Gene Blakely - Actor Profile

Gene Blakely

Acting
Updated: May 14, 2026
11Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Jun 8, 1922
Birth Place: Osceola, Nebraska, USA

Gene Blakely Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Gene Blakely reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 11 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 45% of Gene Blakely'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 Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Gene Blakely Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Gene Blakely's career based on audience ratings.

★10.0
Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night (1967) movie poster
★10.0

Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night: Peter Schermann is angry at the world after his children move him into a nursing home. Still physically and mentally str

Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night

1967•Drama
★6.6
The Prisoner of Second Avenue (1975) movie poster
★6.6

The Prisoner of Second Avenue: Mel Edison has just lost his job after many years and now has to cope with being unemployed at middle age during an inte

The Prisoner of Second Avenue

1975•Comedy
★6.6
That Darn Cat! (1965) movie poster
★6.6

That Darn Cat!: A young woman suspects foul play when her cat comes home wearing a wristwatch. Convincing the FBI, though, and catching

That Darn Cat!

1965•Family
★6.5
Beach Red (1967) movie poster
★6.5

Beach Red: American troops storm ashore on a Japanese-held island and push inland while their enemies plan a counterattack in this

Beach Red

1967•War
★6.5
Everything's Ducky (1961) movie poster
★6.5

Everything's Ducky: Everything's Ducky is a 1961 film directed by Don Taylor and starring Buddy Hackett, Mickey Rooney, and Jackie Cooper.

Everything's Ducky

1961•Comedy

Full Filmography

Every movie Gene Blakely has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1985 Murphy's Romance Lucien Holt Average Similar →
1983 September Gun Merchant Average Similar →
1980 Used Cars Mr. Books Average Similar →
1975 The Prisoner of Second Avenue Charlie Hit Similar →
1967 Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night Phil Super Hit Similar →
1967 Beach Red Goldberg Hit Similar →
1965 That Darn Cat! Cahill Hit Similar →
1961 Everything's Ducky Kemp Hit Similar →
1959 Battle of the Coral Sea Lt. Len Ross Average Similar →
1959 It Started with a Kiss Corp. Mack (uncredited) Average Similar →
1953 Beauty and the Bride Robert Deering Flop Similar →

Gene Blakely - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Gene Blakely?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Gene Blakely is "Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Gene Blakely acted in?

Gene Blakely has been featured in at least 11 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Gene Blakely?

Other notable films include "The Prisoner of Second Avenue", "That Darn Cat!", and "Beach Red".

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