John Nesbitt - Actor Profile

John Nesbitt

Acting
Updated: May 09, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Aug 23, 1910
Birth Place: Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

About John Nesbitt

John Nesbitt was an actor, announcer, narrator, producer, and screenwriter. He is best remembered as having been the producer/narrator of MGM's "John Nesbitt's Passing Parade" short films series.

John Nesbitt Movies & Career Overview

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 100% of John Nesbitt'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 Willie and the Mouse, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best John Nesbitt Movies Ranked

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

Full Filmography

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

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1951 Good Wrinkles Narrator (voice) Hit Similar →
1949 Clues to Adventure Narrator (voice) Super Hit Similar →
1948 The Fabulous Fraud Narrator (voice) Hit Similar →
1948 Souvenirs of Death Narrator - Voice of the Gun (voice) Super Hit Similar →
1947 Tennis in Rhythm Self - Narrator (voice) Super Hit Similar →
1947 A Really Important Person Narrator Super Hit Similar →
1946 Magic on a Stick Narrator (voice) Super Hit Similar →
1945 The Golden Hunch Self - Narrator (voice) Super Hit Similar →
1945 Stairway to Light Narrator (voice) Hit Similar →
1945 The Great American Mug Narrator (voice) Super Hit Similar →
1945 The Seesaw and the Shoes Narrator Hit Similar →
1945 It Looks Like Rain Narrator / Radio Announcer Super Hit Similar →
1944 Grandpa Called It Art Narrator (voice) Hit Similar →
1944 The Immortal Blacksmith Narrator (voice) Super Hit Similar →
1943 This Is Tomorrow Narrator (voice) Hit Similar →
1943 To My Unborn Son Narrator (voice) Super Hit Similar →
1943 Forgotten Treasure Narrator (voice) Super Hit Similar →
1943 Trifles That Win Wars Narrator (voice) Super Hit Similar →
1943 That's Why I Left You Narrator (voice) Super Hit Similar →
1943 Who's Superstitious? Narrator Hit Similar →
1942 Madero of Mexico Himself - Narrator (voice) Hit Similar →
1942 The Film That Was Lost Narrator (voice) Super Hit Similar →
1942 The Magic Alphabet Narrator (voice) Super Hit Similar →
1942 Flag of Mercy Narrator Super Hit Similar →
1942 We Do It Because Narrator (voice) Hit Similar →
1941 Strange Testament Narrator (voice) Super Hit Similar →
1941 Hobbies - Super Hit Similar →
1941 Of Pups and Puzzles Narrator (voice) Hit Similar →
1941 Your Last Act Narrator Super Hit Similar →
1941 This Is the Bowery Narrator Hit Similar →
1941 Willie and the Mouse Narrator Super Hit Similar →
1941 Out of Darkness Narrator (voice) Hit Similar →
1941 Whispers Narrator (voice) Super Hit Similar →
1940 American Spoken Here Narrator (voice) Super Hit Similar →
1940 Utopia of Death Narrator (voice) Super Hit Similar →
1940 Trifles of Importance Narrator Super Hit Similar →
1940 A Way in the Wilderness Narrator Super Hit Similar →
1940 The Hidden Master Self - Narrator (voice) Super Hit Similar →
1940 XXX Medico Narrator Super Hit Similar →
1939 Forgotten Victory Narrator (voice) Super Hit Similar →
1939 One Against the World Narrator (voice) Super Hit Similar →
1939 The Story That Couldn't Be Printed Narrator (voice) Hit Similar →
1939 The Giant of Norway Narrator Hit Similar →
1939 Yankee Doodle Goes to Town Narrator (voice) Super Hit Similar →
1939 Angel of Mercy Narrator (voice) Super Hit Similar →
1939 The Story of Dr. Jenner Narrator (voice) Super Hit Similar →
1939 The Story of Alfred Nobel Narrator (voice) Hit Similar →
1939 New Roadways Narrator Super Hit Similar →
1938 Passing Parade Self - Narrator (voice) Hit Similar →
1938 The Forgotten Step Narrator Super Hit Similar →

John Nesbitt - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of John Nesbitt?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring John Nesbitt is "Willie and the Mouse" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has John Nesbitt acted in?

John Nesbitt has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by John Nesbitt?

Other notable films include "Tennis in Rhythm", "Hobbies", and "That's Why I Left You".

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