Frank Darien
ActingAbout Frank Darien
Frank Darien was an American actor. He appeared in 225 films and between 1915 and 1951.
Frank Darien Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Frank Darien 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 Frank Darien's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 100% of Frank Darien'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 Life Begins at Forty, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Frank Darien Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Frank Darien's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Frank Darien has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1949 | Little Women | Old Crony at Grace's Store (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | Alias Nick Beal | Assistant Tailor | Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | You Gotta Stay Happy | Old Man (Uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House | Judge Quarles (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | Magic Town | Quincy | Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | That's My Man | Hotel Clerk | Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | Bad Bascomb | Moab McCabe | Hit | Similar → |
| 1945 | The Great American Mug | Old Time Barber (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1945 | Anchors Aweigh | Hollywood Bowl Janitor (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1945 | The Last Installment | Dad Pilkington (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | The Adventures of Mark Twain | Toy Shop Clerk | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Get Hep to Love | Constable | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Jackass Mail | Postmaster | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Syncopation | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Roxie Hart | Michael Finnegan (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Hellzapoppin' | Man Calling for Mrs. Jones | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | King of the Texas Rangers | Pop Evans | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Under Fiesta Stars | Benjamin Peabody | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Arkansas Judge | Henry Marden | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Lillian Russell | Coachman | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | The Grapes of Wrath | Uncle John | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Here I Am a Stranger | Western Union Messenger | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Blackmail | Ramey's Oil-Well Watchman (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Dark Victory | Anxious Man (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Three Smart Girls Grow Up | Freddie | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Panama Patrol | Sam | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn | Old Jailer (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Western Jamboree | Dad Haskell | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Jezebel | Bookkeeper (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Born to Be Wild | Farmer (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | Big Town Girl | Farmer | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | Trapped by G-Men | Dad Higbee | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | The Good Old Soak | Jasper | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | Fair Warning | Hotel Doctor | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Undercover Man | Dizzy Slocum | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Early to Bed | Pop, a Clerk (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Captain January | Slocum | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Sutter's Gold | Missouri Trader | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Dr. Socrates | Sam - a Druggist | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Nurse to You! | Mr. Case | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Here Comes Cookie | Clyde | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Here Comes the Band | Pawnbroker (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Mad Love | Lavin, Waxwork Proprietor (Uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Life Begins at Forty | Abercrombie's Friend | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | Service with a Smile | Customer | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | Baby Face | Paris Bank Agent (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | Hello, Everybody! | Henry Thompson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | Now We'll Tell One | Professor Darien | Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | The Big Shot | Herb, the Postmaster | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | Big Business Girl | Luke C. Winters | Hit | Similar → |
Frank Darien - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Frank Darien?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Frank Darien is "Life Begins at Forty" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Frank Darien acted in?
Frank Darien has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Frank Darien?
Other notable films include "The Big Shot", "Under Fiesta Stars", and "The Good Old Soak".