Larry Gates
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Larry Gates (September 24, 1915 – December 12, 1996) was an American actor probably best known for his role as H.B. Lewis on daytime's Guiding Light and as Doc Baugh in the film version of Cat on a Hot Tin Roof. He played the role of Lewis from 1983 to 1996 and received the Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actor at the 1985 awards. Description above from the Wikipedia article Larry Gates, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia
Larry Gates Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Larry Gates reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. Across 43 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Larry Gates's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 56% of Larry Gates'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 Aloha Means Goodbye, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Larry Gates Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Larry Gates's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Larry Gates has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Leonard Part 6 | Medusa Guard | Flop | Similar → |
| 1987 | Creepy Classics | Dr. Dan 'Danny' Kauffman - (archive footage) | Average | Similar → |
| 1980 | The Henderson Monster | President Alan Doby | Average | Similar → |
| 1980 | F.D.R.: The Last Year | Adm. Leahy | Hit | Similar → |
| 1975 | Kate McShane | Judge Graham Platte | Hit | Similar → |
| 1975 | The School for Scandal | Sir Oliver Surface | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1975 | Funny Lady | Bernard Baruch | Flop | Similar → |
| 1974 | Aloha Means Goodbye | Torger Nilsson | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | Lucky Luciano | Judge Herlands | Average | Similar → |
| 1973 | Pueblo | American Negotiator | Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | Sarge: The Badge or the Cross | Arnie Bigelow | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | The Ceremony of Innocence | Earl of Kent | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | Airport | Ackerman | Hit | Similar → |
| 1969 | Death of a Gunfighter | Mayor Chester Sayre | Average | Similar → |
| 1967 | Hour of the Gun | John P. Clum | Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | In the Heat of the Night | Eric Endicott | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1966 | The Sand Pebbles | Jameson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1966 | Evening Primrose | Roscoe Potts | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | Toys in the Attic | Cyrus Warkins | Average | Similar → |
| 1963 | Cattle King | President Chester A. Arthur | Average | Similar → |
| 1962 | The Spiral Road | Dr. Kramer | Average | Similar → |
| 1961 | Ada | Joe Adams | Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | The Young Savages | Randolph | Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | The Hoodlum Priest | Louis Rosen | Average | Similar → |
| 1961 | Underworld U.S.A. | John Driscoll | Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | The Great Impostor | Cardinal | Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | One Foot in Hell | Doc Seltzer | Flop | Similar → |
| 1960 | The Shape of the River | Henry Rogers | Flop | Similar → |
| 1960 | The Citadel | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | The Remarkable Mr. Pennypacker | Rev. Dr. Fielding | Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | Some Came Running | Professor Robert Haven French | Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | Cat on a Hot Tin Roof | Dr. Baugh | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | Bomber's Moon | General Toomey | Flop | Similar → |
| 1957 | On Borrowed Time | Mr. Pilbeam | Flop | Similar → |
| 1957 | The Brothers Rico | Sid Kubik | Average | Similar → |
| 1957 | Jeanne Eagels | Al Brooks | Average | Similar → |
| 1957 | The Strange One | Major Avery | Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | Invasion of the Body Snatchers | Dr. Dan 'Danny' Kauffman | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | Take Me to Town | Ed Daggett | Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | Francis Covers the Big Town | Dan Austin | Flop | Similar → |
| 1953 | Above and Beyond | Capt. William Parsons | Average | Similar → |
| 1952 | Has Anybody Seen My Gal? | Charles Blaisdell | Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | Glory Alley | Robert Ardley | Average | Similar → |
Larry Gates - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Larry Gates?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Larry Gates is "Aloha Means Goodbye" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Larry Gates acted in?
Larry Gates has been featured in at least 43 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Larry Gates?
Other notable films include "The Ceremony of Innocence", "The School for Scandal", and "Sarge: The Badge or the Cross".