Douglas Fowley
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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Douglas Fowley (born Daniel Vincent Fowley; May 30, 1911 – May 21, 1998) was an American movie and television actor in more than 240 films and dozens of television programs. Fowley is probably best remembered for his role as the frustrated movie director Roscoe Dexter in Singin' in the Rain (1952), and for his regular supporting role as Doc Holliday in The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp.
Best Douglas Fowley Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Douglas Fowley's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Douglas Fowley.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Gene Kelly: Anatomy of a Dancer | Self (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | Wyatt Earp: Return to Tombstone | Doc Holliday / Doc Fabrique (flashback sequences) (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1975 | Starsky & Hutch | Lijah | Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | Homebodies | Mr. Crawford | Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | Walking Tall | Judge Clarke | Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | 7 Faces of Dr. Lao | Toothless Cowboy | Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | Barabbas | Vasasio | Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | A Gift for Heidi | Alm Uncle | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | Kelly and Me | Dave Gans | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | Man from Del Rio | Doc Adams | Average | Similar → |
| 1956 | The Broken Star | Hiram Charleton | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | The Lonesome Trail | Crazy Charley Bonesteel | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | Deep in My Heart | Harold Butterfield (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | The Naked Jungle | Medicine Man | Average | Similar → |
| 1953 | The Band Wagon | Auctioneer (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | Singin' in the Rain | Roscoe Dexter | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | Angels in the Outfield | Cab Driver (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | Criminal Lawyer | Harry Cheney | Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | Armored Car Robbery | Benjamin 'Benny' McBride | Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | Battleground | 'Kipp' Kippton | Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | Any Number Can Play | Smitty (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | Mighty Joe Young | Jones | Average | Similar → |
| 1948 | The Denver Kid | Henchman Slip | Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | If You Knew Susie | Marty | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | Merton of the Movies | Phil | Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | The Hucksters | Georgie Gaver | Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | Desperate | Pete | Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | Fun on a Weekend | Gambling House Owner (Uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | Undercover Maisie | Daniels | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | In Fast Company | Steve Trent | Average | Similar → |
| 1944 | And the Angels Sing | N.Y. Cafe Manager (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | The Racket Man | Toby Sykes | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | Swing Shift Maisie | Investigator (Uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | Gildersleeve's Bad Day | Louie Barton | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | Stand by for Action | Ensign Martin | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | So's Your Aunt Emma! | Gus Hammond | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Charlie Chan at Treasure Island | Peter Lewis | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Lucky Night | George | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Dodge City | Munger | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Submarine Patrol | Seaman Pinky Brett | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Alexander's Ragtime Band | Snapper | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Mr. Moto's Gamble | Nick Crowder | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | Charlie Chan on Broadway | Johnny Burke | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | One Mile from Heaven | Jim Tabor | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | This Is My Affair | Alec | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | On the Avenue | Eddie Eads | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Private Number | Sheik (Uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Two for Tonight | Pooch Donahue | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | The Girl from Missouri | New Bellboy with Vase (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | The Thin Man | Taxi Driver (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
Douglas Fowley - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Douglas Fowley?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Douglas Fowley is "Kelly and Me" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Douglas Fowley acted in?
Douglas Fowley has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Douglas Fowley?
Other notable films include "A Gift for Heidi", "Singin' in the Rain", and "Undercover Maisie".