Joseph Bova - Actor Profile

Joseph Bova

Acting
Updated: May 09, 2026
10Total Films
9.0 Highest Rated
Born: May 25, 1924
Birth Place: Cleveland, Ohio, USA

About Joseph Bova

Joseph Bova (May 25, 1924 – March 12, 2006) was an American actor. He worked in early television, having a children's show on WABC-TV in New York, and played Prince Dauntless in the Broadway musical Once Upon a Mattress, starring Carol Burnett.

Known For: Acting

Joseph Bova Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Joseph Bova reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 10 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Joseph Bova's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 30% of Joseph Bova'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 Once Upon a Mattress, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Joseph Bova Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Joseph Bova's career based on audience ratings.

★9.0
Once Upon a Mattress (1964) movie poster
★9.0

Once Upon a Mattress: Once Upon a Mattress is a musical comedy with music by Mary Rodgers, lyrics by Marshall Barer, and book by Jay Thompson,

Once Upon a Mattress

1964•Comedy
★7.5
Serpico (1973) movie poster
★7.5

Serpico: New York cop Frank Serpico blows the whistle on the rampant corruption in the force only to have his comrades turn again

Serpico

1973•Crime
★6.7
Pretty Poison (1968) movie poster
★6.7

Pretty Poison: A troubled arsonist spins a tale of espionage to a captivating girl, who becomes enthralled and entangled in his dangero

Pretty Poison

1968•Crime
★6.2
Back to Hannibal: The Return of Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn (1990) movie poster
★6.2

Back to Hannibal: The Return of Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn: This is yet another telling of the adventures of Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn as the two try to clear their friend Ji

Back to Hannibal: The Return of Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn

1990•Adventure
★6.0
Up the Sandbox (1972) movie poster
★6.0

Up the Sandbox: Bored with day-to-day life in New York City and neglected by her husband, a young wife and mother slips into increasingl

Up the Sandbox

1972•Comedy

Full Filmography

Every movie Joseph Bova has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1990 Back to Hannibal: The Return of Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn The King of France Average Similar →
1987 Morgan Stewart's Coming Home Emily's Father Flop Similar →
1986 42nd Street Bert Barry Flop Similar →
1977 Johnny, We Hardly Knew Ye Father Robinson Average Similar →
1974 Who? Dr. Lucas Martino Flop Similar →
1973 Serpico Potts Super Hit Similar →
1972 Up the Sandbox John Average Similar →
1968 Pretty Poison Pete Hit Similar →
1964 Once Upon a Mattress Prince Dauntless Super Hit Similar →
1961 The Young Doctors Dr. Shawcross Average Similar →

Joseph Bova - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Joseph Bova?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Joseph Bova is "Once Upon a Mattress" with a rating of 9.0/10.

How many movies has Joseph Bova acted in?

Joseph Bova has been featured in at least 10 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Joseph Bova?

Other notable films include "Serpico", "Pretty Poison", and "Back to Hannibal: The Return of Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn".

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