Les Tremayne
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Les Tremayne (16 April 1913 – 19 December 2003) was a radio, film, and television actor. Born Lester Tremayne in England, he moved with his family at the age four to Chicago, where he began in community theater. He danced as a vaudeville performer and worked as amusement park barker. He began working in radio when he was 17 years old. Description above from the Wikipedia article Les Tremayne, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Les Tremayne 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: Comedy
The majority of Les Tremayne's filmography leans towards the Comedy 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 40% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Les Tremayne remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Everything But the Truth, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Les Tremayne Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Les Tremayne's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Les Tremayne.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | The Naked Monster | General Mann | Flop | Similar → |
| 1988 | The Creation - Greatest Adventure Stories from the Bible | God / The Storyteller (Voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | The Smurfs: 'Tis the Season to Be Smurfy | Gustav (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | Ultraman: The Adventure Begins | Dr. Philby | Average | Similar → |
| 1985 | Rainbow Brite and the Star Stealer | Orin / Bombo / TV announcer (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 1985 | Starchaser: The Legend of Orin | Arthur (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 1984 | Quest | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | Daffy Duck's Movie: Fantastic Island | The Well (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1979 | Raggedy Ann and Raggedy Andy in the Pumpkin Who Couldn't Smile | The Pumpkin (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 1978 | Raggedy Ann & Andy: The Great Santa Claus Caper | Alexander Graham Wolf / Santa Claus (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 1975 | Yankee Doodle Cricket | Chester C. Cricket / Harry the Cat (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1975 | Rikki-Tikki-Tavi | Father (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 1974 | Fangs | Snakey Bender | Flop | Similar → |
| 1974 | Oliver Twist | Fagin | Flop | Similar → |
| 1973 | A Very Merry Cricket | Chester C. Cricket / Harry the Cat (voice) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1973 | A Cricket in Times Square | Chester C. Cricket / Harry the Cat / Father / Music Teacher (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | Strawberries Need Rain | The Reaper | Flop | Similar → |
| 1970 | The Phantom Tollbooth | Humbug (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1969 | The Pogo Special Birthday Special | Churchy La Femme / Beauregard | Average | Similar → |
| 1967 | Creature of Destruction | Dr. John Basso | Flop | Similar → |
| 1966 | The Fortune Cookie | Thompson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | Girl Happy | Opening Narrator (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1965 | Strange Bedfellows | Opening Off-Screen Narrator (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1964 | Kwaheri | Narrator | Flop | Similar → |
| 1964 | The Big Parade of Comedy | Narrator (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 1963 | King Kong vs. Godzilla | Mr. Tako / Dr. Shigesawa / Dr. Akira Makino / General Masami Shinzo / Commander Roberts / Narrator (voice) (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | The Slime People | Norman Tolliver | Flop | Similar → |
| 1962 | Mister Magoo's Christmas Carol | Ghost of Christmas Present (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 1960 | The Story of Ruth | Elimelech | Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | The Gallant Hours | Frank Enright | Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | The Angry Red Planet | Prof. Theodore Gettell | Average | Similar → |
| 1959 | North by Northwest | Auctioneer | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | Say One for Me | Harry LaMaise | Flop | Similar → |
| 1959 | The Monster of Piedras Blancas | Dr. Sam Jorgenson | Flop | Similar → |
| 1958 | The Perfect Furlough | Col. Leland | Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | From the Earth to the Moon | Countdown Announcer | Flop | Similar → |
| 1957 | The Monolith Monsters | Martin Cochrane | Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | The Unguarded Moment | Mr. Pendleton | Average | Similar → |
| 1956 | Everything But the Truth | Lawrence Everett | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | Forbidden Planet | Narrator (voice) (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | The Lieutenant Wore Skirts | Henry 'Hank' Gaxton | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | A Man Called Peter | Senator Willis K. Harvey | Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | Susan Slept Here | Harvey Butterworth | Average | Similar → |
| 1953 | Dream Wife | Ken Landwell | Flop | Similar → |
| 1953 | The War of the Worlds | General Mann | Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | I Love Melvin | Mr. Henneman | Average | Similar → |
| 1952 | It Grows on Trees | Finlay Murchison | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | Francis Goes to West Point | Colonel Daniels | Average | Similar → |
| 1951 | The Blue Veil | Joplin | Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | The Racket | Harry Craig | Average | Similar → |
Les Tremayne - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Les Tremayne?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Les Tremayne is "Everything But the Truth" with a rating of 8.2/10.
How many movies has Les Tremayne acted in?
Les Tremayne has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Les Tremayne?
Other notable films include "North by Northwest", "It Grows on Trees", and "The Story of Ruth".