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William Janney, actor
Actor

William Janney: Movies & Filmography

films
24
on screen
1929–1936
Career at a glance

William Janney's Career in Numbers

William Janney's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres William Janney works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Mexicali Rose (1929) to Sutter’s Gold (1936), and the 1930s were the busiest decade.

William Janney Movies by Decade

  1. 1920s 3
  2. 1930s 21

The 1930s were William Janney's busiest decade, with 21 films.

William Janney Movies by Genre

  • Drama 8
  • Romance 5
  • Comedy 4
  • Mystery 3
  • Western 2
  • Crime 1
  • War 1

Drama is the genre William Janney has worked in most, with 8 films, ahead of romance (5).

William Janney Career Milestones

First film
Mexicali Rose 1929
Newest film
Sutter’s Gold 1936
24 credits

William Janney Filmography: Every Movie

Every film William Janney 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.

Works with

Who William Janney Makes Movies With

The actors and directors William Janney shares the most films with. Guy Kibbee comes first, with 4 films together, followed by J. Carrol Naish (3).

FAQ

William Janney: Questions & Answers

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

How many movies has William Janney been in?

William Janney is credited on 24 films, from 1929 to 1936. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is William Janney's newest movie?

The most recent film on William Janney's filmography is Hopalong Cassidy Returns (1936), in the role of Buddy Cassidy.

Who does William Janney work with most often?

William Janney shares the most films with Guy Kibbee (4 films), J. Carrol Naish (3 films) and George Irving (3 films).

The Best William Janney Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 24 credits.

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