with C. Henry Gordon (3 films), Clark Gable (3 films) and C. Aubrey Smith (3 films).

The Best William Farnum Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 48 credits.

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