Spade Cooley - Actor Profile

Spade Cooley

Acting
Freshness: Jan 19, 2026
44Total Films
8.0 Highest Rated
Born: Dec 17, 1910

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Spade Cooley reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 44 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Western

The majority of Spade Cooley's filmography leans towards the Western 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 11% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Spade Cooley remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Marshal Of Mesa City, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Spade Cooley Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Spade Cooley's career based on audience ratings.

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Spade Cooley.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1955 The Big Tip Off Spade Average Similar →
1950 Border Outlaws Spade Cooley Flop Similar →
1950 Everybody's Dancin' Spade Flop Similar →
1950 The Silver Bandit Spade Cooley Flop Similar →
1950 The Kid from Gower Gulch Spade Cooley Flop Similar →
1949 Square Dance Jubilee Spade Cooley Flop Similar →
1947 Vacation Days Self Flop Similar →
1945 Texas Panhandle Band Leader Spade Average Similar →
1945 My Chickashay Gal Spade Cooley Band Flop Similar →
1945 My Chickashay Gal Band Leader Flop Similar →
1945 Shame on You - Flop Similar →
1945 Senorita from the West Bandleader Flop Similar →
1945 Outlaws of the Rockies Singer Spade Flop Similar →
1945 Spade Cooley: King of Western Swing Self Flop Similar →
1945 Rockin' in the Rockies Spade Cooley Average Similar →
1944 I Love to Yodel - Flop Similar →
1944 Take Me Back to Tulsa - Flop Similar →
1942 Dawn on the Great Divide Fiddler Flop Similar →
1942 Lost Canyon Fiddle Player Flop Similar →
1942 Heart of the Golden West Rustler Flop Similar →
1942 Thundering Hoofs Fiddler (uncredited) Flop Similar →
1942 Romance on the Range Townsman Average Similar →
1942 Home in Wyomin' 1st Fiddler (uncredited) Super Hit Similar →
1942 Sunset on the Desert Musician Average Similar →
1942 South of Santa Fe Jim Clancy Flop Similar →
1942 Man from Cheyenne Cowhand Super Hit Similar →
1941 Bad Man of Deadwood Musician Flop Similar →
1941 Nevada City Musician Flop Similar →
1941 Sheriff of Tombstone Fiddle Player Hit Similar →
1941 Red Skins and Red Heads Fiddle Player (uncredited) Flop Similar →
1941 In Old Cheyenne Cowhand / Musician Flop Similar →
1941 Robin Hood of the Pecos Soldier (uncredited) Flop Similar →
1940 The Border Legion Musician Flop Similar →
1940 Young Bill Hickok Musician Flop Similar →
1940 Melody Ranch Melody Ranch Band Musician Average Similar →
1940 Colorado Henchman Average Similar →
1940 The Ranger and the Lady Bent's Banjoist Flop Similar →
1940 You're Not So Tough Fiddle Player Flop Similar →
1940 Bullet Code Fiddler (uncredited) Average Similar →
1939 Destry Rides Again Fiddle Player (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1939 The Marshal Of Mesa City Fiddler (uncredited) Super Hit Similar →
1939 The Arizona Kid Union Soldier Average Similar →
1939 Frontier Pony Express Charley Weston Flop Similar →
1939 Southward Ho! Fiddler Flop Similar →

Spade Cooley - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Spade Cooley?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Spade Cooley is "The Marshal Of Mesa City" with a rating of 8.0/10.

How many movies has Spade Cooley acted in?

Spade Cooley has been featured in at least 44 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Spade Cooley?

Other notable films include "Home in Wyomin'", "Man from Cheyenne", and "Destry Rides Again".