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Don Forbes

Acting
Freshness: Jan 13, 2026
8Total Films
8.0 Highest Rated

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Don Forbes reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 8 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Don Forbes's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 38% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Don Forbes remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Free, Blonde and 21, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Don Forbes Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Don Forbes's career based on audience ratings.

★8.0
Free, Blonde and 21 (1940) movie poster
★8.0

Free, Blonde and 21 — Stories of women who live in an all-women hotel. One (Bari) works hard and marries a millionaire; another (Hughes) cheat

Free, Blonde and 21

1940•Romance
★7.0
The Damned Don't Cry (1950) movie poster
★7.0

The Damned Don't Cry — Fed up with her small-town marriage, a woman goes after the big time and gets mixed up with the mob.

The Damned Don't Cry

1950•Crime
★6.8
The Great Jewel Robber (1950) movie poster
★6.8

The Great Jewel Robber — Director Peter Godfrey's 1950 drama, inspired by true events, dramatizes the crime spree of the notorious jewel thief kn

The Great Jewel Robber

1950•Crime
★5.9
The Sea Around Us (1953) movie poster
★5.9

The Sea Around Us — Irwin Allen explores the mysteries of the deep blue sea in this Technicolor documentary. Based on Rachel L. Carson's fam

The Sea Around Us

1953•Documentary
★4.4
Public Deb No. 1 (1940) movie poster
★4.4

Public Deb No. 1 — When a waiter gives a society girl a public spanking for attending a Communist rally, her soup-tycoon uncle makes the wa

Public Deb No. 1

1940•Comedy

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Don Forbes.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1965 Lost in Space - No Place to Hide TV Commentator Flop Similar →
1953 The Sea Around Us Commentator (voice) Average Similar →
1950 The Great Jewel Robber Radio Announcer (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1950 The Damned Don't Cry Radio Commentator (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1940 Public Deb No. 1 Announcer Flop Similar →
1940 Free, Blonde and 21 Announcer Super Hit Similar →
1940 The Man Who Wouldn't Talk - Flop Similar →
1940 Model School Narrator Flop Similar →

Don Forbes - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Don Forbes?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Don Forbes is "Free, Blonde and 21" with a rating of 8.0/10.

How many movies has Don Forbes acted in?

Don Forbes has been featured in at least 8 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Don Forbes?

Other notable films include "The Damned Don't Cry", "The Great Jewel Robber", and "The Sea Around Us".