Dennis Day - Actor Profile

Dennis Day

Acting
Updated: May 09, 2026
19Total Films
9.0 Highest Rated
Born: May 21, 1916
Birth Place: The Bronx, New York City, New York, USA

Dennis Day Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Dennis Day reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 19 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 32% of Dennis Day'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 Jack Benny Birthday Special, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Dennis Day Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Dennis Day's career based on audience ratings.

★9.0
The Jack Benny Birthday Special (1969) movie poster
★9.0

The Jack Benny Birthday Special: A TV special aired on February 17, 1969 (the star’s birthday was February 14), featuring Benny’s long-established person

The Jack Benny Birthday Special

1969•Comedy
★7.0
Jack Benny's 20th Anniversary TV Special (1970) movie poster
★7.0

Jack Benny's 20th Anniversary TV Special:

Jack Benny's 20th Anniversary TV Special

1970•Comedy
★7.0
The Powers Girl (1943) movie poster
★7.0

The Powers Girl: Two small-town sisters who've come to New York City for very different reasons find themselves competing for the affecti

The Powers Girl

1943•Comedy
★6.7
Babes in Toyland (1954) movie poster
★6.7

Babes in Toyland: Based on the classic Broadway operetta by Victor Herbert and Glen MacDonough, this live television special became an ann

Babes in Toyland

1954•Music
★6.6
Frosty's Winter Wonderland (1976) movie poster
★6.6

Frosty's Winter Wonderland: Years have passed since Frosty left for the North Pole, but his promise is kept when he hears news of the first snowfall

Frosty's Winter Wonderland

1976•Animation

Full Filmography

Every movie Dennis Day has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1978 The Stingiest Man in Town Nephew Fred (voice) Average Similar →
1976 Frosty's Winter Wonderland Parson Brown Hit Similar →
1976 Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood Singing Telegraph Man Flop Similar →
1970 Jack Benny's 20th Anniversary TV Special Self Hit Similar →
1969 The Jack Benny Birthday Special Self Super Hit Similar →
1957 Jack Benny Christmas Shopping Show Dennis Day Flop Similar →
1955 Babes in Toyland Tommy Tucker Flop Similar →
1954 Babes in Toyland Tommy Tucker Hit Similar →
1953 Football (Now and Then) Grand Pa (voice) Average Similar →
1953 The Girl Next Door Reed Appleton Flop Similar →
1951 Golden Girl Mart Taylor Average Similar →
1950 I'll Get By Freddy Lee Average Similar →
1949 Make Mine Laughs (archive footage) Average Similar →
1948 The Legend of Johnny Appleseed The Old Settler / Johnny Appleseed Hit Similar →
1948 Melody Time Johnny Appleseed Narrator (voice) Average Similar →
1944 Music in Manhattan Stanley Benson Average Similar →
1943 Sleepy Lagoon Lancelot Hillie / Dennis Day Flop Similar →
1943 The Powers Girl Dennis Day Hit Similar →
1940 Buck Benny Rides Again Dennis Flop Similar →

Dennis Day - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Dennis Day?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Dennis Day is "The Jack Benny Birthday Special" with a rating of 9.0/10.

How many movies has Dennis Day acted in?

Dennis Day has been featured in at least 19 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Dennis Day?

Other notable films include "Jack Benny's 20th Anniversary TV Special", "The Powers Girl", and "Babes in Toyland".

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