Frank Moran
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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Charles Francis "Frank" Moran (18 March 1887–14 December 1967) was an American boxer and film actor who fought twice for the Heavyweight Championship of the World, and appeared in over 135 movies in a 25 year film career. Description above from the Wikipedia article Frank Moran, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Frank Moran Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Frank Moran 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 Moran's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 94% of Frank Moran'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 Swellhead, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Frank Moran Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Frank Moran's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Frank Moran has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 | Joe Palooka in Winner Take All | Tim | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | The Sin of Harold Diddlebock | Mike the Cop (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1946 | The French Key | Listener to Sam's Story (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | Road to Utopia | Bartender (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1945 | Pardon My Past | Timothy - Chauffeur / Henchman | Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | The Miracle of Morgan's Creek | Military Police Sergeant #1 (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | Hail the Conquering Hero | Town Painter (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | No Time for Love | Erector Tender (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Gentleman Jim | Spectator - Sullivan Fight (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | The Palm Beach Story | Brakeman | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Butch Minds the Baby | Jack the Beefer | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | A Date with the Falcon | Dutch (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Pacific Blackout | Companion of Injured Criminal in Black Maria | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | The Man Who Came to Dinner | Haggerty (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Sullivan's Travels | Tough Chauffeur | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Meet John Doe | (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | The Lady Eve | Bartender at Pike's Party (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Love Thy Neighbor | Lefty - Bodyguard | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Behind the News | Frank - Gym Attendant | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Christmas in July | Patrolman Murphy (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | The Great McGinty | The Boss' Chauffeur | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Brother Orchid | Louie the Lug (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Castle on the Hudson | Cell Block Guard (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Another Thin Man | Butch (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Torchy Blane... Playing with Dynamite | Gahagan's Wrestling Handler #1 (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Ex-Champ | Bartender | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | East Side of Heaven | Workman (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Everybody's Baby | Tough (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Submarine Patrol | Waiter at Dive | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | Wise Girl | Jake Kelly - Department Store Bouncer (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | Shall We Dance | Process Server (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | They Gave Him a Gun | Gangster in Court (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Follow the Fleet | Husky Sailor (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Modern Times | Convict (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Uppercutlets | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | The Rainmakers | Farmer | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | The Informer | McCabe | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Swellhead | The Rube | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | The Good Fairy | Moving Man (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Six Gun Justice | Frank - Bartender | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | Three Chumps Ahead | First Waiter | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | Punch Drunks | Plug-Ugly #3 in Restaurant (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | Jail Birds of Paradise | Convict | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | Mr. Skitch | Roulette Table Staff | Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | Hooks and Jabs | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | Pilgrimage | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | Me and My Gal | Frank, Dock Worker (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1932 | Flaming Gold | Truck Driver in Cantina | Average | Similar → |
| 1928 | Ships of the Night | First Mate | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1928 | Dressed to Kill | Gangster (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
Frank Moran - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Frank Moran?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Frank Moran is "Swellhead" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Frank Moran acted in?
Frank Moran has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Frank Moran?
Other notable films include "Uppercutlets", "Three Chumps Ahead", and "Jail Birds of Paradise".