Billy Wilder books in order
Austrian and American filmmaker
- Lived
- 1906–2002
- Country
- Cisleithania
- Books
- 3
Billy Wilder published 2 non-fiction books and 1 play, beginning with Billy Wilder in Hollywood (1987).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Billy Wilder
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Billy Wilder in Hollywood
Billy Wilder's most-read book.
Non-fiction in order
Billy Wilder in Hollywood (1987)
Billy Wilder (2002)
Plays in order
Sunset Boulevard (1999)
About Billy Wilder
Billy Wilder was an Austrian and American film director and screenwriter. His career in Hollywood spanned five decades, and he is regarded as one of America's most versatile filmmakers. He received seven Academy Awards, a BAFTA Award and the Palme d'Or.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Billy Wilder FAQ
- How many books has Billy Wilder written?
- Billy Wilder published 2 non-fiction books and 1 play that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Billy Wilder's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Billy Wilder in Hollywood.
- What is Billy Wilder's last book?
- Billy Wilder (2002).
- What is Billy Wilder's most famous book?
- Billy Wilder in Hollywood (1987) is Billy Wilder's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.