Henry Wilcoxon
ActingAbout Henry Wilcoxon
Henry Wilcoxon was an actor born in Roseau, Dominica, British West Indies, and best known as a leading man in many of Cecil B. DeMille's films, also serving as DeMille's associate producer on his later films.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Henry Wilcoxon 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: Drama
The majority of Henry Wilcoxon'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 26% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Henry Wilcoxon remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Log of the Black Pearl, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Henry Wilcoxon Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Henry Wilcoxon's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Henry Wilcoxon.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Sweet Sixteen | Greyfeather | Flop | Similar → |
| 1980 | Enola Gay: The Men, the Mission, the Atomic Bomb | Secretary of War Stimson | Average | Similar → |
| 1980 | The Man with Bogart's Face | Mr. Chevalier | Average | Similar → |
| 1980 | Caddyshack | The Bishop | Hit | Similar → |
| 1979 | The Two Worlds of Jennie Logan | Harrington | Average | Similar → |
| 1978 | F.I.S.T. | Win Talbot | Hit | Similar → |
| 1978 | When Every Day Was the Fourth of July | Judge Henry J. Wheeler | Average | Similar → |
| 1976 | Pony Express Rider | Trevor Kingman | Flop | Similar → |
| 1975 | Against a Crooked Sky | Cut Tongue / Narrator | Flop | Similar → |
| 1975 | The Log of the Black Pearl | Alexander Sand | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | The Tribe | Cana | Flop | Similar → |
| 1971 | Man in the Wilderness | Indian Chief | Average | Similar → |
| 1968 | The Private Navy of Sgt. O'Farrell | Rear Admiral Arthur L. Stokes | Average | Similar → |
| 1965 | The War Lord | Frisian Prince | Average | Similar → |
| 1965 | The Love Goddesses | (Archive Footage) | Average | Similar → |
| 1956 | The Ten Commandments | Pentaur | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | Scaramouche | Chevalier de Chabrillaine | Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | The Greatest Show on Earth | FBI Agent Gregory | Average | Similar → |
| 1950 | The Miniver Story | Vicar | Average | Similar → |
| 1950 | Sunset Boulevard | Actor on DeMille's 'Samson & Delilah' Set (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | Samson and Delilah | Prince Ahtur | Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court | Sir Lancelot | Average | Similar → |
| 1947 | Unconquered | Captain Steele | Average | Similar → |
| 1947 | Dragnet | Inspector Geoffrey James | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | Johnny Doughboy | Oliver Lawrence | Flop | Similar → |
| 1942 | Mrs. Miniver | Vicar | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | The Man Who Wouldn't Die | Dr. Haggard | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | The Corsican Brothers | Count Victor Franchi | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | South of Tahiti | Captain Larkin | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | That Hamilton Woman | Captain Hardy | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | The Lone Wolf Takes a Chance | Frank Jordan | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | The Crooked Road | Bob Trent | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | Free, Blonde and 21 | Dr. Hugh Mayberry | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Tarzan Finds a Son! | Mr. 'Sandee' Sande | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | Chasing Danger | Captain Andre Duvac | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | The Arizona Wildcat | Richard Baldwin | Average | Similar → |
| 1938 | Five of a Kind | Dr. Scott Williams | Flop | Similar → |
| 1938 | If I Were King | Captain of the Watch | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Mysterious Mr. Moto | Anton Darvak | Average | Similar → |
| 1938 | Prison Nurse | Dale | Flop | Similar → |
| 1937 | Souls at Sea | Lieutenant Stanley Tarryton | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | Jericho | Capt. Mack | Average | Similar → |
| 1936 | The President's Mystery | James Blake | Flop | Similar → |
| 1936 | The Last of the Mohicans | Maj. Duncan Heyward | Average | Similar → |
| 1936 | A Woman Alone | Capt. Nicolai Ilyinski | Average | Similar → |
| 1935 | Hollywood Extra Girl | Crusades Actor (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1935 | The Crusades | Richard, King of England | Average | Similar → |
| 1934 | Cleopatra | Marc Antony | Average | Similar → |
| 1934 | Princess Charming | Capt. André Launa | Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | Lord of the Manor | Jim Bridge | Average | Similar → |
Henry Wilcoxon - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Henry Wilcoxon?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Henry Wilcoxon is "The Log of the Black Pearl" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Henry Wilcoxon acted in?
Henry Wilcoxon has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Henry Wilcoxon?
Other notable films include "Sunset Boulevard", "Free, Blonde and 21", and "The Ten Commandments".