Harry Townes
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Harry Rhett Townes (September 18, 1914 – May 23, 2001) was an American television and movie actor. Description above from the Wikipedia article Harry Townes, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Harry Townes Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Harry Townes reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 32 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Harry Townes's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 44% of Harry Townes'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 Casino, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Harry Townes Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Harry Townes's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Harry Townes has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | The Check is in the Mail... | Fred Steinkrause | Average | Similar → |
| 1984 | The Warrior and the Sorceress | Bludge the Prelate | Flop | Similar → |
| 1983 | Angel of H.E.A.T. | Peter Shockley | Flop | Similar → |
| 1980 | Life, Liberty and Pursuit on the Planet of the Apes | Dr. Malthus | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | Casino | Harry | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1979 | The Last Ride of the Dalton Gang | Rev. Johnson | Flop | Similar → |
| 1978 | The Immigrants | Clancy | Average | Similar → |
| 1978 | B.J. and the Bear | Doctor | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1975 | The Specialists | Dr. Burkhart | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | The First Woman President | Albert Fall | Flop | Similar → |
| 1973 | Santee | Sheriff Stu Carter | Average | Similar → |
| 1970 | The Hawaiians | Houghton | Average | Similar → |
| 1970 | The Andersonville Trial | Col. Chandler | Hit | Similar → |
| 1969 | Heaven with a Gun | Gus Sampson | Average | Similar → |
| 1969 | Strategy of Terror | Richard | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | In Enemy Country | General Marchois | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | Elizabeth the Queen | Sir Robert Cecil | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | Fitzwilly | Mr. Nowell | Average | Similar → |
| 1967 | The Mountains of the Moon | Capt. Bates | Flop | Similar → |
| 1966 | The Blue Max | Kettering | Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | Scene of the Crime | Martin Keller | Flop | Similar → |
| 1961 | Sanctuary | Ira Bobbitt | Flop | Similar → |
| 1959 | Cry Tough | Carlos Mendoza | Average | Similar → |
| 1959 | Destination Space | Jim Benedict | Flop | Similar → |
| 1958 | Screaming Mimi | Dr. Greenwood / Bill Green | Flop | Similar → |
| 1958 | The Brothers Karamazov | Ippoli Kirillov | Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | The Mountain | Joseph | Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | Operation Manhunt | Igor Gouzenko | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | The Other Wise Man | Artaban | Flop | Similar → |
| 1952 | The Kill | Dave Walters | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | Abraham Lincoln | Hook | Flop | Similar → |
| 1951 | A Bolt of Lightning | Sam Adams | Hit | Similar → |
Harry Townes - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Harry Townes?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Harry Townes is "Casino" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Harry Townes acted in?
Harry Townes has been featured in at least 32 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Harry Townes?
Other notable films include "Elizabeth the Queen", "Strategy of Terror", and "The Specialists".