John Dawson - Actor Profile

John Dawson

Acting
Updated: May 14, 2026
12Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated

John Dawson Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of John Dawson reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. Across 12 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 58% of John Dawson'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 Crime of Doctor Hallet, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best John Dawson Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from John Dawson's career based on audience ratings.

★10.0
The Crime of Doctor Hallet (1938) movie poster
★10.0

The Crime of Doctor Hallet: Doctor in jungle works on cure for fever.

The Crime of Doctor Hallet

1938•Drama
★7.0
Smart Guy (1943) movie poster
★7.0

Smart Guy: A gambler is about to stand trial for a crime he actually didn't commit. In order to brush up his "image", he adopts an

Smart Guy

1943•Drama
★7.0
Foreign Correspondent (1940) movie poster
★7.0

Foreign Correspondent: American crime reporter John Jones is reassigned to Europe as a foreign correspondent to cover the imminent war. When he

Foreign Correspondent

1940•Thriller
★7.0
Two Girls on Broadway (1940) movie poster
★7.0

Two Girls on Broadway: Eddie Kerns sells his song to a Broadway producer and also lands a job dancing in the musical. He sends for his dance pa

Two Girls on Broadway

1940•Romance
★7.0
Outlaws of Stampede Pass (1943) movie poster
★7.0

Outlaws of Stampede Pass: Tom Evans (Jon Dawson), nephew of U.S. Marshal Sandy Hopkins (Raymond Hatton), has just trailed his cattle to Yucca City

Outlaws of Stampede Pass

1943•Western

Full Filmography

Every movie John Dawson has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1944 Delinquent Daughters Nick Gordon Average Similar →
1943 Smart Guy Evans Hit Similar →
1943 The Mystery of the 13th Guest Tom Jackson (adult) Average Similar →
1943 Outlaws of Stampede Pass Tom Evans (as Jon Dawson) Hit Similar →
1940 Foreign Correspondent Minor Role (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1940 Two Girls on Broadway Assistant Announcer (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1939 Dancing Co-Ed (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1939 Second Fiddle (uncredited) Flop Similar →
1938 Spring Madness Dartmouth College Student Flop Similar →
1938 The Nurse from Brooklyn Cab Driver Hit Similar →
1938 The Crime of Doctor Hallet Photographer Super Hit Similar →
1936 College Holiday Dancer Average Similar →

John Dawson - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of John Dawson?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring John Dawson is "The Crime of Doctor Hallet" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has John Dawson acted in?

John Dawson has been featured in at least 12 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by John Dawson?

Other notable films include "Smart Guy", "Foreign Correspondent", and "Two Girls on Broadway".

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