John Shay
ActingJohn Shay Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of John Shay reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 19 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of John Shay's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 47% of John Shay'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 Girl on the Spot, which stands out as a key performance.
Best John Shay Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from John Shay's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie John Shay has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Brothers | Judge Number One | Flop | Similar → |
| 1962 | What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? | Police Officer | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | The Last Sunset | Bowman | Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | Cry Baby Killer | Glen Gannon | Average | Similar → |
| 1949 | Sorrowful Jones | Doctor (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | Alias Nick Beal | Assistant District Attorney | Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | Incident | Freddie | Flop | Similar → |
| 1948 | A Foreign Affair | G.I. (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | The Iron Curtain | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1948 | Hazard | Clerk (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | I Wouldn't Be in Your Shoes | Salesman (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1946 | Decoy | Al | Average | Similar → |
| 1946 | Tarzan and the Leopard Woman | Soldier (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1946 | Girl on the Spot | Matthews (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1945 | The Missing Corpse | Jeffry Dodd (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1942 | The Valley of Vanishing Men | Mullins | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Bad Men of the Hills | Marshal Dave Upjohn | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Submarine Raider | Oleson | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | Canal Zone | Henshaw - Co-Pilot | Average | Similar → |
John Shay - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of John Shay?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring John Shay is "Girl on the Spot" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has John Shay acted in?
John Shay has been featured in at least 19 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by John Shay?
Other notable films include "The Valley of Vanishing Men", "Hazard", and "Bad Men of the Hills".