
Ford Rainey
ActingCareer Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Ford Rainey reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Ford Rainey's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 34% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Ford Rainey remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Strangers: The Story of a Mother and Daughter, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Ford Rainey Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Ford Rainey's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Ford Rainey.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Inferno | Pop Reynolds | Average | Similar → |
| 1991 | Bed & Breakfast | Amos | Flop | Similar → |
| 1989 | The Cellar | T.C. van Houten | Flop | Similar → |
| 1986 | Who Is Julia? | The Commentator | Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | Life of the Party: The Story of Beatrice | Beatrice's Father | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | Halloween II | Dr. Mixter | Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | Friendly Fire | Mr. Hamilton | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | Gideon's Trumpet | 2nd Supreme Court Justice | Average | Similar → |
| 1979 | Strangers: The Story of a Mother and Daughter | Mr. Meecham | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1978 | A Family Upside Down | Mr. Case | Hit | Similar → |
| 1977 | Our Town | Joe Stoddard | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1977 | Babe | Dr. Tatum | Average | Similar → |
| 1976 | Guardian of the Wilderness | Abraham Lincoln | Average | Similar → |
| 1976 | The Last of Mrs. Lincoln | Ninnian Edwards | Flop | Similar → |
| 1975 | Strange New World | Sirus | Flop | Similar → |
| 1975 | The Bionic Woman | Jim Elgin | Flop | Similar → |
| 1974 | The Parallax View | Commission Spokesman #2 | Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | The Story of Pretty Boy Floyd | Mr. Suggs | Flop | Similar → |
| 1974 | The Stranger Who Looks Like Me | Mr. Gilbert | Average | Similar → |
| 1974 | Manhunter | James Barrett | Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | Key West | Prescott Webb | Average | Similar → |
| 1973 | Linda | Police Chief Vernon | Average | Similar → |
| 1972 | Sixteen | Father | Flop | Similar → |
| 1972 | Probe | Aaron Johannes (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1971 | A Howling in the Woods | Bud Henshaw | Flop | Similar → |
| 1971 | My Old Man's Place | Sheriff Coleman | Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | The Traveling Executioner | Stanley Mae | Average | Similar → |
| 1970 | The Naked Zoo | Harry Golden | Flop | Similar → |
| 1970 | The Andersonville Trial | Board of Military Judges | Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | My Sweet Charlie | Treadwell | Average | Similar → |
| 1969 | The Gypsy Moths | Stand Owner | Average | Similar → |
| 1966 | The Sand Pebbles | Harris | Hit | Similar → |
| 1966 | Johnny Tiger | Sam Tiger | Flop | Similar → |
| 1966 | Gunpoint | Tom Emerson | Average | Similar → |
| 1963 | Kings of the Sun | The chief | Average | Similar → |
| 1962 | 40 Pounds of Trouble | Judge | Flop | Similar → |
| 1961 | Claudelle Inglish | Reverend Armstrong | Flop | Similar → |
| 1961 | Ada | Speaker | Average | Similar → |
| 1961 | Two Rode Together | Rev. Henry Clegg | Average | Similar → |
| 1961 | Parrish | John Donati (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1961 | Dead to the World | Congressman Keach | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | Flaming Star | Doc Phillips | Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | John Paul Jones | Lt. Simpson | Average | Similar → |
| 1959 | The Last Mile | Red Kirby | Average | Similar → |
| 1958 | The Badlanders | Yuma Prison Warden | Average | Similar → |
| 1957 | 3:10 to Yuma | Bisbee Marshal | Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | Macbeth | Menteith | Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | The Human Jungle | Jones | Flop | Similar → |
| 1950 | Perfect Strangers | Ernest Craig (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1949 | White Heat | Zuckie | Super Hit | Similar → |
Ford Rainey - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Ford Rainey?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Ford Rainey is "Strangers: The Story of a Mother and Daughter" with a rating of 9.2/10.
How many movies has Ford Rainey acted in?
Ford Rainey has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Ford Rainey?
Other notable films include "Our Town", "Life of the Party: The Story of Beatrice", and "Dead to the World".


