
Steve Brodie
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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Steve Brodie (November 21, 1919 — January 9, 1992) was an American movie and television actor. Born as John Stevenson in El Dorado, Kansas, he reportedly selected his screen name in tribute to Steve Brodie, who jumped from the Brooklyn Bridge in 1886 and survived. Most of his acting work was from the mid 1940s to the early 1950s working at MGM, RKO and Republic Pictures appearing mostly in westerns and B-movies. He mainly played supporting roles in films such as the film noir classic Out of the Past (1947) and the classic crime film Armored Car Robbery (1950), although he did have the starring role in Desperate (1947). He later appeared with Elvis Presley in Blue Hawaii (1961) and Roustabout (1964). Beginning in the mid-1950s he appeared largely on television, including, for instance, The Public Defender, three episodes of Alfred Hitchcock Presents, and in the episode "Vendetta" of the syndicated western series Pony Express. He and Sterling Holloway appeared in the 1960 episode "Love Me, Love My Dog" of the syndicated crime drama The Brothers Brannagan. Description above from the Wikipedia articleSteve Brodie (actor), licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Steve Brodie 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: Drama
The majority of Steve Brodie'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 30% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Steve Brodie remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Out of the Past, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Steve Brodie Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Steve Brodie's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Steve Brodie.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | The Men Who Made the Movies: Samuel Fuller | Lt. Driscoll (archive footage) (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1994 | Wyatt Earp: Return to Tombstone | Sheriff John Behan (flashback sequence) (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | The Wizard of Speed and Time | Lucky Straeker | Average | Similar → |
| 1964 | Roustabout | Fred | Average | Similar → |
| 1961 | Blue Hawaii | Tucker Garvey | Average | Similar → |
| 1960 | Three Came to Kill | Dave Harris | Flop | Similar → |
| 1957 | The Crooked Circle | Ken Cooper | Average | Similar → |
| 1957 | Under Fire | Capt. Linn | Average | Similar → |
| 1957 | Gun Duel in Durango | Jake Dunsten | Flop | Similar → |
| 1954 | The Caine Mutiny | Chief Budge | Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | The Far Country | Ives | Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | Donovan's Brain | Herbie Yocum | Average | Similar → |
| 1953 | The Charge at Feather River | Pvt. Ryan | Average | Similar → |
| 1953 | The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms | Sgt. Loomis | Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | White Lightning | Jack Monohan | Average | Similar → |
| 1951 | Two Dollar Bettor | Rick Bowers - aka Rick Slate | Flop | Similar → |
| 1951 | Fighting Coast Guard | 'Red' Toon | Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | Only the Valiant | Trooper Onstot | Average | Similar → |
| 1951 | M | Police Lt. Becker | Average | Similar → |
| 1951 | The Steel Helmet | Lieutenant Driscoll | Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | Kiss Tomorrow Goodbye | Joe 'Jinx' Raynor | Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | The Admiral Was a Lady | Mike O'Halloran | Average | Similar → |
| 1950 | Winchester '73 | Wesley | Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | It's a Small World | Charlie | Flop | Similar → |
| 1950 | Armored Car Robbery | Al Mapes | Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | Tough Assignment | Boss Morgan | Average | Similar → |
| 1949 | The Big Wheel | Happy Lee | Flop | Similar → |
| 1949 | Massacre River | Burke Kimber | Average | Similar → |
| 1949 | Home of the Brave | T.J. Everett | Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | Rustlers | Mort Wheeler | Flop | Similar → |
| 1948 | Bodyguard | Fenton | Average | Similar → |
| 1948 | Station West | Lt. Stellman | Average | Similar → |
| 1948 | Return of the Bad Men | Cole Younger | Average | Similar → |
| 1948 | The Arizona Ranger | Quirt Butler | Average | Similar → |
| 1947 | Out of the Past | Jack Fisher | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | Crossfire | Floyd | Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | Desperate | Steve Randall | Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | Thunder Mountain | Chick Jorth | Flop | Similar → |
| 1947 | Code of the West | Matt Saunders | Flop | Similar → |
| 1947 | Trail Street | Logan Maury | Average | Similar → |
| 1946 | The Falcon's Adventure | Benny | Average | Similar → |
| 1946 | Criminal Court | Frankie Wright, Vic's Brother | Flop | Similar → |
| 1946 | Badman's Territory | Bob Dalton | Average | Similar → |
| 1945 | A Walk in the Sun | Pvt. Judson | Average | Similar → |
| 1945 | The Crimson Canary | Hillary | Average | Similar → |
| 1945 | Anchors Aweigh | Soldier (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1945 | It's in the Bag! | Usher (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1945 | This Man's Navy | Timothy Joseph Aloysius 'Tim' Shannon | Average | Similar → |
| 1944 | Thirty Seconds Over Tokyo | MP Corporal (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | Follow the Boys | Australian Pilot (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
Steve Brodie - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Steve Brodie?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Steve Brodie is "Out of the Past" with a rating of 7.6/10.
How many movies has Steve Brodie acted in?
Steve Brodie has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Steve Brodie?
Other notable films include "Winchester '73", "The Caine Mutiny", and "The Steel Helmet".




