Jack Haley
ActingAbout Jack Haley
John Joseph Haley Jr. (August 10, 1897 – June 6, 1979) was an American actor, comedian, dancer, radio host, singer and vaudevillian. He was best known for his portrayal of the Tin Man and his farmhand counterpart Hickory in the 1939 Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer film The Wizard of Oz. Description above from the Wikipedia article Jeff Imada, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Jack Haley Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Jack Haley reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Jack Haley's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 58% of Jack Haley'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 Mr. Broadway, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Jack Haley Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Jack Haley's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Jack Haley has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Rat Pack | Self (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2009 | To Oz! The Making of a Classic | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 2009 | Hollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical History - The 1930s: Dancing Away the Great Depression | Self (archive footage) | Flop | Similar → |
| 2000 | The Dark Side of the Rainbow | 'Hickory' (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | The Wonderful Wizard of Oz: The Making of a Movie Classic | Self (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | That's Dancing! | Self (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1977 | New York, New York | Master of Ceremonies (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | That's Entertainment! | (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | Norwood | Mr. Reese | Average | Similar → |
| 1958 | No Time at All | Stanley Leeds | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | Make Mine Laughs | (archive footage) | Average | Similar → |
| 1946 | Vacation in Reno | Jack Carroll | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | People Are Funny | Pinky Wilson | Average | Similar → |
| 1945 | Sing Your Way Home | Steven Kimball | Average | Similar → |
| 1945 | George White's Scandals | Jack Evans | Hit | Similar → |
| 1945 | Scared Stiff | Larry Elliot | Flop | Similar → |
| 1944 | One Body Too Many | Albert Tuttle | Flop | Similar → |
| 1944 | Take It Big | Jack North | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | Higher and Higher | Mike O'Brien | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | Breakdowns of 1942 | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | Beyond the Blue Horizon | Squidge Sullivan | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | Navy Blues | 'Powerhouse' Bolton | Flop | Similar → |
| 1941 | Moon Over Miami | Jack O'Hara | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | The Wizard of Oz | "Hickory" / Tin Man | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Thanks for Everything | Henry Smith | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Hold That Co-ed | Wilbur Peters | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Alexander's Ragtime Band | Davey Lane | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm | Orville Smithers | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | Ali Baba Goes to Town | Himself | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | Danger – Love at Work | Henry Throckmorton MacMorrow | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | Wake Up and Live | Edward 'Eddie" Kane | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | She Had to Eat | Danny Decker | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | Pick a Star | Joe Jenkins | Flop | Similar → |
| 1936 | Pigskin Parade | Slug Winters | Average | Similar → |
| 1936 | Mister Cinderella | Joe Jenkins | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Poor Little Rich Girl | Jimmy Dolan | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | F-Man | Johnny Dime | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Coronado | Chuck Hornbostel | Flop | Similar → |
| 1935 | The Girl Friend | Henry A. Henry | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Redheads on Parade | Peter Mathews | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Spring Tonic | Sykes | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | Here Comes the Groom | Mike Scanlon | Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | Sitting Pretty | Pete Pendleton | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | Salt Water Daffy | Elmer Wagonbottom | Average | Similar → |
| 1933 | Mr. Broadway | Jack Haley | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | Wrongorilla | Elmer | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | Success | Elmer | Flop | Similar → |
| 1930 | Follow Thru | Jack Martin | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1930 | The 20th Amendment | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1927 | Broadway Madness | Radio Announcer | Super Hit | Similar → |
Jack Haley - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Jack Haley?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Jack Haley is "Mr. Broadway" with a rating of 9.0/10.
How many movies has Jack Haley acted in?
Jack Haley has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Jack Haley?
Other notable films include "Rat Pack", "Take It Big", and "Wrongorilla".