Noah Beery Jr.
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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Noah Lindsey Beery (August 10, 1913 – November 1, 1994), known professionally as Noah Beery, Jr. or just Noah Beery, was an American actor specializing in warm, friendly character parts similar to the ones played by his uncle Wallace Beery, although Noah Beery, Jr., unlike his uncle, seldom broke away from playing supporting roles. His father, Noah Nicholas Beery (known professionally as Noah Beery or Noah Beery, Sr.), enjoyed a similarly lengthy film career as a supporting actor. Beery was best known as James Garner's father, Joseph "Rocky" Rockford, in the 1970s television series The Rockford Files. Description above from the Wikipedia article Noah Beery, Jr., licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Noah Beery Jr. Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Noah Beery Jr. 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 Noah Beery Jr.'s work falls within the Western genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 100% of Noah Beery Jr.'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 Squadron of Doom, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Noah Beery Jr. Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Noah Beery Jr.'s career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Noah Beery Jr. has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Power's Play | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | Waltz Across Texas | Joe Locker | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | Beyond Witch Mountain | Uncle Ben | Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | Gridlock | Barney | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1977 | The Ghost of Cypress Swamp | Doc Manners | Hit | Similar → |
| 1976 | Francis Gary Powers: The True Story of the U-2 Spy Incident | Oliver Powers | Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | The Spikes Gang | Basset | Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | The Cockeyed Cowboys of Calico County | Eddie | Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | Hondo and the Apaches | Buffalo Baker | Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | 7 Faces of Dr. Lao | Tim Mitchell | Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | Inherit the Wind | John Stebbins | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | The Fastest Gun Alive | Dink Wells | Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | Jubal | Sam | Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | Savage Fury | Jan of the Jungle (born Jan Trevor) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | White Feather | Lt. Ferguson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | The Story of Will Rogers | Wiley Post | Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | Wagons West | Arch Lawrence | Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | Squadron of Doom | Jerry | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | The Doolins of Oklahoma | Little Bill / Joe Smith | Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | Red River | Buster McGee | Hit | Similar → |
| 1945 | The Crimson Canary | Danny Brooks | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1945 | See My Lawyer | Arthur Lane | Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | Hi, Beautiful | Jeff Peters | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | Allergic to Love | Kip Henderson | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | Week-End Pass | Johnny Adams | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | Top Man | Ed Thompson | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | Frontier Badmen | Jim Caldwell | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | Prairie Chickens | Pidge | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | Calaboose | Pidge Crosby | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Overland Mail | Sierra Pete | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Dudes Are Pretty People | Pidge Crosby | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Sergeant York | Buck Lipscomb | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Two in a Taxi | Sandy Connors | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Riders of Death Valley | Smokey | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Passport to Alcatraz | Ray Nolan | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Of Mice and Men | Whit | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Parents on Trial | Jerry Kearns | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Only Angels Have Wings | Joe Souther | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Forbidden Valley | Ring Hazzard | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | The Mighty Treve | Bud McClelland | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Ace Drummond | Jerry | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Parole! | Bobby Freeman | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Stormy | Stormy | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Tailspin Tommy in The Great Air Mystery | Skeeter Milligan | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | Tailspin Tommy | Peter 'Skeeter' Milligan | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | The Rustler's Roundup | Danny Brand | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | Jungle Mystery | Fred Oakes | Hit | Similar → |
| 1929 | Gold Diggers of Broadway | Stage Boy (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1920 | The Mark of Zorro | Boy (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1920 | The Mutiny of the Elsinore | Seven Year Old Boy (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
Noah Beery Jr. - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Noah Beery Jr.?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Noah Beery Jr. is "Squadron of Doom" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Noah Beery Jr. acted in?
Noah Beery Jr. has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Noah Beery Jr.?
Other notable films include "Waltz Across Texas", "Week-End Pass", and "Overland Mail".