Jack Nelson - Actor Profile

Jack Nelson

Directing
Updated: May 10, 2026
41Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Oct 15, 1882
Birth Place: Memphis, Tennessee, USA

Jack Nelson Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Jack Nelson reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 41 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Jack Nelson's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 46% of Jack Nelson'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 Wilderness Trail, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Jack Nelson Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Jack Nelson's career based on audience ratings.

★10.0
The Wilderness Trail (1919) movie poster
★10.0

The Wilderness Trail: Set in the Northwoods of Canada, Tom Mix stars as Donald MacTavish, the newly appointed head commissioner of the Hudson'

The Wilderness Trail

1919•Western
★10.0
The Finger Print (1913) movie poster
★10.0

The Finger Print: Two boys, Dan Woods, son of a poor widow, and Bert Ainslie, the scion of a rich one, are introduced in college. The scen

The Finger Print

1913•Drama
★10.0
The Haunted Bedroom (1919) movie poster
★10.0

The Haunted Bedroom: Betsy Thorne (Bennett) travels to investigate a missing man where she overhears a conversation between the sheriff and a

The Haunted Bedroom

1919•Drama
★10.0
Geronimo’s Last Raid (1912) movie poster
★10.0

Geronimo’s Last Raid: Lieutenant Parker reports for duty to Major Wilkins, commanding Ft. Sill, where Geronimo is a prisoner. Parker quickly w

Geronimo’s Last Raid

1912
★10.0
The Riddle of the Wooden Leg (1915) movie poster
★10.0

The Riddle of the Wooden Leg: Sauntry, secretary to John Graydon, the wealthy banker, commits many robberies in the city among the wealthy class, gain

The Riddle of the Wooden Leg

1915•Drama

Full Filmography

Every movie Jack Nelson has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1920 Love Madness Pussyfoot Connor Super Hit Similar →
1919 The Haunted Bedroom Daniel Super Hit Similar →
1919 23 1/2 Hours' Leave General's Aide Flop Similar →
1919 Rough-Riding Romance Pietro, The Spy Hit Similar →
1919 The Wilderness Trail Half-Breed Super Hit Similar →
1919 Fighting for Gold Curley Brandon Flop Similar →
1919 The Girl Dodger Billy Super Hit Similar →
1919 The Girl with No Regrets Dale Morgan Super Hit Similar →
1918 The Cabaret Girl Percival Terwiller Flop Similar →
1918 When Do We Eat? 'Soup' McCool Flop Similar →
1918 Riders of the Purple Sage Cowboy Flop Similar →
1918 Winner Takes All Banjo Gibson Flop Similar →
1918 The Biggest Show on Earth Ross Flop Similar →
1918 The Flash of Fate Joe Freeman Flop Similar →
1917 The Lash of Power Oliver Mullen Flop Similar →
1917 The Scarlet Pimpernel Armand St. Just Flop Similar →
1917 The Man Trap Burton Grange Flop Similar →
1917 The Spotted Lily Pere Anatole Flop Similar →
1917 A Jewel in Pawn Percival Van Dyke Flop Similar →
1916 The Better Man Jerry Henley Hit Similar →
1916 If My Country Should Call Donald Hit Similar →
1916 Pasquale Charlie Larkin Flop Similar →
1915 The Long Chance Bob McGraw Flop Similar →
1915 Business Is Business Xavier Lechat Flop Similar →
1915 The Alien Phil Griswold Flop Similar →
1915 The Secret of Lost River Ramon Valdez Flop Similar →
1915 The Riddle of the Wooden Leg Sauntry Super Hit Similar →
1915 A Case of Poison Mr. Barr Super Hit Similar →
1915 The Sheriff's Streak of Yellow Bill Todd Flop Similar →
1913 The Finger Print Dan Wood Super Hit Similar →
1913 The Suwanee River Bob Lucas - the Colonel's Son Super Hit Similar →
1913 The Post-Impressionists Dick Carew Super Hit Similar →
1913 Roses of Yesterday Jack - John Ralston's Nephew Super Hit Similar →
1913 Dixieland Farley - Emily's Brother Super Hit Similar →
1913 Pauline Cushman, the Federal Spy Watershine Flop Similar →
1913 The Ex-Convict Frank Fink - the Degenerate Convict Flop Similar →
1913 The Ferrets Jim Stone of the Green Gang Super Hit Similar →
1913 A Husband Won by Election - Super Hit Similar →
1913 The Lesson Jerry Brooks - Rosie's Sweetheart Hit Similar →
1913 A Loyal Deserter Paul Worthington Flop Similar →
1912 Geronimo’s Last Raid James Random Super Hit Similar →

Jack Nelson - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Jack Nelson?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Jack Nelson is "The Wilderness Trail" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Jack Nelson acted in?

Jack Nelson has been featured in at least 41 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Jack Nelson?

Other notable films include "The Finger Print", "The Haunted Bedroom", and "Geronimo’s Last Raid".

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