Henry Brandon
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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Henry Brandon (born Heinrich von Kleinbach; June 8, 1912 – February 15, 1990) was a German-American film and stage character actor with a career spanning almost 60 years, involving more than 100 films. He specialized in playing a wide diversity of ethnic roles.
Henry Brandon Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Henry Brandon 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 Henry Brandon's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 76% of Henry Brandon'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 The Search for the Evil One, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Henry Brandon Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Henry Brandon's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Henry Brandon has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | To Be or Not to Be | Nazi Officer | Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | Little House: Look Back to Yesterday | Otis Wagner | Hit | Similar → |
| 1976 | Assault on Precinct 13 | Chaney | Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | Prologue to Wounded Knee | Holy Man | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | The Search for the Evil One | Martin Borman | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | The Ballad of Hector the Stowaway Dog | Circus Roustabout | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | Two Rode Together | Chief Quanah Parker | Average | Similar → |
| 1959 | Medea | Jason | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | The Buccaneer | British Major | Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | Auntie Mame | Acacius Page | Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | The Ten Commandments | Commander of the Hosts | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | The Searchers | Chief Cicatriz (Scar) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | Vera Cruz | Capt. Danette | Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | Knock on Wood | Second Trenchcoat Man | Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | The Caddy | Mr. Preen | Average | Similar → |
| 1953 | Scared Stiff | Pierre | Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | The War of the Worlds | Cop at Crash Site | Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | Hurricane Smith | Sam | Average | Similar → |
| 1952 | Wagons West | Clay Cook | Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | Harem Girl | Hassan Ali | Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | Flame of Araby | Malik | Average | Similar → |
| 1951 | Cattle Drive | Jim Currie | Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | The Fighting O'Flynn | Lt. Corpe | Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | The Paleface | Wapato (medicine man) | Average | Similar → |
| 1948 | Hollow Triumph | Big Boy (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | Edge of Darkness | Major Ruck | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | The Corsican Brothers | Marquis de Raveneau (Uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Underground | Rolf | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Ghost Treasure | Mariano Arguello (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | The Son of Monte Cristo | Lt. Schultz | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | Dark Streets of Cairo | Hussien | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | The Ranger and the Lady | Augustus Larue | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Drums of Fu Manchu | Dr. Fu Man Chu | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | The Marshal Of Mesa City | Duke Allison | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Nurse Edith Cavell | Lt. Schultz | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Conspiracy | Carlson - Crewman | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Beau Geste | Renouf, another deserter | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Pirates of the Skies | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | If I Were King | Soldier (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | Our Gang Follies of 1938 | Barnaby | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | Island Captives | Dick Bannister | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | West Bound Limited | Joe Forbes | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | Carnival in Paris | Louis | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | Secret Agent X-9 | Blackstone | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | Black Legion | Joe Dombrowski | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Killer at Large | Mr. Zero | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Big Brown Eyes | Don Butler | Average | Similar → |
| 1936 | The Trail of the Lonesome Pine | Wade Falin (as Henry Kleinbach) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | Babes in Toyland | Silas Barnaby | Average | Similar → |
| 1932 | The Sign of the Cross | Colosseum Spectator (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
Henry Brandon - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Henry Brandon?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Henry Brandon is "The Search for the Evil One" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Henry Brandon acted in?
Henry Brandon has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Henry Brandon?
Other notable films include "The Ballad of Hector the Stowaway Dog", "Pirates of the Skies", and "Medea".