Noah Beery Jr.
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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Noah Lindsey Beery (August 10, 1913 – November 1, 1994), known professionally as Noah Beery, Jr. or just Noah Beery, was an American actor specializing in warm, friendly character parts similar to the ones played by his uncle Wallace Beery, although Noah Beery, Jr., unlike his uncle, seldom broke away from playing supporting roles. His father, Noah Nicholas Beery (known professionally as Noah Beery or Noah Beery, Sr.), enjoyed a similarly lengthy film career as a supporting actor. Beery was best known as James Garner's father, Joseph "Rocky" Rockford, in the 1970s television series The Rockford Files. Description above from the Wikipedia article Noah Beery, Jr., licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Best Noah Beery Jr. Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Noah Beery Jr.'s career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Noah Beery Jr..
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas | Edsel | Average | Similar → |
| 1982 | Beyond Witch Mountain | Uncle Ben | Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | Gridlock | Barney | Average | Similar → |
| 1977 | The Ghost of Cypress Swamp | Doc Manners | Average | Similar → |
| 1974 | Savages | George Whiting | Average | Similar → |
| 1974 | The Spikes Gang | Basset | Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | Sidekicks | Tom | Average | Similar → |
| 1973 | Walking Tall | Carl Pusser | Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | 43: The Richard Petty Story | Julie | Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | Little Fauss and Big Halsy | Seally Fauss | Average | Similar → |
| 1970 | The Cockeyed Cowboys of Calico County | Eddie | Average | Similar → |
| 1968 | The Movie Orgy | Self (archive footage) | Average | Similar → |
| 1967 | Hondo and the Apaches | Buffalo Baker | Hit | Similar → |
| 1966 | Incident at Phantom Hill | O'Rourke (as Noah Beery) | Average | Similar → |
| 1964 | 7 Faces of Dr. Lao | Tim Mitchell | Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | Inherit the Wind | John Stebbins | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | Guns of the Timberland | Blackie | Average | Similar → |
| 1957 | Decision at Sundown | Sam | Average | Similar → |
| 1956 | The Fastest Gun Alive | Dink Wells | Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | Jubal | Sam | Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | White Feather | Lt. Ferguson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | The Yellow Tomahawk | Tonio (as Noah Beery) | Average | Similar → |
| 1952 | The Story of Will Rogers | Wiley Post | Average | Similar → |
| 1952 | Wagons West | Arch Lawrence | Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | The Cimarron Kid | Bob Dalton (as Noah Beery) | Average | Similar → |
| 1950 | Two Flags West | Cy Davis (as Noah Beery) | Average | Similar → |
| 1949 | The Doolins of Oklahoma | Little Bill / Joe Smith | Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | Red River | Buster McGee | Hit | Similar → |
| 1945 | The Crimson Canary | Danny Brooks | Average | Similar → |
| 1945 | See My Lawyer | Arthur Lane | Average | Similar → |
| 1944 | Hi, Beautiful | Jeff Peters | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | Corvette K-225 | Stone | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | 'Neath Brooklyn Bridge | Butch | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | Hay Foot | Sgt. Charlie Cobb | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | Sergeant York | Buck Lipscomb | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Riders of Death Valley | Smokey | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | 20 Mule Team | Mitch | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | Of Mice and Men | Whit | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Only Angels Have Wings | Joe Souther | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Girls' School | George Booth | Average | Similar → |
| 1938 | Forbidden Valley | Ring Hazzard | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | Trouble at Midnight | Kirk Cameron | Average | Similar → |
| 1936 | Ace Drummond | Jerry | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Parole! | Bobby Freeman | Average | Similar → |
| 1935 | Tailspin Tommy in The Great Air Mystery | Skeeter Milligan | Average | Similar → |
| 1934 | Tailspin Tommy | Peter 'Skeeter' Milligan | Average | Similar → |
| 1933 | Fighting With Kit Carson | Nakomas, son of Dark Eagle | Average | Similar → |
| 1930 | The Big House | Convict in Yard (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1929 | Gold Diggers of Broadway | Stage Boy (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1920 | The Mark of Zorro | Boy (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
Noah Beery Jr. - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Noah Beery Jr.?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Noah Beery Jr. is "Hi, Beautiful" with a rating of 9.5/10.
How many movies has Noah Beery Jr. acted in?
Noah Beery Jr. has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Noah Beery Jr.?
Other notable films include "Inherit the Wind", "Red River", and "Only Angels Have Wings".