Harry Townes - Actor Profile

Harry Townes

Acting
32Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Sep 18, 1914
Birth Place: Huntsville, Alabama, USA

About Harry Townes

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.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Harry Townes reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 32 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Harry Townes's filmography leans towards the Drama 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 25% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Harry Townes remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Casino, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Harry Townes Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Harry Townes's career based on audience ratings.

★10.0
Casino (1980) movie poster
★10.0

Casino — Mike Connors is a suave gambler who owns a floating hotel/casino which takes a turn when the passengers are stalked by a

Casino

1980•Action
★8.0
The Kill (1952) movie poster
★8.0

The Kill — Jeff and his family just moved into a small, rural community. When two sinister locals tamper with Jeff's water pump, a

The Kill

1952•Thriller
★7.7
Life, Liberty and Pursuit on the Planet of the Apes (1980) movie poster
★7.7

Life, Liberty and Pursuit on the Planet of the Apes — When fugitive human astronaut Virdon is shot, his chimp companion Galen must charm an old flame into accepting that a bo

Life, Liberty and Pursuit on the Planet of the Apes

1980•TV Movie
★7.7
In Enemy Country (1968) movie poster
★7.7

In Enemy Country — Wartime secret agents are on a mission to destroy a deadly new type of torpedo, hidden in a Nazi stronghold in France.

In Enemy Country

1968•Action
★6.9
The Mountain (1956) movie poster
★6.9

The Mountain — Selfish Chris Teller pressures his older brother, a retired climber, to accompany him on a treacherous Alpine climb to l

The Mountain

1956•Adventure

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Harry Townes.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
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 Flop Similar →
1978 B.J. and the Bear Doctor Flop Similar →
1975 The Specialists Dr. Burkhart Flop Similar →
1974 The First Woman President Albert Fall Flop Similar →
1973 Santee Sheriff Stu Carter Flop Similar →
1970 The Hawaiians Houghton Flop Similar →
1970 The Andersonville Trial Col. Chandler Hit Similar →
1969 Heaven with a Gun Gus Sampson Flop Similar →
1969 Strategy of Terror Richard Flop Similar →
1968 In Enemy Country General Marchois Super Hit Similar →
1968 Elizabeth the Queen Sir Robert Cecil Flop 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 Average 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 Flop 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 "The Kill", "Life, Liberty and Pursuit on the Planet of the Apes", and "In Enemy Country".