Douglas Fairbanks
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Douglas Fairbanks, Sr. (May 23, 1883 – December 12, 1939) was an American actor, screenwriter, director and producer. He was best known for his swashbuckling roles in silent films such as The Thief of Bagdad, Robin Hood, and The Mark of Zorro. An astute businessman, Fairbanks was a founding member of United Artists. Fairbanks was also a founding member of The Motion Picture Academy and hosted the first Oscars Ceremony in 1929. With his marriage to Mary Pickford in 1920, the couple became Hollywood royalty with Fairbanks constantly referred to as "The King of Hollywood", a nickname later passed on to actor Clark Gable.
Douglas Fairbanks Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Douglas Fairbanks reflects exceptional commercial consistency. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Douglas Fairbanks's work falls within the Documentary genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 84% of Douglas Fairbanks'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 Screen Snapshots (Series 25, No. 1): 25th Anniversary, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Douglas Fairbanks Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Douglas Fairbanks's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Douglas Fairbanks has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Mary Pickford a Blessing and a Curse | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2020 | Charlie Chaplin, The Genius of Liberty | Self (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | The Image Book | (archive footage) | Average | Similar → |
| 2018 | I, Douglas Fairbanks | Self (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | Propaganda: Engineering Consent | Self - Actor (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | Cinecittà Babilonia: Sex, Drugs and Black Shirts | Self - Actor (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | Birth of the Tramp | Self (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | Douglas Fairbanks: The Great Swashbuckler | Self (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | The Tramp and the Dictator | Self (archive footage) (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | Glorious Technicolor | Self (archive footage) (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | Charlie Chaplin: A Tramp's Life | Self (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | Star Power: The Creation Of United Artists | Self (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | Anthony Quinn: An Original | Self (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | Cary Grant: A Celebration of a Leading Man | Self (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | What Do Those Old Films Mean? | Himself(archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1969 | God Chose Paris | Self (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | The Big Parade of Comedy | Actor Arriving at MGM (archive footage) (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | The Great Chase | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1961 | The Legend of Rudolph Valentino | Self (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | Yesterday and Today | (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | The Golden Twenties | Self (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1945 | Screen Snapshots (Series 25, No. 1): 25th Anniversary | Self (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Cavalcade of the Academy Awards | Self (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | Mr. Robinson Crusoe | Steve Drexel | Average | Similar → |
| 1931 | Around the World in 80 Minutes with Douglas Fairbanks | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | The House That Shadows Built | (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1930 | Terra Melophon Magazin Nr. 1 | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1929 | The Iron Mask | D'Artagnan | Hit | Similar → |
| 1928 | Show People | Self (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1927 | The Gaucho | The Gaucho | Average | Similar → |
| 1926 | The Black Pirate | The Duke of Arnoldo / The Black Pirate | Hit | Similar → |
| 1925 | Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ | Chariot Race Spectator (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1925 | Don Q Son of Zorro | Don Cesar de Vega / Zorro | Hit | Similar → |
| 1924 | The Thief of Bagdad | The Thief of Bagdad | Hit | Similar → |
| 1923 | Hollywood | Douglas Fairbanks | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1922 | Robin Hood | Robin Hood | Average | Similar → |
| 1921 | The Three Musketeers | D'Artagnan | Average | Similar → |
| 1920 | The Mark of Zorro | Don Diego Vega / Señor Zorro | Hit | Similar → |
| 1920 | The Mollycoddle | Richard Marshall III / Richard Marshall IV / Richard Marshal V | Hit | Similar → |
| 1919 | When the Clouds Roll By | Daniel Boone Brown | Hit | Similar → |
| 1919 | Our Film Stars | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1919 | His Majesty, the American | William Brooks | Hit | Similar → |
| 1919 | The Knickerbocker Buckaroo | Teddy Drake | Hit | Similar → |
| 1917 | All-Star Production of Patriotic Episodes for the Second Liberty Loan | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1917 | Wild and Woolly | Jeff Hillington | Average | Similar → |
| 1916 | The Matrimaniac | Jimmie Conroy | Hit | Similar → |
| 1916 | Intolerance: Love's Struggle Throughout the Ages | Man on White Horse (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1916 | The Half-Breed | Lo Dorman | Hit | Similar → |
| 1916 | The Good Bad-Man | Passin' Through | Average | Similar → |
| 1914 | Our Mutual Girl | Self (episode 47) | Super Hit | Similar → |
Douglas Fairbanks - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Douglas Fairbanks?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Douglas Fairbanks is "Screen Snapshots (Series 25, No. 1): 25th Anniversary" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Douglas Fairbanks acted in?
Douglas Fairbanks has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Douglas Fairbanks?
Other notable films include "Star Power: The Creation Of United Artists", "Around the World in 80 Minutes with Douglas Fairbanks", and "Hollywood".