Robert Dowdell

Acting

Freshness: Jan 13, 2026

9Total Films

10.0 Highest Rated

Born: Mar 10, 1933

Birth Place: Park Ridge, Illinois, USA

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Robert Dowdell reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 9 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Action

The majority of Robert Dowdell's filmography leans towards the Action 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 44% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Robert Dowdell remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in O'Hara, United States Treasury: Operation Cobra, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Robert Dowdell Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Robert Dowdell's career based on audience ratings.

★10.0

O'Hara, United States Treasury: Operation Cobra (1971) movie poster

★10.0

O'Hara, United States Treasury: Operation Cobra — Suddenly widowed by an accident, a deputy sheriff from the Midwest becomes a customs agent and cracks a narcotics ring.

O'Hara, United States Treasury: Operation Cobra

1971•Action

★9.5

★9.5

The Fifth Column — A TV film made as part of The Buick-Electra Playhouse.

The Fifth Column

1960•TV Movie

★7.2

★7.2

Master Ninja II — Lee Van Cleef and Timoty Van Patten are back in this "sequel" to their last "movie" about a ninja and his apprentice bat

Master Ninja II

1984•Action

★6.8

★6.8

Terror in the Sky — On a transcontinental flight, the flight crew suffer from food poisoning and become incapacitated. Now it's up to one of

Terror in the Sky

1971•Drama

★6.1

★6.1

Skin Deep — Hard-drinking novelist Zach Hutton spirals out of control after his wife and mistress both leave him. Alone and crippled

Skin Deep

1989•Romance

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Robert Dowdell.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1989	Skin Deep	Traffic Judge	Average	Similar →
1989	Wicked Stepmother	Judge	Flop	Similar →
1987	Assassination	Capt. Ogilvie - Cappy	Average	Similar →
1984	The Initiation	Jason Randall	Average	Similar →
1984	Master Ninja II	Senator Clayton	Hit	Similar →
1971	Terror in the Sky	Tower Radar Operator	Hit	Similar →
1971	City Beneath the Sea	Young Officer	Flop	Similar →
1971	O'Hara, United States Treasury: Operation Cobra	Maj. Tony Puller USMC	Super Hit	Similar →
1960	The Fifth Column	-	Super Hit	Similar →

Robert Dowdell - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Robert Dowdell?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Robert Dowdell is "O'Hara, United States Treasury: Operation Cobra" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Robert Dowdell acted in?

Robert Dowdell has been featured in at least 9 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Robert Dowdell?

Other notable films include "The Fifth Column", "Master Ninja II", and "Terror in the Sky".