Albert Dekker
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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Albert Dekker (December 20, 1905 – May 5, 1968) was an American character actor and politician best known for his roles in Dr. Cyclops, The Killers, Kiss Me Deadly, and The Wild Bunch. He is sometimes credited as Albert Van Dekker or Albert van Dekker. Description above from the Wikipedia article Albert Dekker, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Albert Dekker 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 Albert Dekker'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 32% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Albert Dekker remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Wild Bunch, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Albert Dekker Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Albert Dekker's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Albert Dekker.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | The Wild Bunch | Pat Harrigan | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1966 | Death of a Salesman | Ben | Average | Similar → |
| 1959 | Suddenly, Last Summer | Lawrence Hockstader | Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | The Wonderful Country | Cap. Rucker (Texas Ranger) | Average | Similar → |
| 1959 | Middle of the Night | Walter Lockman | Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | These Thousand Hills | Marshal Conrad | Average | Similar → |
| 1959 | The Sound and the Fury | Earl Snopes | Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | Machete | Don Luis Montoya | Average | Similar → |
| 1957 | She Devil | Dr. Richard Bach | Flop | Similar → |
| 1955 | Illegal | Frank Garland | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | Kiss Me Deadly | Dr. G.E. Soberin | Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | East of Eden | Will Hamilton | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | Leonardo da Vinci | Narration | Average | Similar → |
| 1951 | As Young as You Feel | Louis McKinley | Average | Similar → |
| 1950 | The Furies | Mr. Reynolds | Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | Tarzan's Magic Fountain | Trask | Average | Similar → |
| 1948 | Fury at Furnace Creek | Edward Leverett | Average | Similar → |
| 1947 | Gentleman's Agreement | John Minify | Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | Cass Timberlane | Boone Havock | Average | Similar → |
| 1947 | The Pretender | Kenneth Holden | Average | Similar → |
| 1947 | Wyoming | Duke Lassiter | Average | Similar → |
| 1947 | California | Mr. Pike | Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | Two Years Before the Mast | Brown | Average | Similar → |
| 1946 | The Killers | Big Jim Colfax | Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | Suspense | Frank Leonard | Average | Similar → |
| 1945 | Hold That Blonde! | Police Inspector Callahan | Average | Similar → |
| 1944 | Experiment Perilous | 'Clag' Claghorn | Average | Similar → |
| 1943 | The Woman of the Town | Bat Masterson | Average | Similar → |
| 1943 | In Old Oklahoma | James E. 'Hunk' Gardner | Average | Similar → |
| 1943 | The Kansan | Steve Barat | Flop | Similar → |
| 1943 | Buckskin Frontier | Gideon Skene | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | Once Upon a Honeymoon | Gaston Le Blanc | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | Wake Island | Shad McClosky | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | Star Spangled Rhythm | Albert Dekker (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | Among the Living | John Raden / Paul Raden | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | Buy Me That Town | Louie Lanzer | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | Honky Tonk | Brazos Hearn | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | Reaching for the Sun | Herman | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | Blonde Inspiration | Phil Hendricks | Flop | Similar → |
| 1940 | Seven Sinners | Dr. Martin | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | Dr. Cyclops | Dr. Alexander Thorkel | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | Strange Cargo | Moll | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Beau Geste | Schwartz | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | The Man in the Iron Mask | Louis XIII | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Hotel Imperial | Sergeant (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | Never Say Die | Kidley's Second | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | The Last Warning | Higgs the Butler | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Marie Antoinette | Comte de Provence | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | The Lone Wolf in Paris | Marquis Louis de Meyerson | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | The Great Garrick | LeBrun | Average | Similar → |
Albert Dekker - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Albert Dekker?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Albert Dekker is "The Wild Bunch" with a rating of 7.6/10.
How many movies has Albert Dekker acted in?
Albert Dekker has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Albert Dekker?
Other notable films include "East of Eden", "The Killers", and "Suddenly, Last Summer".