Leon Janney - Actor Profile

Leon Janney

Acting
Updated: May 10, 2026
21Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Apr 1, 1917
Birth Place: Ogden, Utah, USA

Leon Janney Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Leon Janney reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. Across 21 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 62% of Leon Janney'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 Stolen Paradise, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Leon Janney Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Leon Janney's career based on audience ratings.

★10.0
Stolen Paradise (1940) movie poster
★10.0

Stolen Paradise: Robert Gordon, a sheltered 18-year-old youth reared in a Catholic school, believes he has a vocation for the priesthood.

Stolen Paradise

1940•Drama
★9.0
Father's Son (1931) movie poster
★9.0

Father's Son: Young Bill Emory is a typical mischievous, rambunctious boy, but his father William is a strict disciplinarian, and Bill

Father's Son

1931•Drama
★9.0
The Costume Falls (1931) movie poster
★9.0

The Costume Falls: This is the German-language version of 1930's "The Way of All Men", shot by Warner Bros. in Hollywood with a German-spea

The Costume Falls

1931
★8.0
The Elephant's Elbows (1928) movie poster
★8.0

The Elephant's Elbows: An angry man gets his ass kicked by a kid and his many animals.

The Elephant's Elbows

1928•Comedy
★8.0
The Big Benefit (1933) movie poster
★8.0

The Big Benefit: A grab-bag of singers and dancers, featuring New York-based performers such as Rae Samuels, Bill "Bojangles" Robinson, T

The Big Benefit

1933•Music

Full Filmography

Every movie Leon Janney has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1970 How Did a Nice Girl Like You Get Into This Business? Mr. McCarthy Flop Similar →
1968 Charly Dr. Richard Nemur Average Similar →
1959 The Last Mile Pat Callahan Hit Similar →
1940 Stolen Paradise Richard 'Dick' Gordon Super Hit Similar →
1933 The Big Benefit Self Super Hit Similar →
1932 Police Court Nathaniel "Junior" Barry Jr. Average Similar →
1931 Penrod and Sam Penrod Schofield Hit Similar →
1931 Their Mad Moment Narcio Super Hit Similar →
1931 Father's Son Bill Emory Super Hit Similar →
1931 The Costume Falls - Super Hit Similar →
1930 Los cazadores de osos Pancho Flop Similar →
1930 The Doorway to Hell Jackie Lamarr Hit Similar →
1930 Old English Jock Average Similar →
1930 An Intimate Dinner in Celebration of Warner Bros. Silver Jubilee Self Flop Similar →
1930 Bear Shooters Donald 'Spud' Average Similar →
1929 The Four Feathers Child in Prologue (uncredited) Flop Similar →
1929 The Younger Generation Eddie Lesser as a Boy Hit Similar →
1928 The Wind Cora's Child Hit Similar →
1928 The Elephant's Elbows Johnny Smith Super Hit Similar →
1928 Comrades Perry O'Toole as a Boy Super Hit Similar →
1927 Quality Street Student (uncredited) Hit Similar →

Leon Janney - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Leon Janney?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Leon Janney is "Stolen Paradise" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Leon Janney acted in?

Leon Janney has been featured in at least 21 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Leon Janney?

Other notable films include "Father's Son", "The Costume Falls", and "The Elephant's Elbows".

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