Fredric March
ActingAbout Fredric March
Fredric March (born Ernest Frederick McIntyre Bickel; August 31, 1897 – April 14, 1975) was an American actor, regarded as one of Hollywood's most celebrated, versatile stars of the 1930s and 1940s. He won the Academy Award for Best Actor for Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1931) and The Best Years of Our Lives (1946), as well as the Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play for Years Ago (1947) and Long Day's Journey into Night (1956). March is one of only two actors, the other being Helen Hayes, to have won both the Academy Award and the Tony Award twice.
Fredric March Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Fredric March 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 Fredric March's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 100% of Fredric March'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 Tonight Is Ours, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Fredric March Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Fredric March's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Fredric March has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Monster Madness: The Golden Age of the Horror Film | Dr. Henry Jekyll / Mr. Hyde (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | Famous Monster: Forrest J Ackerman | Self (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Complicated Women | Self (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | Myrna Loy: So Nice to Come Home To | (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | The Spencer Tracy Legacy: A Tribute by Katharine Hepburn | Self (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1984 | Going Hollywood: The '30s | Self (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | … tick… tick… tick… | Mayor Jeff Parks | Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | Hombre | Dr. Alex Favor | Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | Seven Days in May | President Jordan Lyman | Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | The Condemned of Altona | Albrecht von Gerlach | Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | Inherit the Wind | Matthew Harrison Brady | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | A Christmas Carol | Narrator | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | Middle of the Night | Jerry Kingsley | Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | The Winslow Boy | Arthur Winslow | Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | Island of Allah | Himself / Narrator | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | The Man in the Gray Flannel Suit | Ralph Hopkins | Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | The Desperate Hours | Daniel C. Hilliard | Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | A Christmas Carol | Ebenezer Scrooge | Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | Executive Suite | Loren Phineas Shaw | Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | Death of a Salesman | Willy Loman | Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | An Act of Murder | Judge Calvin Cooke | Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | Another Part of the Forest | Marcus Hubbard | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | The Best Years of Our Lives | Al Stephenson | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | Tomorrow, the World! | Mike Frame | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | The Adventures of Mark Twain | Samuel Langhorne Clemens (Mark Twain) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | The Valley of the Tennessee | Narrator (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | I Married a Witch | Jonathan / Nathaniel / Samuel / Wallace Wooley | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | One Foot in Heaven | William Spence | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Victory | Hendrik Heyst | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | There Goes My Heart | Bill Spencer | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | A Star Is Born | Norman Maine | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | The Making of a Great Motion Picture | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Les Misérables | Jean Valjean / Champmathieu | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | We Live Again | Prince Dmitri Nekhlyudov | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | Good Dame | Mace Townsley | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | All of Me | Don Ellis | Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | Design for Living | Tom Chambers | Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | The Eagle and the Hawk | Jerry H. Young | Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | Tonight Is Ours | Sabien Pastal | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde | Dr. Henry Jekyll / Mr. Edward Hyde | Hit | Similar → |
| 1930 | Manslaughter | Dan O'Bannon | Hit | Similar → |
| 1930 | True to the Navy | Bull's Eye McCoy | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1929 | Footlights and Fools | Gregory Pyne | Hit | Similar → |
| 1929 | Jealousy | Pierre | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1929 | The Wild Party | James Gilmore | Hit | Similar → |
| 1929 | The Dummy | Trumbull Meredith | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1921 | The Devil | Bal Masque Participant (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1921 | Paying the Piper | Man (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1921 | The Education of Elizabeth | Man (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1921 | The Great Adventure | Man (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
Fredric March - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Fredric March?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Fredric March is "Tonight Is Ours" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Fredric March acted in?
Fredric March has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Fredric March?
Other notable films include "Paying the Piper", "Going Hollywood: The '30s", and "Victory".