Tom Tryon
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Thomas Lester Tryon (January 14, 1926 – September 4, 1991) was an American actor and novelist. Description above from the Wikipedia article Tom Tryon, licensed under CC-BY-SA,full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Tom Tryon reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 25 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Tom Tryon'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 36% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Tom Tryon remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Something's Got to Give, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Tom Tryon Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Tom Tryon's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Tom Tryon.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Preminger: Anatomy of a Filmmaker | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | The Horsemen | (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1971 | Johnny Got His Gun | (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1969 | Color Me Dead | Frank Bigelow | Average | Similar → |
| 1968 | Persecución hasta Valencia | Harry Bell | Flop | Similar → |
| 1967 | Winchester '73 | Lin McAdam | Average | Similar → |
| 1965 | The Glory Guys | Capt. Demas Harrod | Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | In Harm's Way | Mac McConnell | Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | The Cardinal | Stephen Fermoyle | Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | The Longest Day | Lt. Wilson | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | Moon Pilot | Capt. Richmond Talbot | Flop | Similar → |
| 1962 | Something's Got to Give | Stephen Burkett | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | A Holster Full Of Law | Sheriff John Slaughter | Flop | Similar → |
| 1961 | Marines, Let's Go | Pfc. Skip Roth | Average | Similar → |
| 1960 | The Story of Ruth | Mahlon | Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | Texas John Slaughter: Geronimo's Revenge | Texas John Slaughter | Flop | Similar → |
| 1959 | Disneyland '59 | John Slaughter | Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | Gundown at Sandoval | Texas John Slaughter | Flop | Similar → |
| 1958 | I Married a Monster from Outer Space | Bill Farrell | Average | Similar → |
| 1958 | Strange Witness | David | Flop | Similar → |
| 1957 | The Unholy Wife | San Sanders | Flop | Similar → |
| 1957 | Where's Charley? | Charley Wyckham | Flop | Similar → |
| 1956 | Three Violent People | Beauregard 'Cinch' Saunders | Average | Similar → |
| 1956 | Screaming Eagles | Pvt. Mason | Average | Similar → |
| 1956 | The Scarlet Hour | E.V. 'Marsh' Marshall | Flop | Similar → |
Tom Tryon - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Tom Tryon?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Tom Tryon is "Something's Got to Give" with a rating of 8.5/10.
How many movies has Tom Tryon acted in?
Tom Tryon has been featured in at least 25 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Tom Tryon?
Other notable films include "Preminger: Anatomy of a Filmmaker", "The Longest Day", and "Johnny Got His Gun".