Art Gilmore
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Arthur Wells Gilmore, known as Art Gilmore (March 18, 1912 – September 25, 2010) was an American actor and announcer heard on radio and television programs, children's records, movies, trailers, radio commercials, and documentary films. He also appeared in several television series and a few feature films. Description above from the Wikipedia article Art Gilmore, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Art Gilmore Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Art Gilmore reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Art Gilmore's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 60% of Art Gilmore's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains So You Want to Give Up Smoking, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Art Gilmore Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Art Gilmore's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Art Gilmore has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Moonbeams | Moon | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1977 | The Amazing Howard Hughes | Newsreel Announcer | Average | Similar → |
| 1964 | Action on the Beach | Narrator | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | The Nutty Professor | Narrator (voice) (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | The Gallant Hours | Narration (Japanese scenes) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | Who Was That Lady? | Television Announcer (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1960 | Squad Car | Narrator (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1958 | An Evening with Fred Astaire | Narrator (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | The Mating Urge | Narrator | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | Suicide Battalion | Captain Hendry (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1956 | The Killing | Narrator (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | Unchained | Narrator (voice) (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | Rear Window | Radio Announcer (voice) (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | Susan Slept Here | The Oscar (voice) (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1954 | Creature from the Black Lagoon | Narrator (voice) (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | It Should Happen to You | Don Toddman (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | Winter Paradise | Narrator | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | The Tanks Are Coming | Narrator (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | Lost Planet Airmen | Radio Voice | Average | Similar → |
| 1951 | A Place in the Sun | Radio Broadcaster (voice) (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | The Screen Director | Narrator (voice) (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | Grandad of Races | Narrator | Average | Similar → |
| 1950 | So You Want to Hold Your Husband | Soap Opera Narrator | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | Appointment with Danger | Narrator | Average | Similar → |
| 1949 | Cinderella Horse | Narrator | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | My Dream Is Yours | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | This Theatre and You | Narrator (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | Let's Sing a Song from the Movies | Narrator (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | So You Want to Be a Detective | Narrator (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | Calgary Stampede | Narrator (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 1948 | So You Want to Build a House | Narrator (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 1948 | So You Want an Apartment | Narrator (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 1947 | So You Want to Hold Your Wife | Narrator (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 1947 | The Unsuspected | Announcer (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | So You Want to Be a Salesman | Narrator (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 1947 | So You're Going on a Vacation | Narrator (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | So You Want to Be in Pictures | Narrator (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 1947 | So You're Going to Be a Father | Narrator (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 1946 | So You Think You're a Nervous Wreck | Narrator | Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | So You Want to Keep Your Hair | Narrator (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | So You Want to Play the Horses | Narrator (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 1943 | The Voice That Thrilled the World | Narrator (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 1943 | Cavalcade of Dance | Narrator (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 1943 | Women at War | Narrator (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | Action in the North Atlantic | President Franklin D. Roosevelt (voice) (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | Five Graves to Cairo | Trailer Narrator (voice) (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | Mission to Moscow | Commentator (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | So You Want to Give Up Smoking | Narrator | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Saboteur | Radio Broadcaster (voice) (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | The Lone Wolf Takes a Chance | Newsreel Announcer | Average | Similar → |
Art Gilmore - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Art Gilmore?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Art Gilmore is "So You Want to Give Up Smoking" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Art Gilmore acted in?
Art Gilmore has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Art Gilmore?
Other notable films include "Let's Sing a Song from the Movies", "Action on the Beach", and "So You Want to Hold Your Husband".