Dennis Hoey
ActingDennis Hoey Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Dennis Hoey 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 Dennis Hoey's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 62% of Dennis Hoey'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 Man from Chicago, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Dennis Hoey Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Dennis Hoey's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Dennis Hoey has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 | Plymouth Adventure | Head Constable | Average | Similar → |
| 1952 | Caribbean | Burford | Average | Similar → |
| 1951 | David and Bathsheba | Joab | Average | Similar → |
| 1949 | The Secret Garden | Mr. Pitcher | Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | Bad Men of Tombstone | Mr. Smith | Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | Wake of the Red Witch | Capt. Munsey | Average | Similar → |
| 1948 | Joan of Arc | Sir William Glasdale | Average | Similar → |
| 1947 | If Winter Comes | Tiny Wilson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | Where There's Life | Minister of War Grubitch | Average | Similar → |
| 1947 | Golden Earrings | Hoff | Average | Similar → |
| 1947 | Second Chance | Roger Elwood | Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | The Strange Woman | Tim Hager | Average | Similar → |
| 1946 | Roll on Texas Moon | Cole Gregory | Average | Similar → |
| 1946 | Anna and the King of Siam | Sir Edward | Average | Similar → |
| 1946 | Tarzan and the Leopard Woman | Commissioner | Average | Similar → |
| 1946 | Terror by Night | Inspector Lestrade | Hit | Similar → |
| 1945 | A Thousand and One Nights | Sultan Kamar Al-Kir / Prince Hadji | Average | Similar → |
| 1945 | The House of Fear | Inspector Lestrade | Hit | Similar → |
| 1945 | National Velvet | Mr. Greenford | Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | The Keys of the Kingdom | Alec Chisholm (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | The Pearl of Death | Inspector Lestrade | Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | Uncertain Glory | Father Le Clerc | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | The Spider Woman | Insp. Lestrade | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | Sherlock Holmes Faces Death | Inspector Lestrade | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | Bomber's Moon | Gestapo Col. von Grunow | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | They Came to Blow Up America | Col. Taeger | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | Frankenstein Meets the Wolf Man | Inspector Owen | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon | Inspector Lestrade | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | Cairo | Colonel Woodhue | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | This Above All | Parsons | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Son of Fury: The Story of Benjamin Blake | Lord Tarrant | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Black Roses | Nikander | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Honeymoon for Three | M. Daumery | Average | Similar → |
| 1935 | The Immortal Gentleman | Soldier / Toby Belch | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Brewster's Millions | Mario | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | I Spy | MNT | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | My Old Duchess | Montagu Neilson | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | Lily of Killarney | Miles-Na-Copaleen | Average | Similar → |
| 1933 | Facing the Music | Capradossi | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | The Wandering Jew | Lord de Beaudricourt (Phase II) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | Maid Happy | Sir Rudolph Bartlett | Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | The Good Companions | Joe | Average | Similar → |
| 1933 | Baroud | Captain Sabry | Average | Similar → |
| 1932 | The Maid of the Mountains | Orsino | Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | Life Goes On | Anthony Carlisle | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | Love Lies | Cyrus Watt | Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | Never Trouble Trouble | Stranger | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | Tell England | The Chaplain, called "Padre" | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1930 | The Man from Chicago | Jimmy Donovan | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1927 | Tiptoes | Hotelier | Super Hit | Similar → |
Dennis Hoey - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Dennis Hoey?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Dennis Hoey is "The Man from Chicago" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Dennis Hoey acted in?
Dennis Hoey has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Dennis Hoey?
Other notable films include "Facing the Music", "Life Goes On", and "Tiptoes".