William Holden
William Holden (April 17, 1918 – November 12, 1981) was an American actor. He won the Academy Award for Best Actor in 1953 and the Emmy Award for Best Actor in 1974. One of the biggest box office draws of the 1950s, he was named one of the “Top 10 Stars of the Year” six times (1954–1958, 1961) and appeared on the American Film Institute’s AFI’s 100 Years…100 Stars list as #25.
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William Holden Movies
Discover the best William Holden movies. Explore the complete filmography, including top-rated classics, newest releases, and highest-grossing films starring William Holden ranked by year and score.
1
Network (1976)
Drama
After twenty-five years behind the anchor desk, Howard Beale gets pushed out by a network that sees him as a liability. His response is to go on air and announce...
Score
7.8
2
The Towering Inferno (1974)
Action
Drama
Thriller
San Francisco's tallest building is meant to be a triumph of modern architecture, a glass monument to ambition and excess. But on the night of its glamorous inaugural gala, a...
Score
7.0
3
The Wild Bunch (1969)
Western
Pike Bishop and his aging gang have outlived the era that made them dangerous. Riding into revolutionary Mexico for one last score, they carry the dust of a dying century...
Score
7.6
4
The Bridge on the River Kwai (1957)
Drama
History
War
Somewhere in the Burmese jungle, a British colonel ordered to build a railway bridge for his Japanese captors begins to see the project as a point of honor rather than...
Score
7.8
5
Sunset Boulevard (1950)
Drama
Joe Gillis is a broke, desperate screenwriter who stumbles into the decaying mansion of Norma Desmond, a silent-era goddess who refuses to accept that her star has long since burned...
Score
8.3
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the highest-rated movies starring William Holden?
According to aggregate user scores, the absolute best titles starring William Holden are Network, The Towering Inferno, and The Wild Bunch.
How many movies and TV shows has William Holden starred in?
Our database currently features a comprehensive filmography of 5 titles starring William Holden, ranging from their earliest roles to the newest releases.
Are the movies starring William Holden worth watching?
Yes! The overall filmography starring William Holden maintains a strong average user rating of 7.7 out of 10 across all tracked titles.