William S. Gilbert

Sir William Schwenck Gilbert (18 November 1836 – 29 May 1911) was an English dramatist, librettist, poet and illustrator best known for his collaboration with composer Arthur Sullivan, which produced fourteen comic operas. The most famous of these include H.M.S. Pinafore, The Pirates of Penzance, and one of the most frequently performed works in the history of musical theatre, The Mikado.

The popularity of these works was supported for over a century by year-round performances of them, in Britain and abroad, by the repertory company that Gilbert, Sullivan and their producer Richard D'Oyly Carte founded, the D'Oyly Carte Opera Company. These Savoy operas are still frequently performed in the English-speaking world and beyond.

William S. Gilbert is known for work in writing across film and television.

New Release currently presents 24 verified screen credits connected to this profile. Selected work includes Topsy-Turvy (1999), The Pirates of Penzance (1983), The Pirate Movie (1982), The Pirates of Penzance (1980), The Pirates of Penzance (2015), The Pirates of Penzance (2020), G&S: The Gondoliers (1984), The Pirates of Penzance (1982).

The recorded credits span 1957 to 2025, including 24 movies and 0 TV shows. The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles.

This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.