Acting

William Phillips

Born June 1, 1908 · Washington, District of Columbia, USA

Died June 27, 1957 · aged 49

No biography available.

Known For

East of EdenEast of Eden · 1955
East of Eden
★ 7.51955
MovieDrama
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.
High NoonHigh Noon · 1952
High Noon
★ 7.71952
MovieWestern
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.
Anchors AweighAnchors Aweigh · 1945
Anchors Aweigh
★ 6.81945
MovieMusicComedy
Two sailors on shore leave head out for four days of partying – only to become involved in the affairs of an aspiring singer and her precocious nephew.
City for ConquestCity for Conquest · 1940
City for Conquest
★ 6.91940
MovieRomanceDrama
The heartbreaking but hopeful tale of Danny Kenny and Peggy Nash, two sweethearts who meet and struggle through their impoverished lives in New York City. When Peggy, hoping for something better in life for both of them, breaks off her engagement to Danny, he sets out to be a championship boxer, while she becomes a dancer paired with a sleazy partner. Will tragedy reunite the former lovers?
The Man from ColoradoThe Man from Colorado · 1948
The Man from Colorado
★ 6.91948
MovieWesternDrama
Two friends return home after their discharge from the army after the Civil War. However, one of them has had deep-rooted psychological damage due to his experiences during the war, and as his behavior becomes more erratic--and violent--his friend desperately tries to find a way to help him.
On the TownOn the Town · 1949
On the Town
★ 7.01949
MovieComedyRomance
Three sailors wreak havoc as they search for love during a whirlwind 24-hour leave in New York City.
Devil's CanyonDevil's Canyon · 1953
Devil's Canyon
★ 5.21953
MovieActionCrime
An outlaw woman helps one Arizona convict stop another with a Gatling gun.
Sergeant YorkSergeant York · 1941
Sergeant York
★ 7.21941
MovieWarDrama
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.

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