John Lupton - Actor Profile

John Lupton

Acting
Updated: May 10, 2026
47Total Films
9.0 Highest Rated
Born: Aug 23, 1928
Birth Place: Highland Park, Illinois, United States

About John Lupton

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. John Rollin Lupton (August 23, 1928 - November 3, 1993) was an American film and television actor. Upon graduation from New York's American Academy of Dramatic Arts, Lupton secured immediate stage work. Then he was signed as a contract player at MGM in Hollywood. Lupton was lanky and handsome like James Stewart or Henry Fonda, but never achieved similar fame. In the 1954-1955 television season, Lupton appeared in several episodes as a college student in the CBS sitcom, The Halls of Ivy. In 1957, he was cast in the ABC western series, Broken Arrow, which ran for two seasons. In feature films he is primarily remembered for his role as "Sister Mary" in Battle Cry and Jesse James Meets Frankenstein's Daughter. Lupton also co-starred in 1956 with Fess Parker in Disney's The Great Locomotive Chase. He guest starred on several television series, including ABC's 1961-1962 crime drama Target: The Corruptors! with Stephen McNally and NBC's Daniel Boone. Description above from the Wikipedia article  John Lupton, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

John Lupton Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of John Lupton 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 John Lupton's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 34% of John Lupton'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 Taming Sutton’s Gal, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best John Lupton Movies Ranked

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

Full Filmography

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

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1988 Red River Eli Pruitt Average Similar →
1981 Sidney Shorr: A Girl's Best Friend Frank Super Hit Similar →
1981 Miracle on Ice Paul Anderson Hit Similar →
1980 Trouble in High Timber Country Sheriff Hit Similar →
1980 The Secret of Lost Valley Detective Flop Similar →
1978 The Young Runaways Benefactor Hit Similar →
1978 Doctors' Private Lives Howard Weese Super Hit Similar →
1976 The Whiz Kid and the Carnival Caper Mr. Fernald Super Hit Similar →
1974 Airport 1975 Oringer Average Similar →
1974 The Phantom of Hollywood Al Average Similar →
1973 The Slams Detective Sergeant (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1973 The World's Greatest Athlete Race Starter Average Similar →
1972 Hit Man TV Commercial Director Flop Similar →
1972 The Judge and Jake Wyler Sen. Joseph Pritchard Flop Similar →
1972 All My Darling Daughters Prosecuting Attorney Super Hit Similar →
1972 Private Parts Second Policeman Average Similar →
1972 Cool Breeze Lt. Holster Flop Similar →
1972 The Astronaut Don Masters Average Similar →
1971 The Day of the Wolves Hank Hit Similar →
1966 Jesse James Meets Frankenstein's Daughter Jesse James Flop Similar →
1965 The Greatest Story Ever Told Speaker of Capernaum Average Similar →
1964 The Devil's Bedroom Jim Super Hit Similar →
1962 The Hour of St. Francis Fr. Stephen Flop Similar →
1961 The Clown and the Kid Peter Flop Similar →
1960 Three Came to Kill Hal Parker Average Similar →
1959 Blood and Steel Lt. Dave Flop Similar →
1959 The Rebel Set Ray Miller Flop Similar →
1959 The Man in the Net Brad Carey Flop Similar →
1958 Gun Fever Simon Weller Flop Similar →
1957 Taming Sutton’s Gal Frank McClary Super Hit Similar →
1957 Drango Capt. Marc Banning Average Similar →
1956 The Great Locomotive Chase William Pittenger Average Similar →
1956 Behind the Scenes with Fess Parker - Flop Similar →
1956 Diane Regnault Average Similar →
1956 Glory Chad Chadburn Average Similar →
1955 Man with the Gun Jeff Castle Average Similar →
1955 Battle Cry Pvt./Cpl. Marion 'Sister Mary' Hotchkiss Average Similar →
1954 Prisoner of War Lt. Peter Reilly Flop Similar →
1954 Dragonfly Squadron Capt. Woody Taylor Hit Similar →
1953 Escape from Fort Bravo Bailey Average Similar →
1953 All the Brothers Were Valiant Dick Morrell Average Similar →
1953 The Band Wagon Jack - Prompter (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1953 Julius Caesar Varro Hit Similar →
1953 Scandal at Scourie Artemus Hit Similar →
1953 The Story of Three Loves Studious Young Ship Passenger (uncredited) Average Similar →
1953 Rogue's March Lt. Jersey Average Similar →
1952 Shadow in the Sky Clayton Hit Similar →

John Lupton - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of John Lupton?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring John Lupton is "Taming Sutton’s Gal" with a rating of 9.0/10.

How many movies has John Lupton acted in?

John Lupton has been featured in at least 47 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by John Lupton?

Other notable films include "Doctors' Private Lives", "Sidney Shorr: A Girl's Best Friend", and "The Whiz Kid and the Carnival Caper".

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