Carl Barks
WritingAbout Carl Barks
American cartoonist, author, and painter. He is best known for his comics about Donald Duck and as the creator of Scrooge McDuck. He worked anonymously until late in his career; fans dubbed him The Duck Man and The Good Duck Artist. In 1987, Barks was one of the three inaugural inductees of the Will Eisner Comic Book Hall of Fame. Barks worked for the Disney Studio and Western Publishing where he created Duckburg and many of its inhabitants, such as Scrooge McDuck (1947),Gladstone Gander (1948), the Beagle Boys (1951), The Junior Woodchucks (1951), Gyro Gearloose (1952), Cornelius Coot (1952), Flintheart Glomgold (1956), John D. Rockerduck (1961) and Magica De Spell (1961). Cartoonist Will Eisner called him "the Hans Christian Andersen of comic books." -Wikipedia Entry
Carl Barks Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Carl Barks reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 6 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Carl Barks's work falls within the Documentary genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 33% of Carl Barks'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 The Overstreet World of Comic Books, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Carl Barks Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Carl Barks's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Carl Barks has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Walt Disney e l'Italia - Una storia d'amore | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | The Art and Animation of Carl Barks | Himself (archive footage) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1994 | Entenhausen ist überall | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 1994 | Carl Barks - A Duckumentary | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 1994 | Carl Barks - The Duck Maestro | Himself | Flop | Similar → |
| 1993 | The Overstreet World of Comic Books | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
Carl Barks - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Carl Barks?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Carl Barks is "The Overstreet World of Comic Books" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Carl Barks acted in?
Carl Barks has been featured in at least 6 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Carl Barks?
Other notable films include "Walt Disney e l'Italia - Una storia d'amore", "Carl Barks - The Duck Maestro", and "The Art and Animation of Carl Barks".