
John Lupton
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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.
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.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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".




