
Keenan Wynn
ActingAbout Keenan Wynn
Francis Xavier Aloysius James Jeremiah Keenan Wynn (July 27, 1916 – October 14, 1986) was an American character actor. His expressive face was his stock-in-trade; and though he rarely carried the lead role, he had prominent billing in most of his film and television roles.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Keenan Wynn reveals a career defined by exceptional commercial consistency. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Keenan Wynn'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 88% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Keenan Wynn remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Quest, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Keenan Wynn Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Keenan Wynn's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Keenan Wynn.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Gene Kelly: Anatomy of a Dancer | Self (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | Tales from the Darkside | Duncan Williams | Average | Similar → |
| 1985 | The Goonies | Chester Copperpot (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1984 | Call to Glory | Carl Sarnac | Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | The Last Unicorn | Captain Cully / Harpy (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | A Piano for Mrs. Cimino | Barney Fellman | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | Joe Dancer II: The Monkey Mission | Stump Harris | Hit | Similar → |
| 1976 | That's Entertainment, Part II | (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1976 | The Quest | H.H. Small | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1975 | Nashville | Mr. Green | Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | Hijack! | Donny McDonald | Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | Snowball Express | Martin Ridgeway | Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | The Mechanic | Harry McKenna | Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | Terror in the Sky | Milton | Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town | Winter Warlock (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | House on Greenapple Road | Sgt. Charles Wilentz | Hit | Similar → |
| 1969 | Mackenna's Gold | Sanchez | Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | Once Upon a Time in the West | Sheriff | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | Point Blank | Yost | Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | The War Wagon | Wes Fletcher | Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | Warning Shot | Sgt. Ed Musso | Average | Similar → |
| 1967 | The Rock | Self (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | The Great Race | Hezekiah | Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | The Americanization of Emily | Old Sailor | Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb | Colonel Bat Guano | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | Man in the Middle | Lieut. Winston | Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | Black City | Di Gennaro | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | The Absent-Minded Professor | Alonzo P. Hawk | Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | The Scarface Mob | Joe Fuselli | Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | The Perfect Furlough | Harvey Franklin | Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | A Time to Love and a Time to Die | Reuter | Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | Touch of Evil | Bartender (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | Requiem for a Heavyweight | Maish Rennick | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | The Man in the Gray Flannel Suit | Sgt. Caesar Gardella | Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | The Long, Long Trailer | Policeman | Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | Kiss Me Kate | Lippy | Average | Similar → |
| 1951 | Angels in the Outfield | Fred Bayles | Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | Kind Lady | Mr. Edwards | Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | Royal Wedding | Irving Klinger / Edgar Klinger | Average | Similar → |
| 1950 | Annie Get Your Gun | Charlie Davenport | Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | The Three Musketeers | Planchet | Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | B.F.'s Daughter | Martin Delwyn 'Marty' Ainsley | Average | Similar → |
| 1947 | Song of the Thin Man | Clarence "Clinker" Krause | Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | The Hucksters | Buddy Hare | Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | The Cockeyed Miracle | Ben Griggs | Hit | Similar → |
| 1945 | The Clock | The Drunk | Hit | Similar → |
| 1945 | Without Love | Quentin Ladd | Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | Since You Went Away | Lieutenant Solomon | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | Lost Angel | Packy Roost | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | For Me and My Gal | Eddie Milton (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
Keenan Wynn - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Keenan Wynn?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Keenan Wynn is "The Quest" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Keenan Wynn acted in?
Keenan Wynn has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Keenan Wynn?
Other notable films include "Once Upon a Time in the West", "Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb", and "Requiem for a Heavyweight".




