Lester Allen - Actor Profile

Lester Allen

Acting
Updated: May 11, 2026
17Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Nov 17, 1891
Birth Place: Utica, New York, USA

Lester Allen Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Lester Allen reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. Across 17 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 53% of Lester Allen'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 Heat Wave, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Lester Allen Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Lester Allen's career based on audience ratings.

★10.0
Heat Wave (1935) movie poster
★10.0

Heat Wave: Musical comedy telling the hilarious story of greengrocer Albert Speed’s (Albert Burdon) adventures with would-be revolu

Heat Wave

1935•Comedy
★9.0
Leave It to Lester (1930) movie poster
★9.0

Leave It to Lester: Persuading his newlywed friends, Jerry and Marian Townsend, to take him along on their European honeymoon as guide, Lest

Leave It to Lester

1930
★7.2
Fun on a Weekend (1947) movie poster
★7.2

Fun on a Weekend: Shy, destitute Peter Porter meets equally impoverished Nancy Crane at a Florida beach. Inspired by Peter's belief that a

Fun on a Weekend

1947•Comedy
★7.0
The Dark Mirror (1946) movie poster
★7.0

The Dark Mirror: A sister and her disturbed twin are implicated in a murder and a police detective must figure out which one's the killer

The Dark Mirror

1946•Thriller
★7.0
Pusher-in-the-Face (1929) movie poster
★7.0

Pusher-in-the-Face: "A comedy drama of New York life of a restaurant proprietor and it's a scream from start to finish." - Sheffield Observe

Pusher-in-the-Face

1929•Comedy

Full Filmography

Every movie Lester Allen has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1955 Hot Ice Runty Average Similar →
1950 Love That Brute Al Allen Hit Similar →
1950 Ma and Pa Kettle Go to Town Geoduck (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1948 That Lady in Ermine - Average Similar →
1948 The Pirate Uncle Capucho Hit Similar →
1947 Fun on a Weekend Hot Dog Vendor Hit Similar →
1946 The Dark Mirror George Benson Hit Similar →
1945 The Dolly Sisters Morrie Keno Average Similar →
1945 The Great Flamarion Tony Average Similar →
1944 Irish Eyes Are Smiling Heming Average Similar →
1943 Klondike Kate Duster Dan Average Similar →
1943 The Heat's On Mouse Beller Flop Similar →
1941 The Devil Commands Dr. Van Den Average Similar →
1941 Underground Krantz Hit Similar →
1935 Heat Wave Tom Brown Super Hit Similar →
1930 Leave It to Lester - Super Hit Similar →
1929 Pusher-in-the-Face - Hit Similar →

Lester Allen - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Lester Allen?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Lester Allen is "Heat Wave" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Lester Allen acted in?

Lester Allen has been featured in at least 17 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Lester Allen?

Other notable films include "Leave It to Lester", "Fun on a Weekend", and "The Dark Mirror".

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