Jack Oakie
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Jack Oakie (November 12, 1903 – January 23, 1978) was an American actor, starring mostly in films, but also working on stage, radio and television.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Jack Oakie 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: Comedy
The majority of Jack Oakie's filmography leans towards the Comedy 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 42% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Jack Oakie remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Hit the Deck, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Jack Oakie Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Jack Oakie's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Jack Oakie.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | One to One: John & Yoko | Napaloni - Dictator of Bactera (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | Bing Crosby: Rediscovered | Self (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | The Great Dictator: The Clown Turns Prophet | Self (archive footage) | Average | Similar → |
| 1961 | Lover Come Back | J. Paxton Miller | Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | The Rat Race | Mac | Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | The Wonderful Country | Travis Hyle | Average | Similar → |
| 1956 | Around the World in 80 Days | SS Henrietta Captain | Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | Tomahawk | Sol Beckworth | Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | Last of the Buccaneers | Sgt. Dominick | Average | Similar → |
| 1949 | Thieves' Highway | Slob | Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | She Wrote the Book | Jerry Marlowe | Average | Similar → |
| 1944 | It Happened Tomorrow | Uncle Oscar Smith | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | Hello, Frisco, Hello | Dan Daley | Average | Similar → |
| 1943 | Something to Shout About | Larry Martin | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | Breakdowns of 1942 | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | Iceland | Slip Riggs | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | Song of the Islands | Rusty Smith | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | Rise and Shine | Boley Bolenciecwcz | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | Little Men | William "Willie" Deming | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | The Great Dictator | Benzino Napaloni, Dictator of Bacteria | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Radio City Revels | Harry | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | The Toast of New York | Luke | Average | Similar → |
| 1936 | That Girl from Paris | Whammo Lonsdale | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | The Texas Rangers | Henry B. 'Wahoo' Jones | Average | Similar → |
| 1936 | Florida Special | Bangs Tucker | Average | Similar → |
| 1936 | King of Burlesque | Joe Cooney | Average | Similar → |
| 1935 | The Big Broadcast of 1936 | Spud Miller | Average | Similar → |
| 1935 | Call of the Wild | 'Shorty' Hoolihan | Average | Similar → |
| 1934 | Shoot the Works | Nicky Nelson | Average | Similar → |
| 1934 | Murder at the Vanities | Jack Ellery | Average | Similar → |
| 1934 | Looking for Trouble | Casey | Average | Similar → |
| 1933 | Alice in Wonderland | Tweedledum | Average | Similar → |
| 1933 | Sitting Pretty | Chick Parker | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | The Eagle and the Hawk | Mike 'Slug' Richards | Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | From Hell to Heaven | Charlie Bayne | Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | Uptown New York | Eddie Doyle | Average | Similar → |
| 1932 | If I Had a Million | Private Mulligan | Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | Madison Square Garden | Eddie Burke | Average | Similar → |
| 1932 | Once in a Lifetime | George Lewis | Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | Million Dollar Legs | Migg Tweeny | Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | The Stolen Jools | Jack Oakie | Average | Similar → |
| 1931 | The Gang Buster | Charlie Case | Average | Similar → |
| 1930 | Let's Go Native | Voltaire McGinnis | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1930 | The Social Lion | Marco Perkins | Average | Similar → |
| 1930 | Paramount on Parade | Himself / Master of Ceremonies / Fu Manchu's Victim (Murder Will Out) / Girls Gym Instructor (In a Girls' Gym) | Average | Similar → |
| 1929 | Hit the Deck | Bilge | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1929 | Sweetie | Tap-Tap Thompson | Average | Similar → |
| 1929 | Street Girl | Joe Spring | Average | Similar → |
| 1929 | Close Harmony | Ben Barney | Hit | Similar → |
| 1929 | The Wild Party | Al | Hit | Similar → |
Jack Oakie - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Jack Oakie?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Jack Oakie is "Hit the Deck" with a rating of 9.0/10.
How many movies has Jack Oakie acted in?
Jack Oakie has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Jack Oakie?
Other notable films include "The Great Dictator", "Radio City Revels", and "Let's Go Native".