Donald Brian

Acting

Freshness: Jan 13, 2026

4Total Films

6.1 Highest Rated

Born: Feb 17, 1875

Birth Place: St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Donald Brian reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 4 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Donald Brian'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 0% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Donald Brian remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Dangerous to Know, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Donald Brian Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Donald Brian's career based on audience ratings.

★6.1

★6.1

Dangerous to Know — Racketeer Steve Recka, art patron and political power-maker, rules his town and Madame Lan Ying, his beautiful friend an

Dangerous to Know

1938•Crime

★5.7

The Man Without a Country (1937) movie poster

★5.7

The Man Without a Country — This short film tells the story of a disgraced U.S. army officer who is charged with treason. At his court martial he is

The Man Without a Country

1937•Drama

★5.0

★5.0

The Smugglers — While honeymooning in Paris, wealthy John Battleby Watts is persuaded to purchase a $20,000 necklace for his capricious

The Smugglers

1916•Comedy

★0.0

★0.0

My Mistake — A hired gunman inadvertently targets an undertaker as his next victim, who talks the killer into leaving the undertaker'

My Mistake

1930•Comedy

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Donald Brian.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1938	Dangerous to Know	Judge Parker (uncredited)	Average	Similar →
1937	The Man Without a Country	Colonel Morgan	Average	Similar →
1930	My Mistake	-	Flop	Similar →
1916	The Smugglers	John Battleby Watts	Flop	Similar →

Donald Brian - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Donald Brian?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Donald Brian is "Dangerous to Know" with a rating of 6.1/10.

How many movies has Donald Brian acted in?

Donald Brian has been featured in at least 4 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Donald Brian?

Other notable films include "The Man Without a Country", "The Smugglers", and "My Mistake".