Dennis Hoey
ActingCareer Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Dennis Hoey reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Dennis Hoey's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 28% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Dennis Hoey remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Wandering Jew, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Dennis Hoey Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Dennis Hoey's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Dennis Hoey.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 | Plymouth Adventure | Head Constable | Average | Similar → |
| 1952 | Caribbean | Burford | Average | Similar → |
| 1951 | David and Bathsheba | Joab | Average | Similar → |
| 1950 | The Kid from Texas | Major Harper | Flop | Similar → |
| 1949 | The Secret Garden | Mr. Pitcher | Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | Bad Men of Tombstone | Mr. Smith | Average | Similar → |
| 1948 | Wake of the Red Witch | Capt. Munsey | Average | Similar → |
| 1948 | Joan of Arc | Sir William Glasdale | Average | Similar → |
| 1948 | Ruthless | Mr. Burnside | Average | Similar → |
| 1947 | If Winter Comes | Tiny Wilson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | Where There's Life | Minister of War Grubitch | Average | Similar → |
| 1947 | Christmas Eve | Williams 'Bill', Matilda's Butler | Flop | Similar → |
| 1947 | Golden Earrings | Hoff | Average | Similar → |
| 1947 | Second Chance | Roger Elwood | Flop | Similar → |
| 1947 | The Crimson Key | Steven Loring | Flop | Similar → |
| 1946 | The Strange Woman | Tim Hager | Average | Similar → |
| 1946 | Roll on Texas Moon | Cole Gregory | Average | Similar → |
| 1946 | Anna and the King of Siam | Sir Edward | Average | Similar → |
| 1946 | She-Wolf of London | Inspector Pierce | Average | Similar → |
| 1946 | Tarzan and the Leopard Woman | Commissioner | Average | Similar → |
| 1946 | Terror by Night | Inspector Lestrade | Hit | Similar → |
| 1945 | Kitty | Jonathan Selby | Average | Similar → |
| 1945 | A Thousand and One Nights | Sultan Kamar Al-Kir / Prince Hadji | Average | Similar → |
| 1945 | The House of Fear | Inspector Lestrade | Hit | Similar → |
| 1945 | National Velvet | Mr. Greenford | Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | The Keys of the Kingdom | Alec Chisholm (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | The Pearl of Death | Inspector Lestrade | Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | Uncertain Glory | Father Le Clerc | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | The Spider Woman | Insp. Lestrade | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | Sherlock Holmes Faces Death | Inspector Lestrade | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | Bomber's Moon | Gestapo Col. von Grunow | Average | Similar → |
| 1943 | They Came to Blow Up America | Col. Taeger | Average | Similar → |
| 1943 | Frankenstein Meets the Wolf Man | Inspector Owen | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon | Inspector Lestrade | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | Cairo | Colonel Woodhue | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | This Above All | Parsons | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Son of Fury: The Story of Benjamin Blake | Lord Tarrant | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Confirm or Deny | Duffield, Ministry of Information | Flop | Similar → |
| 1941 | A Yank in the R.A.F. | Intelligence Officer | Average | Similar → |
| 1935 | Maria Marten, or The Murder in the Red Barn | Gambling Winner | Flop | Similar → |
| 1935 | Honeymoon for Three | M. Daumery | Average | Similar → |
| 1935 | The Mystery of the Mary Celeste | Tom Goodschild | Flop | Similar → |
| 1935 | Brewster's Millions | Mario | Average | Similar → |
| 1934 | I Spy | MNT | Average | Similar → |
| 1934 | Lily of Killarney | Miles-Na-Copaleen | Flop | Similar → |
| 1934 | Chu Chin Chow | Rakham, chief henchman | Flop | Similar → |
| 1933 | The Wandering Jew | Lord de Beaudricourt (Phase II) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | The Good Companions | Joe | Average | Similar → |
| 1932 | Baroud | Captain Sabry | Flop | Similar → |
| 1931 | Tell England | The Chaplain, called "Padre" | Super Hit | Similar → |
Dennis Hoey - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Dennis Hoey?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Dennis Hoey is "The Wandering Jew" with a rating of 7.6/10.
How many movies has Dennis Hoey acted in?
Dennis Hoey has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Dennis Hoey?
Other notable films include "Tell England", "Son of Fury: The Story of Benjamin Blake", and "National Velvet".