Eugene Jackson
ActingAbout Eugene Jackson
Eugene Jackson gained fame as Farina's older brother, Pineapple, in six of Hal Roach's "Our Gang" serials - "The Mysterious Mystery", "The Big Town", "Circus Fever", "Dog Days", "The Love Bug" and "Shootin Injuns". Besides films he sang and danced on the vaudeville circuit - billed as "Hollywood's most famous colored kid star". Most of his film roles were bit parts, most uncredited. He did appear as Diahann Carroll's Uncle Lou on TV's "Julia" and Redd Foxx's friend on "Sanford and Son". In later years he taught dance at studios he started in Compton and Pasadena. He trained several performers in the 1959 film Porgy and Bess. His work was featured in a dance retrospective for the 1993 Los Angeles Festival.
Eugene Jackson Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Eugene Jackson reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Eugene Jackson's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 52% of Eugene Jackson'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 Rhythm Rodeo, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Eugene Jackson Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Eugene Jackson's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Eugene Jackson has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | The Addams Family | One-Armed Bass Player | Hit | Similar → |
| 1984 | Swing Shift | Bartender at Kelly's | Average | Similar → |
| 1980 | American Gigolo | Bootblack | Average | Similar → |
| 1979 | Escape from Alcatraz | Inmate | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1977 | Scott Joplin | Piano Contest Spectator (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1976 | All the President's Men | Reporter (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | Cleopatra Jones | Henry | Average | Similar → |
| 1973 | 40 Carats | Party Dancer (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1973 | Coffy | Man at Rally (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | The World's Greatest Athlete | Party Guest (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1972 | Black Gunn | Bartender (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1972 | The Carey Treatment | Doctor (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1971 | Support Your Local Gunfighter | Waiter Aboard Train (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | Looking for Love | Office Worker (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1964 | Robin and the 7 Hoods | Congregation Member | Average | Similar → |
| 1960 | The Apartment | Office Worker (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | North by Northwest | Security Guard at Auction (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | The Sound and the Fury | Townsman (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | The Killer That Stalked New York | Bootblack (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1943 | Thank Your Lucky Stars | Dancer in "Ice Cold Katie" Number (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1943 | Reveille with Beverly | Franklin Delano Lincoln Van Buren Jones (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Take My Life | Bill, Harlem Tuff-Kid Gang Menber | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Golden Hoofs | Curly | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Reform School | Pete | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | The Lady's from Kentucky | Winfield | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Kentucky | Jimmy | Average | Similar → |
| 1938 | Arrest Bulldog Drummond | Hotel Page Boy | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Anaesthesia | Colored Boy 1839 (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Rhythm Rodeo | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | The Buccaneer | James Smith, a Servant | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | Wine, Women and Horses | Eight Ball | Flop | Similar → |
| 1937 | Midnight Court | Garfield Brown | Flop | Similar → |
| 1936 | Guns and Guitars | Eightball | Average | Similar → |
| 1936 | The Lonely Trail | Harmonica Player / Dancer | Flop | Similar → |
| 1936 | Red River Valley | Iodine | Average | Similar → |
| 1935 | Tumbling Tumbleweeds | Eightball | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | Secret Service | Israel Polk | Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | Sporting Chance | Horseshoe | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | Sporting Blood | Sam 'Sammy' | Flop | Similar → |
| 1931 | Cimarron | Isaiah | Average | Similar → |
| 1929 | Hearts in Dixie | Chinquapin | Flop | Similar → |
| 1925 | Little Annie Rooney | Humidor | Hit | Similar → |
| 1925 | Shootin' Injuns | Gene | Hit | Similar → |
| 1925 | The Love Bug | Pineapple | Hit | Similar → |
| 1925 | Dog Days | Pineapple | Average | Similar → |
| 1925 | Circus Fever | Gene | Hit | Similar → |
| 1925 | The Big Town | Pineapple | Hit | Similar → |
| 1924 | The Mysterious Mystery! | Snowball | Average | Similar → |
| 1924 | The Thief of Bagdad | Child (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1923 | Penrod and Sam | Verman | Super Hit | Similar → |
Eugene Jackson - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Eugene Jackson?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Eugene Jackson is "Rhythm Rodeo" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Eugene Jackson acted in?
Eugene Jackson has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Eugene Jackson?
Other notable films include "Take My Life", "The Apartment", and "Sporting Chance".