Farley Granger
ActingAbout Farley Granger
Farley Earle Granger Jr. (July 1, 1925 – March 27, 2011) was an American actor, best known for his two collaborations with director Alfred Hitchcock: Rope in 1948 and Strangers on a Train in 1951.
Farley Granger Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Farley Granger reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Farley Granger's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 50% of Farley Granger'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 Widow, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Farley Granger Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Farley Granger's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Farley Granger has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Strangers on a Train: A Hitchcock Classic | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Broadway: The Golden Age, by the Legends Who Were There | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | The Next Big Thing | Arthur Pomposello | Flop | Similar → |
| 2001 | Rescued from the Closet | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | Rope Unleashed | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | The Celluloid Closet | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | Hitchcock: Alfred the Great | Himself | Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | James Stewart: A Wonderful Life | Self (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | The Whoopee Boys | Extra (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1986 | Very Close Quarters | Pavel | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | The Imagemaker | Ambassador Hoyle | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | Night of 100 Stars | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | The Prowler | Sheriff George Fraser | Average | Similar → |
| 1976 | Widow | Martin Caine | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1975 | The Lives of Jenny Dolan | David Ames | Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | What Have They Done to Your Daughters? | Mr. Polvesi | Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | Arnold | Evan Lyons | Flop | Similar → |
| 1973 | The Man Called Noon | Judge Niland | Average | Similar → |
| 1973 | Amore mio, uccidimi! | Manny Baxter | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | The Serpent | Computer Programming Director | Average | Similar → |
| 1972 | Planet Venus | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | The Red Headed Corpse | John Ward | Flop | Similar → |
| 1972 | So Sweet, So Dead | Inspector Capuana | Average | Similar → |
| 1972 | Amuck! | Richard Stuart | Average | Similar → |
| 1971 | Something Creeping in the Dark | Spike | Flop | Similar → |
| 1970 | They Call Me Trinity | Major Harriman | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | Maharlika | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1970 | The Challengers | Nealy | Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | Laura | Shelby Carpenter | Average | Similar → |
| 1968 | Rogue's Gallery | Edmund Van Dermot | Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | Armored Attack! | Damian Simonov | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | The Girl in the Red Velvet Swing | Harry Kendall Thaw | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | The Naked Street | Nicholas 'Nicky' Bradna | Average | Similar → |
| 1954 | Senso | Il Tenente Franz Mahler | Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | Small Town Girl | Rick Livingston | Average | Similar → |
| 1953 | The Story of Three Loves | Thomas Clayton Campbell Jr | Average | Similar → |
| 1952 | Hans Christian Andersen | Niels | Average | Similar → |
| 1952 | O. Henry's Full House | Jim (segment "The Gift of the Magi") | Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | I Want You | Jack Greer | Flop | Similar → |
| 1951 | Behave Yourself! | William Calhoun Denny | Average | Similar → |
| 1951 | Strangers on a Train | Guy Haines | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | Edge of Doom | Martin Lynn | Average | Similar → |
| 1950 | Our Very Own | Chuck | Average | Similar → |
| 1950 | Side Street | Joe Norson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | They Live by Night | Arthur "Bowie" Bowers | Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | Roseanna McCoy | Johnse Hatfield | Average | Similar → |
| 1948 | Enchantment | Pax Masterson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | Rope | Phillip Morgan | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | The Purple Heart | Sgt. Howard Clinton | Average | Similar → |
| 1943 | The North Star | Damian Simonov | Average | Similar → |
Farley Granger - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Farley Granger?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Farley Granger is "Widow" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Farley Granger acted in?
Farley Granger has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Farley Granger?
Other notable films include "Very Close Quarters", "Strangers on a Train: A Hitchcock Classic", and "Amore mio, uccidimi!".