Leon Ames
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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Leon Ames (January 20, 1902 – October 12, 1993) was an American film and television actor. He is best remembered for playing fatherly figures in such films as Meet Me in St. Louis (1944), as Judy Garland's father, and in Little Women (1949). Description above from the Wikipedia article Leon Ames licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Leon Ames Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Leon Ames 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 Leon Ames's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 100% of Leon Ames'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 Calling All Marines, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Leon Ames Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Leon Ames's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Leon Ames has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | The Best Place to Be | William Callahan | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1975 | Timber Tramps | Deacon | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | That's Entertainment! | (archive footage) (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | The Men Who Made the Movies: Vincente Minnelli | Self (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | Brother of the Wind | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | Toklat | Old Man | Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | On a Clear Day You Can See Forever | Burt Clews | Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | Tora! Tora! Tora! | Frank Knox | Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | Peyton Place | Leslie Harrington | Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | Sabre Jet | Lt. Col. Eckert | Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | Angel Face | Fred Barrett | Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | The Happy Years | Sr. Samuel H. Stover | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | Crisis | Sam Proctor | Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | Battleground | The Chaplain | Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | Any Number Can Play | Dr. Palmer | Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | Little Women | Father March | Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | Alias a Gentleman | Matt Enley | Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | Song of the Thin Man | Mitchell Talbin | Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | Undercover Maisie | Amor/Willis Farnes | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | The Show-Off | Frank Harlin | Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | The Cockeyed Miracle | Ralph Humphrey | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | The Postman Always Rings Twice | Kyle Sackett | Hit | Similar → |
| 1945 | Anchors Aweigh | Admiral's Aide | Hit | Similar → |
| 1945 | Fall Guy | Floyd Parkson | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | The Thin Man Goes Home | Edgar Draque | Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | Meet Me in St. Louis | Alonzo Smith | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Fugitive at Large | Carter | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | The Marshal Of Mesa City | Sheriff Jud Cronin | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Pack Up Your Troubles | Adjutant | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Calling All Marines | Murdock | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Help Wanted | J.T. Evans-Labor Commissioner | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Code of the Streets | 'Chick' Foster | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Mr. Moto in Danger Island | Commissioner Madero | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Panama Patrol | Maj. Phillip Waring | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Strange Faces | Joe Gurney | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Come On, Leathernecks! | Otto Wagner / Baroni | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Island in the Sky | Marty Butler | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Bluebeard's 8th Wife | Ex-Chauffeur (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Walking Down Broadway | Frank Gatty | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | Charlie Chan on Broadway | Buzz Moran | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | Soak the Poor | Special Investigator Stanton | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Strangers All | Frank Walker | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | I'll Tell the World | Spud Marshall | Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | Only Yesterday | Lee (Uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | The Man Who Dared | Yosef Novak | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | Alimony Madness | John Thurman | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | Forgotten | Louie Strauss | Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | That's My Boy | Al Williams | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | Cannonball Express | Jack Logan | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | Quick Millions | Hood | Hit | Similar → |
Leon Ames - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Leon Ames?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Leon Ames is "Calling All Marines" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Leon Ames acted in?
Leon Ames has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Leon Ames?
Other notable films include "Strange Faces", "Cannonball Express", and "Alimony Madness".