Jerry Paris
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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jerry Paris (July 25, 1925 – March 31, 1986) was an American actor and director best known for playing Jerry Helper, the dentist and next door neighbor of Rob and Laura Petrie, on The Dick Van Dyke Show. Description above from the Wikipedia article Jerry Paris, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Jerry Paris Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Jerry Paris reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 47 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Jerry Paris's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 45% of Jerry Paris'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 But I Don't Want to Get Married!, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Jerry Paris Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Jerry Paris's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Jerry Paris has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Police Academy 3: Back in Training | Priest in Police Line-up (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1979 | Sitcom: The Adventures of Garry Marshall | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | Every Man Needs One | Marty Ranier | Flop | Similar → |
| 1972 | Evil Roy Slade | Souvenir Salesman (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | But I Don't Want to Get Married! | Harry | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | How Sweet It Is! | Umpire with Agatzi Girl (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | Never a Dull Moment | Police Photographer (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1960 | The Great Impostor | Defense Lieutenant | Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | Career | Allan Burke | Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | No Name on the Bullet | Harold Miller | Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | The Naked and the Dead | Goldstein | Average | Similar → |
| 1958 | Sing Boy Sing | Arnold Fisher | Flop | Similar → |
| 1958 | The Lady Takes a Flyer | Willie Ridgely | Flop | Similar → |
| 1958 | The Female Animal | Hank Lopez | Average | Similar → |
| 1957 | Man on the Prowl | Woody | Flop | Similar → |
| 1957 | Zero Hour! | Tony Decker | Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | The Dark Side of the Earth | Chevak | Flop | Similar → |
| 1957 | The Hired Man | Deputy Sheriff Stitts | Flop | Similar → |
| 1956 | I've Lived Before | Russell Smith, Copilot | Average | Similar → |
| 1956 | D-Day the Sixth of June | Raymond Boyce | Flop | Similar → |
| 1956 | Never Say Goodbye | Joe | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | Hell's Horizon | Cpl. Pete Kinshaw | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | Good Morning, Miss Dove | Maurice Levine | Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | The View from Pompey's Head | Ian Garrick | Flop | Similar → |
| 1955 | Unchained | Joe Ravens | Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | The Naked Street | Latzi Franks | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | Not as a Stranger | Thompson (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | Marty | Tommy | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | The Caine Mutiny | Ens. Barney Harding | Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | Prisoner of War | Axel Horstrom | Flop | Similar → |
| 1954 | Drive a Crooked Road | Phil | Average | Similar → |
| 1953 | The Wild One | Dextro (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | Sabre Jet | Bert Flanagan | Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | The Glass Wall | Tom | Flop | Similar → |
| 1952 | Bonzo Goes to College | Lefty Edwards | Average | Similar → |
| 1952 | Monkey Business | Scientist (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | Submarine Command | Sgt. Gentry | Average | Similar → |
| 1951 | Bright Victory | Reynolds the Medic (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | Her First Romance | Camp Counsellor (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1950 | Frenchie | Perry (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1950 | The Flying Missile | Andy Mason | Flop | Similar → |
| 1950 | Cyrano de Bergerac | Cadet | Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | Outrage | Frank Marini | Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | The Reformer and the Redhead | Radio Station Call Boy (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | My Foolish Heart | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | Woman in Hiding | Customer at Newsstand (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1949 | D.O.A. | Bellhop (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
Jerry Paris - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Jerry Paris?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Jerry Paris is "But I Don't Want to Get Married!" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Jerry Paris acted in?
Jerry Paris has been featured in at least 47 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Jerry Paris?
Other notable films include "Sitcom: The Adventures of Garry Marshall", "The Reformer and the Redhead", and "Marty".