Dan Dailey
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Daniel James Dailey Jr. was an American dancer and actor. Description above from the Wikipedia article Dan Dailey, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Dan Dailey Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Dan Dailey reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Dan Dailey's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 56% of Dan Dailey'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 Meet Me at the Fair, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Dan Dailey Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Dan Dailey's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Dan Dailey has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Marilyn Monroe: In The Movies | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | Gene Kelly: Anatomy of a Dancer | Self (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | That's Dancing! | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1976 | That's Entertainment, Part II | (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | Michael O'Hara the Fourth | Michael O'Hara III | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | Mr. and Mrs. Bo Jo Jones | Mr. Greher | Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | Marilyn | archive footage | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | Four Nights of the Full Moon | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | Hemingway’s Adventures of a Young Man | Billy Campbell | Average | Similar → |
| 1960 | Pepe | Ted Holt | Average | Similar → |
| 1958 | Underwater Warrior | Cmdr. David Forest | Average | Similar → |
| 1957 | The Wayward Bus | Ernest Horton | Average | Similar → |
| 1957 | Oh, Men! Oh, Women! | Arthur Turner | Average | Similar → |
| 1957 | The Wings of Eagles | 'Jughead' Carson | Average | Similar → |
| 1957 | The Growler Story | Narrator | Average | Similar → |
| 1956 | The Best Things in Life Are Free | Ray Henderson | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | It's Always Fair Weather | Doug Hallerton | Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | There's No Business Like Show Business | Terence Donahue | Average | Similar → |
| 1953 | The Kid from Left Field | Larry 'Pop' Cooper | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | Taxi | Ed Nielson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | Meet Me at the Fair | Doc Tilbee | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | What Price Glory | Sergeant Quirt | Average | Similar → |
| 1952 | The Pride of St. Louis | Dizzy Dean | Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | I Can Get It for You Wholesale | Teddy Sherman | Average | Similar → |
| 1951 | Call Me Mister | Sgt. Shep Dooley | Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | My Blue Heaven | Jack Moran | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | A Ticket to Tomahawk | Johnny Behind-the-Deuces | Average | Similar → |
| 1950 | When Willie Comes Marching Home | William 'Bill' Kluggs | Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | Chicken Every Sunday | Jim Hefferen | Average | Similar → |
| 1948 | Give My Regards to Broadway | Bert Norwick | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | You Were Meant for Me | Chuck Arnold | Average | Similar → |
| 1947 | Mother Wore Tights | Father | Average | Similar → |
| 1943 | This Is the Army | Soldier (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | Panama Hattie | Dick Bulliard (as Dan Dailey Jr.) | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | Give Out, Sisters | Bob Edwards (as Dan Dailey Jr.) | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | Timber! | Kansas (as Dan Dailey Jr.) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Sunday Punch | Ole | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | Mokey | Herbert Delano | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Moon Over Her Shoulder | Rex (as Dan Dailey Jr.) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Down in San Diego | Al Haines | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | The Get-Away | Sonny Black | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | Ziegfeld Girl | Jimmy Walters | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Washington Melodrama | Whitney King | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | The Wild Man of Borneo | Ed LeMotte (as Dan Dailey Jr.) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Keeping Company | Jim Reynolds | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Hullabaloo | Bob Strong (as Dan Dailey Jr.) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Dulcy | Bill Ward | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | The Captain is a Lady | Perth Nickerson (as Dan Dailey Jr.) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | The Mortal Storm | Holl | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Susan and God | Homer (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
Dan Dailey - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Dan Dailey?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Dan Dailey is "Meet Me at the Fair" with a rating of 8.5/10.
How many movies has Dan Dailey acted in?
Dan Dailey has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Dan Dailey?
Other notable films include "Timber!", "Four Nights of the Full Moon", and "Michael O'Hara the Fourth".