Don Kelly - Actor Profile

Don Kelly

Acting
Updated: May 10, 2026
13Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Mar 17, 1924
Birth Place: New York City, New York, USA

Don Kelly Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Don Kelly reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. Across 13 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 54% of Don Kelly'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 Buzzy and the Phantom Pinto, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Don Kelly Movies Ranked

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

★10.0
Buzzy and the Phantom Pinto (1941) movie poster
★10.0

Buzzy and the Phantom Pinto: Rancher Timothy Wade is ambushed by a masked man riding a pinto horse. His young son, Buzzy Wade and the loyal ranch for

Buzzy and the Phantom Pinto

1941•Western
★7.2
The Harder They Fall (1956) movie poster
★7.2

The Harder They Fall: Jobless sportswriter Eddie Willis is hired by corrupt fight promoter Nick Benko to promote his current protégé, an unkno

The Harder They Fall

1956•Drama
★7.0
The Notorious Mr. Monks (1958) movie poster
★7.0

The Notorious Mr. Monks: A drunken driver, his wife and a hitchhiker equals murder.

The Notorious Mr. Monks

1958•Crime
★7.0
Shootout at Big Sag (1962) movie poster
★7.0

Shootout at Big Sag: A man has his eyes set on controlling the Big Sag territory in Montana and hopes to achieve his goal by forcing a newly-

Shootout at Big Sag

1962•Western
★6.5
The Big Land (1957) movie poster
★6.5

The Big Land: Back home in Texas following the Civil War, former Confederate officer Chad Morgan (Alan Ladd) leads a cattle drive to M

The Big Land

1957•Romance

Full Filmography

Every movie Don Kelly has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2001 A Mother's Fight for Justice Passing Man Flop Similar →
1967 The Hostage Bull (as Don O'Kelly) Flop Similar →
1962 Stampede at Bitter Creek Jed Flop Similar →
1962 Shootout at Big Sag Fargo Hit Similar →
1961 Frontier Uprising Lt. Kilpatrick (as Don O'Kelly) Flop Similar →
1958 Tank Battalion Sgt. Brad Dunne Flop Similar →
1958 The Notorious Mr. Monks Dan Flynn Hit Similar →
1957 Bombers B-52 MSgt. Darren McKine Average Similar →
1957 The Crooked Circle Joe Kelly Hit Similar →
1957 The Big Land Billy Tyler (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1956 Hold Back The Night Marine (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1956 The Harder They Fall Minor Role (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1941 Buzzy and the Phantom Pinto Lucas Super Hit Similar →

Don Kelly - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Don Kelly?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Don Kelly is "Buzzy and the Phantom Pinto" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Don Kelly acted in?

Don Kelly has been featured in at least 13 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Don Kelly?

Other notable films include "The Harder They Fall", "The Notorious Mr. Monks", and "Shootout at Big Sag".

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