Frank Overton - Actor Profile

Frank Overton

Acting
Updated: May 10, 2026
20Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Mar 12, 1918
Birth Place: Babylon, New York, U.S.

Frank Overton Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Frank Overton reflects exceptional commercial consistency. Across 20 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Frank Overton's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 75% of Frank Overton'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 The Twilight Zone: A 60th Anniversary Celebration, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Frank Overton Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Frank Overton's career based on audience ratings.

★10.0
The Twilight Zone: A 60th Anniversary Celebration (2019) movie poster
★10.0

The Twilight Zone: A 60th Anniversary Celebration: Six episodes of the original series, restored and on the big screen for the first time, and a special retrospective docu

The Twilight Zone: A 60th Anniversary Celebration

2019•Documentary
★10.0
The Trip to Bountiful (1953) movie poster
★10.0

The Trip to Bountiful: A woman has to live with a daughter in law who hates her and a son who does not dare take her side. While the unhappy fa

The Trip to Bountiful

1953•Drama
★10.0
Bloomer Girl (1956) movie poster
★10.0

Bloomer Girl: In 1956, BLOOMER GIRL was presented in a live television production starring the magnificent Barbara Cook, whose star wa

Bloomer Girl

1956•Music
★8.0
To Kill a Mockingbird (1962) movie poster
★8.0

To Kill a Mockingbird: Scout Finch, 6, and her older brother Jem live in sleepy Maycomb, Alabama, spending much of their time with their friend

To Kill a Mockingbird

1962•Drama
★8.0
Revisiting 'Fail-Safe' (2000) movie poster
★8.0

Revisiting 'Fail-Safe': Documentary featuring interviews with director Sidney Lumet, "Fail-Safe" (2000) producer George Clooney, star Dan O’Herl

Revisiting 'Fail-Safe'

2000•Documentary

Full Filmography

Every movie Frank Overton has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2020 'Fail-Safe' and the Cold War Self (archive footage) Flop Similar →
2019 The Twilight Zone: A 60th Anniversary Celebration Robert Sloan (archive footage) Super Hit Similar →
2000 Revisiting 'Fail-Safe' Self (archive footage) Super Hit Similar →
1964 Fail Safe Gen. Bogan Super Hit Similar →
1962 To Kill a Mockingbird Sheriff Heck Tate Super Hit Similar →
1961 Claudelle Inglish Harley Peasley Flop Similar →
1961 Posse from Hell Burt Hogan Average Similar →
1960 The Dark at the Top of the Stairs Morris Lacey Hit Similar →
1960 Wild River Walter Clark Hit Similar →
1959 Lonelyhearts Mr. Sargeant Average Similar →
1959 The Last Mile Father O'Connors Hit Similar →
1958 Desire Under the Elms Simeon Cabot Hit Similar →
1958 An American Girl Mr. Davis Hit Similar →
1957 The True Story of Jesse James Maj. Rufus Cobb Average Similar →
1956 Bloomer Girl Hamilton Calhoun Super Hit Similar →
1953 The Trip to Bountiful Sheriff Super Hit Similar →
1951 A Bolt of Lightning John Emroy Hit Similar →
1950 No Way Out Intern (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1950 Mystery Street Guard (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1947 Boomerang! Man in Mob Behind Courthouse (uncredited) Hit Similar →

Frank Overton - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Frank Overton?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Frank Overton is "The Twilight Zone: A 60th Anniversary Celebration" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Frank Overton acted in?

Frank Overton has been featured in at least 20 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Frank Overton?

Other notable films include "The Trip to Bountiful", "Bloomer Girl", and "To Kill a Mockingbird".

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