Hal Taliaferro
ActingCareer Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Hal Taliaferro reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Western
The majority of Hal Taliaferro's filmography leans towards the Western genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 18% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Hal Taliaferro remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Rustlers of Red Dog, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Hal Taliaferro Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Hal Taliaferro's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Hal Taliaferro.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | The Savage Horde | Sgt. Gowdy | Average | Similar → |
| 1948 | Red River | Old Leather | Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | The Gallant Legion | Billy Smith | Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | The Phantom Rider | Nugget | Average | Similar → |
| 1945 | Fallen Angel | Officer Gus Johnson (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1945 | Federal Operator 99 | Matt Farrell | Average | Similar → |
| 1945 | Utah | Steve Lacey | Flop | Similar → |
| 1944 | Zorro's Black Whip | Baxter | Flop | Similar → |
| 1944 | Haunted Harbor | Lawson [Ch. 1, 6-7] | Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | The Yellow Rose of Texas | Ferguson | Average | Similar → |
| 1944 | Lumberjack | Taggart | Flop | Similar → |
| 1944 | The Fighting Seabees | Lt. Cmdr. Hood (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1943 | The Woman of the Town | Wagner | Average | Similar → |
| 1943 | Man from Music Mountain | Henchman Slade | Flop | Similar → |
| 1943 | Colt Comrades | Murdered Station Agent | Flop | Similar → |
| 1943 | Song of Texas | Henchman | Flop | Similar → |
| 1943 | Frontier Law | Frank Rodgers | Average | Similar → |
| 1943 | Hoppy Serves a Writ | Greg Jordan | Flop | Similar → |
| 1943 | Idaho | Bud | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | Ridin' Down the Canyon | Henchman Pete | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Little Joe, the Wrangler | Ben Travis | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | Romance on the Range | Sheriff Wilson | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | Red River Valley | Murdock | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Sheriff of Tombstone | A.J. Slade | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | The Great Train Robbery | Pierce | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Along the Rio Grande | Sweetwater Sheriff | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | Colorado | Weaver | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | The Carson City Kid | Henchman Rick Harmon | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | Adventures of Red Ryder | Cherokee Sims | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | The Man with Nine Lives | Sheriff Stanton | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | Dark Command | Angry Townsman in Bank | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | Hi-Yo Silver | Bob Stuart | Average | Similar → |
| 1938 | The Lone Ranger | Bob Stuart | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | Wells Fargo | Minor Role | Flop | Similar → |
| 1937 | The Trigger Trio | Henchman Luke | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | Heart of the Rockies | Captain Brady | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | One Man Justice | Neal King | Average | Similar → |
| 1936 | Avenging Waters | Slivers | Average | Similar → |
| 1936 | Hair-Trigger Casey | Dave Casey | Flop | Similar → |
| 1936 | Lucky Terror | Henchman Shake | Flop | Similar → |
| 1935 | Trigger Tom | Sam Slater (as Wally Wales) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1935 | Gun Play | George Holt | Flop | Similar → |
| 1935 | Stranded | Peterson (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1935 | Fighting Caballero | Henchman Wildcat | Flop | Similar → |
| 1935 | The Call of the Savage | Lancer Officer-in-Charge | Flop | Similar → |
| 1935 | The Cowboy and the Bandit | Chuck | Average | Similar → |
| 1935 | The Cactus Kid | Cowhand Andy | Flop | Similar → |
| 1935 | Rustlers of Red Dog | Henchman (as Wally Wales) [Chs. 1, 6-9, 11-12] | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | Sagebrush Trail | Deputy Sheriff | Flop | Similar → |
| 1927 | The Desert of the Lost | Jim Drake | Average | Similar → |
Hal Taliaferro - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Hal Taliaferro?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Hal Taliaferro is "Rustlers of Red Dog" with a rating of 8.0/10.
How many movies has Hal Taliaferro acted in?
Hal Taliaferro has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Hal Taliaferro?
Other notable films include "Red River Valley", "The Great Train Robbery", and "Red River".