
Ed Begley
Acting46Total Films
8.6 Highest Rated
Born: Mar 25, 1901
Birth Place: Hartford, Connecticut, USA
About Ed Begley
Edward James Begley Sr. (March 25, 1901 – April 28, 1970) was an American actor of theatre, radio, film, and television.
Best Ed Begley Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Ed Begley's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Ed Begley.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Legends of the West | Captain Wilson in 'Hang 'Em High' | Flop | Similar → |
| 1970 | Road to Salina | Warren | Average | Similar → |
| 1970 | The Dunwich Horror | Dr. Henry Armitage | Flop | Similar → |
| 1969 | The Silent Gun | John Cole | Flop | Similar → |
| 1969 | Secrets of the Pirate's Inn | Dennis McCarthy | Hit | Similar → |
| 1969 | The Monitors | U.S. President | Flop | Similar → |
| 1968 | A Time to Sing | Kermit Dodd | Flop | Similar → |
| 1968 | Wild in the Streets | Senator Allbright | Average | Similar → |
| 1968 | Hang 'em High | Captain Wilson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | Firecreek | Preacher Broyles | Average | Similar → |
| 1967 | Billion Dollar Brain | General Midwinter | Average | Similar → |
| 1967 | The Violent Enemy | Colum O'More | Average | Similar → |
| 1967 | Warning Shot | Capt. Roy Klodin | Average | Similar → |
| 1967 | Do Not Fold, Staple, Spindle, or Mutilate | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1966 | The Oscar | Grosbard | Flop | Similar → |
| 1965 | Inherit the Wind | Matthew Harrison Brady | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | The Decorator | Judge Connors | Average | Similar → |
| 1964 | The Unsinkable Molly Brown | Shamus Tobin | Average | Similar → |
| 1962 | Sweet Bird of Youth | Tom 'Boss' Finley | Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | The Green Helmet | Bartell | Flop | Similar → |
| 1959 | Odds Against Tomorrow | Dave Burke | Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | 12 Angry Men | Juror 10 | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | Patterns | Bill Briggs | Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | Patterns | Andy Sloane | Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | Harvest | Karl Zalinka | Flop | Similar → |
| 1952 | Lone Star | Anthony Demmet | Average | Similar → |
| 1952 | The Turning Point | Neil Eichelberger | Average | Similar → |
| 1952 | Deadline - U.S.A. | Frank Allen | Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | Boots Malone | Howard Whitehead | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | On Dangerous Ground | Capt. Brawley | Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | The Lady from Texas | Dave Blodgett | Flop | Similar → |
| 1951 | You're in the Navy Now | Post Commander | Flop | Similar → |
| 1950 | Wyoming Mail | Haynes | Flop | Similar → |
| 1950 | Dark City | Barney | Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | Saddle Tramp | Mr. August Hartnagle | Average | Similar → |
| 1950 | Convicted | Mackay, Head of Parole Board | Average | Similar → |
| 1950 | Stars in My Crown | Lon Backett | Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | Backfire | Capt. Garcia | Average | Similar → |
| 1949 | It Happens Every Spring | Edgar Stone | Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | The Great Gatsby | Myron Lupus | Flop | Similar → |
| 1949 | Tulsa | John J. 'Johnny' Brady (as Edward Begley) | Average | Similar → |
| 1948 | Sorry, Wrong Number | James 'J.B.' Cotterell | Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | Deep Waters | Josh Hovey | Average | Similar → |
| 1948 | The Street with No Name | Chief Bernard Harmatz | Average | Similar → |
| 1948 | Sitting Pretty | Horatio J. Hammond | Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | Boomerang! | Paul Harris | Hit | Similar → |
Ed Begley - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Ed Begley?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Ed Begley is "12 Angry Men" with a rating of 8.6/10.
How many movies has Ed Begley acted in?
Ed Begley has been featured in at least 46 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Ed Begley?
Other notable films include "Inherit the Wind", "Boots Malone", and "Patterns".




