DeForest Covan
ActingDeForest Covan Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of DeForest Covan reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 25 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of DeForest Covan's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 48% of DeForest Covan'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 Take My Life, which stands out as a key performance.
Best DeForest Covan Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from DeForest Covan's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie DeForest Covan has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | One Good Cop | Older Man | Average | Similar → |
| 1990 | To Sleep with Anger | Fred Jenkins | Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | The Night Before | Concierge | Average | Similar → |
| 1981 | Body and Soul | Cut Man | Flop | Similar → |
| 1981 | Midnight Lace | Fred | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | Cheech & Chong's Next Movie | Pinochle Player | Average | Similar → |
| 1979 | When a Stranger Calls | Officer #1 | Average | Similar → |
| 1979 | Beneath the Valley of the Ultra-Vixens | Zebulon | Flop | Similar → |
| 1977 | The Incredible Melting Man | Janitor | Flop | Similar → |
| 1977 | New York, New York | Porter | Hit | Similar → |
| 1976 | Rocky | Apollo's Corner | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1975 | The Day of the Locust | Shoe Shine Boy | Average | Similar → |
| 1974 | Black Samson | Samson's Street People | Flop | Similar → |
| 1973 | A Dream for Christmas | Charlie Pritchard (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1966 | The Claw Monsters | Koango (archive footage) (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | Living Between Two Worlds | Orderly | Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | No Time for Romance | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Take My Life | 'Shadow', Harlem Tuff-Kid Gang Member | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Mr. Washington Goes to Town | Headless Man | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | Drums of the Desert | Tribesman | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | New Moon | Dancer | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Chasing Trouble | Jackson | Flop | Similar → |
| 1938 | Going Places | Shoe-Shine | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Too Hot to Handle | South American Fire Dancer (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1936 | The Singing Kid | Dancer (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
DeForest Covan - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of DeForest Covan?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring DeForest Covan is "Take My Life" with a rating of 9.0/10.
How many movies has DeForest Covan acted in?
DeForest Covan has been featured in at least 25 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by DeForest Covan?
Other notable films include "Midnight Lace", "Rocky", and "A Dream for Christmas".