William Phillips
Acting
Biography
No biography available for William Phillips.
Born: June 1, 1908
Place of Birth: Washington, District of Columbia, USA
Known For
High Noon
Will Kane, the sheriff of a small town in New Mexico, learns a notorious outlaw he put in jail has been freed, and will be arriving on the noon train. Knowing the outlaw and his gang are coming to kill him, Kane is determined to stand his ground, so he attempts to gather a posse from among the local townspeople.
The Hidden Eye
A perfumed message provides the only clue for a blind detective bent on clearing a man accused of murder.
Mr. Deeds Goes to Town
Longfellow Deeds lives in a small town, leading a small town kind of life. When a relative dies and leaves Deeds a fortune, Longfellow moves to the big city where he becomes an instant target for everyone. Deeds outwits them all until Babe Bennett comes along. When small-town boy meets big-city girl anything can, and does, happen.
East of Eden
In the Salinas Valley in and around World War I, Cal Trask feels he must compete against overwhelming odds with his brother for the love of their father. Cal is frustrated at every turn, from his reaction to the war, how to get ahead in business and in life, and how to relate to his estranged mother.
Private Eyes
After being punched in the nose, Sach finds out that he has the ability to read minds. Slip and the gang start up a detective agency try to cash in on Sach's new powers.
The Bad and the Beautiful
Told in flashback form, the film traces the rise and fall of a tough, ambitious Hollywood producer, Jonathan Shields, as seen through the eyes of various acquaintances, including a writer, James Lee Bartlow; a star, Georgia Lorrison; and a director, Fred Amiel. He is a hard-driving, ambitious man who ruthlessly uses everyone on the way to becoming one of Hollywood's top movie makers.
Sergeant York
Alvin York a hillbilly sharpshooter transforms himself from ruffian to religious pacifist. He is then called to serve his country and despite deep religious and moral objections to fighting becomes one of the most celebrated American heroes of WWI.
Detective Story
Tells the story of one day in the lives of the various people who populate a police detective squad. An embittered cop, Det. Jim McLeod, leads a precinct of characters in their grim daily battle with the city's lowlife. The characters who pass through the precinct over the course of the day include a young petty embezzler, a pair of burglars, and a naive shoplifter.
Father of the Bride
Proud father Stanley Banks remembers the day his daughter, Kay, got married. Starting when she announces her engagement through to the wedding itself, we learn of all the surprises and disasters along the way.
On the Town
Three sailors wreak havoc as they search for love during a whirlwind 24-hour leave in New York City.
Filmography
as Himself, an Explorer
as Blacksmith / Livery Stable Owner (uncredited)
as Carroll (as William Phillips)
as Serrell
as Harold, the Bartender
as Wilson - Bartender
as Lars Toomey
as Rebel, the Bartender (uncredited)
as Sgt. Milo Hallock
as Coalman at Lettuce Fields / Man at Exercise Class (uncredited)
as Cookie
as Whitey
as Charley Bowdre
as Sam Brown
as Gus
as Soapy
as Red
as Curley
as Assistant Director (uncredited)
as Barber (uncredited)
as Tinney (as William 'Bill' Phillips)
as Caddie Horace Melnick
as Det. Pat Callahan
as Veteran Officer (uncredited)
as Sgt. Wilkins
as Chet Blake
as Sgt. Kirby
as Bill Mertz
as Chief Mechanic
as Harry Reardon
as 'Pick' Reedley (as William Phillips)
as Roy Snead
as Ed's Pal (uncredited)
as Foreman of Moving Men (uncredited)
as Outrider at Dance (uncredited)
as Sailor Simkins (uncredited)
as Joey Gurney (as William Phillips)
as Ozzie
as Det. Jim Ryan
as Roy
as War Vet Speaker at Dedication (uncredited)
as York
as Schultz
as Banty
as Driver (uncredited)
as Joe Hennessey
as 1st Barfly
as Sam, Evans' Chauffeur
as Dave Fernby
as 1st Cowboy
as Bill Burk
as Old Time Storyteller (uncredited)
as Kavanaugh's Assistant
as Marty Corbett
as 1st Sailor on Pay Phone (uncredited)
as Louie
as Salior with Jessie (uncredited)
as Don Smith
as Jesse
as Pvt. Bill Burk (as Wm. 'Bill' Phillips)
as Edvard, Aanrud's assistant
as Mike - Henchman (as Bill Phillips)
as Stew
as Construction Worker (uncredited)
as Sergeant (uncredited)
as Taxi Driver (uncredited)
as Sailor - Sparring Partner (uncredited)
as Cameraman (uncredited)