Bruce Cabot
ActingAbout Bruce Cabot
Bruce Cabot (April 20, 1904 – May 3, 1972) was an American film actor. Tall and athletic looking, he is best remembered as Jack Driscoll in King Kong (1933). He is also well known for his roles in films such as the original Last of the Mohicans, Fritz Lang's Fury and the classic western Dodge City. The character of "Bruce Baxter" in the 2005 remake of King Kong was based on Cabot. The 2005 remake includes a dedication to the other two lead actors in the 1933 original, but not to Cabot.
Bruce Cabot Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Bruce Cabot reflects exceptional commercial consistency. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Bruce Cabot's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 92% of Bruce Cabot'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 Don't Gamble with Love, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Bruce Cabot Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Bruce Cabot's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Bruce Cabot has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | The Lost Spider Pit Sequence | Jack Driscoll (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | Preminger: Anatomy of a Filmmaker | actor 'In Harm's Way' (archive footage) (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | Diamonds Are Forever | Albert R. Saxby | Average | Similar → |
| 1971 | Big Jake | Sam Sharpnose | Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | Chisum | Sheriff Brady | Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | The War Wagon | Frank Pierce | Hit | Similar → |
| 1966 | The Chase | Sol | Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | Town Tamer | Riley Condor | Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | Cat Ballou | Sheriff Maledon | Average | Similar → |
| 1965 | In Harm's Way | Quartermaster Quoddy | Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | Law of the Lawless | Joe Rile | Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | McLintock! | Ben Sage | Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | Hatari! | Little Wolf (aka "The Indian") | Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | The Comancheros | Maj. Henry (Ranger CO) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | Guardatele ma non toccatele | il pilota | Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | The Sheriff of Fractured Jaw | Jack | Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | Totò Double or Nothing? | Nick Molise | Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | The Red Cloak | Captain Raniero of Anversa | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | The Story of William Tell | Captain Jost | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | Kid Monk Baroni | Mr. Hellman | Average | Similar → |
| 1951 | Best of the Badmen | Cole Younger | Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | Sorrowful Jones | Big Steve Holloway | Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | The Gallant Legion | Beau Laroux | Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | Angel and the Badman | Laredo Stevens | Average | Similar → |
| 1946 | Avalanche | Steve Batchellor | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1945 | Fallen Angel | Dave Atkins | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | The Flame of New Orleans | Robert Latour | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Susan and God | Michael | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | My Son Is Guilty | Ritzy Kerry | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Mickey the Kid | Jim Larch / Jim Adams | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Dodge City | Jeff Surrett | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Mystery of the White Room | Dr. Bob Clayton | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Tenth Avenue Kid | Jim 'Silk' Loomis | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Smashing the Rackets | Steve Lawrence | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | The Bad Man of Brimstone | Chester "Black Jack" McCreedy | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | Bad Guy | John 'Lucky' Walden | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Legion of Terror | Frank Marshall | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | The Big Game | Cal Calhoun | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Fury | Kirby Dawson | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Don't Gamble with Love | Jerry Edwards | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Show Them No Mercy! | Pitch | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Let 'em Have It | Joe Keefer | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | Redhead | Ted Brown | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | Shadows of Sing Sing | Bob Martel | Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | Signing 'em Up | Himself | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | Midshipman Jack | Jack Austin | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | Disgraced! | Kirk Undwood, Jr. | Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | King Kong | Jack Driscoll | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | The Great Jasper | Roger McGowd (adult) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | Heroes of the Flames | Bit Part | Super Hit | Similar → |
Bruce Cabot - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Bruce Cabot?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Bruce Cabot is "Don't Gamble with Love" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Bruce Cabot acted in?
Bruce Cabot has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Bruce Cabot?
Other notable films include "The Red Cloak", "Mystery of the White Room", and "Avalanche".