John Kelly
ActingJohn Kelly Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of John Kelly reflects exceptional commercial consistency. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of John Kelly's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 86% of John Kelly'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 Subway Express, which stands out as a key performance.
Best John Kelly Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from John Kelly's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie John Kelly has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1947 | Captain Boycott | Sheriff | Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | The Dark Corner | Policeman at Gallery (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1945 | Trail to Vengeance | Henchman Bully | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | No Time for Love | Morrisey (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Ten Gentlemen from West Point | Bombardier (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | Moontide | Mac | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | Jail House Blues | Snork | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | The Pittsburgh Kid | Knockout Riley | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Manpower | 28 Club Bouncer (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Three Sons o' Guns | Buffalo Bill Oxenstern | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Road to Singapore | Sailor (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | Castle on the Hudson | Rockpile Convict (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | My Little Chickadee | Henchman (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Meet Dr. Christian | Cass | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Kid Nightingale | Dynamite Dennis (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | They Shall Have Music | Kelly (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Sudden Money | Butch | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Sergeant Madden | Nero | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Convicts at Large | Buggsie | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Exposed | Boxer | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Female Fugitive | Red, Dunning's chauffeur | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Bringing Up Baby | Elmer | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | Merry Go Round of 1938 | Bus Driver | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | Exclusive | Cab Driver | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | The Grand Bounce | 'Lead-Head' Hogan (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | Wings Over Honolulu | Gob | Average | Similar → |
| 1936 | After the Thin Man | Harold (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | The Devil Is a Sissy | 'Shivvy' the Tire Man | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Lady Luck | Joe - First Hood | Average | Similar → |
| 1936 | The Gentleman from Louisiana | John L. Sullivan | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | The Bridge of Sighs | Tommy, the Taxi Driver-Thug | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Dr. Socrates | Al - a Gangster | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Woman Wanted | Truck Driver Hitting Police Car (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Motive for Revenge | Detective Larkin | Average | Similar → |
| 1935 | Stolen Harmony | Bates (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | West Point of the Air | Randolph Air Field Mechanic | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | The Band Plays On | Truck Driver | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | Kid Millions | Adolph Wilson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | Little Miss Marker | Canvas Back | Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | Havana Widows | Tully, Star Turkish Bath Attendant (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | Havana Widows | Bank Teller (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | Scarface | One of Costillo's Hoods (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | Subway Express | Motorman | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1930 | The Doorway to Hell | Whitey Eckhart (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1930 | The Man Hunter | Charlie | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1929 | From Headquarters | O'Farrell | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1928 | The Docks of New York | Sailor Barfly (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1928 | Dressed to Kill | Biff Simpson | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1928 | Sharp Shooters | Cafe Mug (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1927 | After Midnight | Bit Role (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
John Kelly - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of John Kelly?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring John Kelly is "Subway Express" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has John Kelly acted in?
John Kelly has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by John Kelly?
Other notable films include "Jail House Blues", "After Midnight", and "The Band Plays On".