Clarence Brooks - Actor Profile

Clarence Brooks

Acting
Updated: May 10, 2026
20Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Dec 23, 1896
Birth Place: San Antonio, Texas, USA

About Clarence Brooks

Clarence Brooks was born on December 23, 1896, in San Antonio, Texas, USA. He was an actor, known for Murder in Harlem (1935), Arrowsmith (1931) and Georgia Rose (1930). He was married to Cherry Hale.

Known For: ActingIndustry Veteran

Clarence Brooks Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Clarence Brooks reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 20 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Clarence Brooks's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 35% of Clarence Brooks'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 Up Jumped the Devil, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Clarence Brooks Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Clarence Brooks's career based on audience ratings.

★10.0
Up Jumped the Devil (1941) movie poster
★10.0

Up Jumped the Devil: Two ne'er-do-wells, Washington and Jefferson, just out of prison are looking for jobs so they won't get arrested for vag

Up Jumped the Devil

1941•Comedy
★10.0
A Man's Duty (1919) movie poster
★10.0

A Man's Duty: Wealthy man about town, Richard Beverly, and Hubert Gordon are rivals for the affections of Myra Lewis.

A Man's Duty

1919•Drama
★10.0
Absent (1928) movie poster
★10.0

Absent: A shell-shocked black soldier is cared for by a miner and his daughter when he wanders into their camp, and makes a fres

Absent

1928•Drama
★7.0
Georgia Rose (1930) movie poster
★7.0

Georgia Rose: Musical film with an all-black cast.

Georgia Rose

1930•Music
★7.0
The Law of Nature (1917) movie poster
★7.0

The Law of Nature: A beautiful eastern society girl is the governess of the children of a wealthy cattleman whom she eventually marries.

The Law of Nature

1917•Drama

Full Filmography

Every movie Clarence Brooks has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1975 Black Shadows on a Silver Screen Self (archive footage) Flop Similar →
1951 Wild Women Sungu Flop Similar →
1950 Rock Island Trail Butler Average Similar →
1944 The Negro Soldier Chaplain Average Similar →
1941 Up Jumped the Devil - Super Hit Similar →
1940 Broken Strings First Doctor Flop Similar →
1939 Bad Boy Terry's Friend Flop Similar →
1939 Harlem Rides the Range Bradley Flop Similar →
1939 The Bronze Buckaroo Buck Thorne Flop Similar →
1938 Two-Gun Man from Harlem John Barker Flop Similar →
1938 Spirit of Youth Speedy Average Similar →
1937 Dark Manhattan Larry Lee Hit Similar →
1935 Murder In Harlem Henry Glory Flop Similar →
1931 Arrowsmith Dr. Oliver Marchand Hit Similar →
1930 Georgia Rose Ralph Hit Similar →
1928 Absent Soldier Super Hit Similar →
1921 By Right of Birth - Average Similar →
1919 A Man's Duty - Super Hit Similar →
1917 The Law of Nature - Hit Similar →
1916 The Realization of a Negro's Ambition - Flop Similar →

Clarence Brooks - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Clarence Brooks?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Clarence Brooks is "Up Jumped the Devil" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Clarence Brooks acted in?

Clarence Brooks has been featured in at least 20 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Clarence Brooks?

Other notable films include "A Man's Duty", "Absent", and "Georgia Rose".

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