Frank Sheridan
ActingFrank Sheridan Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Frank Sheridan 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 Frank Sheridan's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 70% of Frank Sheridan'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 Mama Loves Papa, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Frank Sheridan Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Frank Sheridan's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Frank Sheridan has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940 | Black Friday | Prison Chaplain | Average | Similar → |
| 1938 | City Streets | Father Ryan | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | The Life of Emile Zola | M. Van Cassell | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | The Great O'Malley | Father Patrick | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Under Your Spell | Sponsor (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | How to Vote | Chairman (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | San Francisco | Founders' Club Member (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | The Little Red Schoolhouse | Warden Gail | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | The Leavenworth Case | Silas Leavenworth | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Frisco Kid | Mulligan - Jailer (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Woman Wanted | Judge at Baxter's Proceedings (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Men Without Names | Kansas City Police Commissioner | Average | Similar → |
| 1935 | Whispering Smith Speaks | Gordon Harrington, Sr. | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | West Point of the Air | General Debbin in the Locker Room | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | The Revenge Rider | Jed Harmon | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | The Best Man Wins | Captain of the Salvage Tug | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | Upperworld | Police Inspector Kellogg | Average | Similar → |
| 1934 | The Witching Hour | Police Chief | Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | King for a Night | Prison Warden | Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | Lady Killer | O’Brien, Los Angeles Police Chief (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | One Sunday Afternoon | Officer Matt Hughes (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | Mama Loves Papa | The Mayor | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | The Man Who Dared | Sen. 'Honest John' McGuiness | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | The Woman Accused | Police Inspector | Average | Similar → |
| 1932 | Afraid to Talk | Police Commissioner Garvey | Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | Speed Demon | Captain Torrance | Average | Similar → |
| 1932 | Deception | Leo | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | Washington Merry-Go-Round | Honest John Kelleher | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | The Phantom President | Candidate (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1932 | Night Court | Thomas H. 'Sam' Haskins (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1932 | Broken Lullaby | Priest | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | Ladies of the Big House | Warden Hecker | Average | Similar → |
| 1931 | Silence | Joel Clarke | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | The Public Defender | Charles Harmer | Average | Similar → |
| 1931 | Murder by the Clock | Chief of Police | Average | Similar → |
| 1931 | Young Donovan's Kid | Father Dan | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | A Free Soul | Prosecuting Attorney (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1931 | The Flood | David Bruce Sr. | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | Danger Lights | Ed Ryan | Average | Similar → |
| 1930 | The Other Tomorrow | Dave Weaver | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1929 | Side Street | Tom O'Farrell | Average | Similar → |
| 1929 | Fast Life | Warden | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1924 | Two Shall Be Born | Dominick Kelly | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1923 | The Man Next Door | Curley | Hit | Similar → |
| 1922 | One Exciting Night | Detective | Average | Similar → |
| 1921 | Anne of Little Smoky | The Brockton | Hit | Similar → |
| 1921 | The Rider of the King Log | John Xavier Kavanagh | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1921 | Her Lord and Master | Fred Stillwater | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1920 | A Daughter of Two Worlds | Black Jerry Malone | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1917 | Enlighten Thy Daughter | Daniel Stevens | Average | Similar → |
Frank Sheridan - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Frank Sheridan?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Frank Sheridan is "Mama Loves Papa" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Frank Sheridan acted in?
Frank Sheridan has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Frank Sheridan?
Other notable films include "Whispering Smith Speaks", "Young Donovan's Kid", and "The Other Tomorrow".