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Arthur 'Weegee' Fellig

Directing
Updated: May 18, 2026
8Total Films
8.0 Highest Rated
Born: Jun 12, 1899
Birth Place: Galicia, Austria-Hungary

About Arthur 'Weegee' Fellig

Arthur Fellig known by his pseudonym Weegee, was a photographer and photojournalist, known for his stark black and white street photography in New York City.

Known For: Directing

Arthur 'Weegee' Fellig Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Arthur 'Weegee' Fellig reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 8 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Arthur 'Weegee' Fellig's work falls within the Crime genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 38% of Arthur 'Weegee' Fellig'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 Gotham, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Arthur 'Weegee' Fellig Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Arthur 'Weegee' Fellig's career based on audience ratings.

★8.0
Gotham (1990) movie poster
★8.0

Gotham: A film set to "Batman" by Naked City. Taking the band’s name and first album cover as a clue, Henry Hills drew heavily o

Gotham

1990•Music
★7.4
The Set-Up (1949) movie poster
★7.4

The Set-Up: Expecting the usual loss, a boxing manager takes bribes from a betting gangster without telling his fighter.

The Set-Up

1949•Drama
★7.2
The Naked City (1948) movie poster
★7.2

The Naked City: After a former model is drowned in her bathtub, Detective James Halloran and Lieutenant Dan Muldoon attempt to piece tog

The Naked City

1948•Crime
★4.3
Shangri-La (1961) movie poster
★4.3

Shangri-La: Sammy, a zookeeper, prepares to go on a vacation with his friend. He starts to tell his friend about what a good time he

Shangri-La

1961•Comedy
★3.8
The 'Imp'probable Mr. Wee Gee (1966) movie poster
★3.8

The 'Imp'probable Mr. Wee Gee: Famed crime photographer Arthur Fellig, nicknamed Mr. Wee Gee, stars as himself in this pseudo-documentary that begins w

The 'Imp'probable Mr. Wee Gee

1966•Comedy

Full Filmography

Every movie Arthur 'Weegee' Fellig has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1993 The Real Weegee Himself Flop Similar →
1990 Gotham Himself (archive footage) Super Hit Similar →
1966 The 'Imp'probable Mr. Wee Gee Mr. Wee Gee Flop Similar →
1963 My Bare Lady Beauty Contest Judge (uncredited) Flop Similar →
1961 Shangri-La Man in wax museum Flop Similar →
1949 The Set-Up Timekeeper (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1948 The Naked City Photographer (Uncredited) Hit Similar →
1946 Cocktail Party Self Flop Similar →

Arthur 'Weegee' Fellig - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Arthur 'Weegee' Fellig?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Arthur 'Weegee' Fellig is "Gotham" with a rating of 8.0/10.

How many movies has Arthur 'Weegee' Fellig acted in?

Arthur 'Weegee' Fellig has been featured in at least 8 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Arthur 'Weegee' Fellig?

Other notable films include "The Set-Up", "The Naked City", and "Shangri-La".

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