Hugh Herbert
ActingHugh Herbert Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Hugh Herbert 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 Hugh Herbert's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 100% of Hugh Herbert'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 Sham Poo, the Magician, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Hugh Herbert Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Hugh Herbert's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Hugh Herbert has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 | The Gink at the Sink | Hugh | Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | Trouble In-Laws | Hugh Herbert | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | Havana Rose | Filbert Fillmore | Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | Woo-Woo Blues | Hugh Herbert | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | A Slip and a Miss | Hugh Herbert | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | One Shivery Night | Hugh | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | Super-Wolf | Aunt Fanny / Dave McGurk alias Dave the Drip | Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | Trapped by a Blonde | Hugh | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | A Pinch in Time | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | Tall, Dark and Gruesome | Hugh Sherlock, playwright | Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | Blondie in the Dough | Liewellyn Simmons | Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | Nervous Shakedown | Mr. Penn | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | Hot Heir | Hugh Herbert | Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | Get Along, Little Zombie | Hugh | Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | When the Wife's Away | Hugh | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | One Way to Love | Eustace P. Trumble | Hit | Similar → |
| 1945 | The Mayor's Husband | Hugh Herbert | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1945 | Woo, Woo! | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | A Knight and a Blonde | Hugh | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | Ever Since Venus | P.G. Grimble | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | Oh, Baby! | Elmer 'Picklepuss' Burns | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | Who's Hugh? | Hugh Herbert | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | Pitchin' in the Kitchen | Adam Spiggott | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | It's a Great Life | Timothy Brewster | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Mrs. Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch | Marcus P. Throckmorton | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | There's One Born Every Minute | Lemuel P. Twine / Abner Twine / Colonel Cladius Zebediah Twine | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | You're Telling Me | Hubert Abercrombie Gumm | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Hellzapoppin' | Quimby | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Hello, Sucker | Hubert Worthington Clippe | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Meet the Chump | Hugh Mansfield | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Slightly Tempted | Professor Ross | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Private Affairs | Angus McPherson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | La Conga Nights | Henry I. Dibble Jr. / Faith Dibble / Hope Dibble / Charity Dibble / Prudence Dibble / Mrs. Henry I. Dibble Jr. / Henry I. Dibble Sr. | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | The Lady's from Kentucky | Mousey Johnson | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Gold Diggers in Paris | Maurice Giraud | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | That Man's Here Again | Thomas J. Jesse | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Sing Me a Love Song | Siegfried Hammerschlag | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Miss Pacific Fleet | Mr. J. August Freytag | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | To Beat the Band | Hugo Twist / Elizabeth Twist | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | Sweet Adeline | Rupert Rockingham | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | And She Learned About Dames | Himself | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | Hollywood Newsreel | Himself | Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | Footlight Parade | Charlie Bowers | Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | Diplomaniacs | Chinaman | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | Strictly Personal | Hugo Wetzel | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | Sham Poo, the Magician | Tourist | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | Faithless | Peter M. Blainey | Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | Million Dollar Legs | Secretary of the Treasury | Hit | Similar → |
| 1928 | Caught in the Fog | Detective Riley | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1927 | Husbands for Rent | Valet | Super Hit | Similar → |
Hugh Herbert - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Hugh Herbert?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Hugh Herbert is "Sham Poo, the Magician" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Hugh Herbert acted in?
Hugh Herbert has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Hugh Herbert?
Other notable films include "Hello, Sucker", "To Beat the Band", and "Husbands for Rent".