Roy Gordon
ActingCareer Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Roy Gordon 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 Roy Gordon'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 38% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Roy Gordon remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in What a Way to Go!, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Roy Gordon Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Roy Gordon's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Roy Gordon.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | What a Way to Go! | Minister (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | All in a Night's Work | Albright | Average | Similar → |
| 1959 | The FBI Story | Emmett Reese (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1958 | The Fearmakers | Sen. Walder | Average | Similar → |
| 1958 | The World Was His Jury | H.B. McClay | Average | Similar → |
| 1957 | Zero Hour! | Frank Graham | Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | The Spirit of St. Louis | Associate Producer (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | The Iron Sheriff | Sorenson | Average | Similar → |
| 1956 | Slightly Scarlet | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | The Crooked Web | Richard V. Atherton (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | Murder Is My Beat | Abbott | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | The Big Combo | Audubon | Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | Silver Lode | Dr. Elmwood | Average | Similar → |
| 1954 | Jesse James vs. the Daltons | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1953 | Sangaree | Dr. Tyrus | Average | Similar → |
| 1953 | Fangs of the Arctic | Mountie Chief | Average | Similar → |
| 1951 | Texans Never Cry | Frank Bagley | Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | Law of the Badlands | Secretary of Treasury (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1950 | Two Flags West | Capt. Stanley (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1950 | Buccaneer's Girl | (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1949 | The Blonde Bandit | Otto Thorndyke | Average | Similar → |
| 1949 | The Fountainhead | Vice-President (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | Flamingo Road | Senator Flagstedt (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | Railroaded! | Jackland Ainsworth | Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | Nora Prentiss | Dr. Oberlin (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1946 | Never Say Goodbye | Detective (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1945 | The Shanghai Cobra | Walter Fletcher | Average | Similar → |
| 1943 | So Proudly We Hail | Ship's Captain (Uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | Lucky Jordan | Colonel | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | Two-Faced Woman | Man Standing at Lodge Counter (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | Married Bachelor | Hudkins | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | Love Crazy | Sanity Hearing Doctor (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Sky Raiders | Maj. Gen. Fletcher [Chs. 1-2, 4, 11-12] | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | The Strawberry Blonde | Exchange Bank President (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | The Howards of Virginia | Col. Jefferson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Boom Town | McCreery | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Foreign Correspondent | Mr. Brood | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Virginia City | Maj. Gen. Taylor (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | The Lone Wolf Strikes | Phillip Jordan | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | Wolf of New York | Governor of New York | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Blondie Brings Up Baby | Mr. Mason | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Rulers of the Sea | New York City Mayor (Uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Sued for Libel | Col. Jasper White | Flop | Similar → |
| 1939 | Sabotage | (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | The Real Glory | Col. Hatch | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | Fifth Avenue Girl | Board Member (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | The Spellbinder | Third Trial Judge | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | Almost a Gentleman | The Judge | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | Boy Slaves | Judge | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | The Great Man Votes | Byrne | Average | Similar → |
Roy Gordon - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Roy Gordon?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Roy Gordon is "What a Way to Go!" with a rating of 7.1/10.
How many movies has Roy Gordon acted in?
Roy Gordon has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Roy Gordon?
Other notable films include "The Big Combo", "Flamingo Road", and "Wolf of New York".