Milton Berle - Actor Profile

Milton Berle

Acting
Updated: May 09, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Jul 12, 1908
Birth Place: New York City, New York, USA

About Milton Berle

Milton Berle (July 12, 1908 – March 27, 2002) was an American comedian and actor. As the manic host of NBC's Texaco Star Theater (1948–55), in 1948 he was the first major star of US television and as such became known as Uncle Miltie and Mr. Television to millions during TV's golden age.

Milton Berle Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Milton Berle 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 Milton Berle's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 80% of Milton Berle'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 Showbiz Goes to War, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Milton Berle Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Milton Berle's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Milton Berle has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2012 Fascination: Unauthorized Story of Marilyn Monroe Self (archive footage) Hit Similar →
2000 Two Heads Are Better Than None Uncle Leo Hit Similar →
1999 Let Me In, I Hear Laughter: A Salute to the Friars Club Self Hit Similar →
1999 Funny Is Money Self Super Hit Similar →
1998 The Best of the Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts Self - Roastee (archive footage) Hit Similar →
1997 Vaudeville Self Super Hit Similar →
1994 A Century of Cinema Self Super Hit Similar →
1991 Something a Little Less Serious: A Tribute to 'It's a Mad Mad Mad Mad World' Self Super Hit Similar →
1990 Happy Birthday, Bugs! 50 Looney Years Self Super Hit Similar →
1990 Help Save Planet Earth Self Super Hit Similar →
1988 Happy Birthday, Bob: 50 Stars Salute Your 50 Years with NBC Self Average Similar →
1988 Side by Side Abe Mercer Hit Similar →
1985 Pee-wee's Big Adventure Self (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1984 Broadway Danny Rose Milton Berle Hit Similar →
1983 George Burns Celebrates 80 Years in Show Business Self Super Hit Similar →
1983 Smorgasbord Ms. Sultry Average Similar →
1982 Showbiz Goes to War Self (archive footage) Super Hit Similar →
1982 Off Your Rocker Henry Foster Super Hit Similar →
1982 Night of 100 Stars Self Hit Similar →
1981 This Is Elvis Self (archive footage) (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1979 The Muppet Movie Mad Man Mooney Hit Similar →
1979 The Chevy Chase National Humor Test - Super Hit Similar →
1978 Steve Martin: A Wild and Crazy Guy Self Super Hit Similar →
1978 Hey Abbott Self Super Hit Similar →
1976 CBS Salutes Lucy: The First 25 Years Self Hit Similar →
1975 The Legend of Valentino Jesse Lasky Hit Similar →
1972 Evil Roy Slade Harry Fern Hit Similar →
1969 Seven in Darkness Sam Fuller Hit Similar →
1968 For Singles Only Mr. Parker Hit Similar →
1968 Where Angels Go, Trouble Follows The Movie Director: The 'In' Group Average Similar →
1968 Star Spangled Salesman Studio President Super Hit Similar →
1967 Who's Minding the Mint? Luther Burton Hit Similar →
1967 The Happening Fred Average Similar →
1965 The Loved One Mr. Kenton Average Similar →
1963 It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World J. Russell Finch Hit Similar →
1960 Let's Make Love Milton Berle (uncredited) Average Similar →
1960 The Bellboy Milton Berle (uncredited) Average Similar →
1943 Margin for Error Moe Finkelstein Average Similar →
1942 Whispering Ghosts H.H. Van Buren Hit Similar →
1942 A Gentleman at Heart Lucky Cullen Super Hit Similar →
1942 Over My Dead Body Jason Cordry Super Hit Similar →
1941 Rise and Shine Seabiscuit Hit Similar →
1941 Sun Valley Serenade Jerome K. 'Nifty' Allen Hit Similar →
1941 Tall, Dark and Handsome Frosty Welch Average Similar →
1938 Radio City Revels Teddy Super Hit Similar →
1933 Poppin' the Cork Elmer Brown Super Hit Similar →
1923 Ruth of the Range (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1922 Tess of the Storm Country Bit Role (uncredited) Average Similar →
1921 Little Lord Fauntleroy Boy (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1920 The Mark of Zorro Boy (uncredited) Hit Similar →

Milton Berle - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Milton Berle?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Milton Berle is "Showbiz Goes to War" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Milton Berle acted in?

Milton Berle has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Milton Berle?

Other notable films include "Funny Is Money", "Poppin' the Cork", and "Help Save Planet Earth".

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