Peter J. Votrian - Actor Profile

Peter J. Votrian

Acting
Updated: May 10, 2026
10Total Films
7.2 Highest Rated
Born: Jun 12, 1942
Birth Place: Chicago, Illinois, U.S.

Peter J. Votrian Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Peter J. Votrian reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 10 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 20% of Peter J. Votrian'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 Fear Strikes Out, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Peter J. Votrian Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Peter J. Votrian's career based on audience ratings.

★7.2
Fear Strikes Out (1957) movie poster
★7.2

Fear Strikes Out: True story of the life of Jimmy Piersall, who battled mental illness to achieve stardom in major league baseball.

Fear Strikes Out

1957•Drama
★6.6
Big House, U.S.A (1955) movie poster
★6.6

Big House, U.S.A: A tough and realistic crime drama unfolds as merciless kidnapper Jerry Barker (Ralph Meeker) demands ransom paid against

Big House, U.S.A

1955•Action
★6.2
Crime in the Streets (1956) movie poster
★6.2

Crime in the Streets: A social worker tries to end juvenile crime by getting involved with a street gang.

Crime in the Streets

1956•Crime
★6.2
Man with the Gun (1955) movie poster
★6.2

Man with the Gun: A stranger comes to town looking for his estranged wife. He finds her running the local girls. He also finds a town and

Man with the Gun

1955•Western
★5.9
Assignment: Paris (1952) movie poster
★5.9

Assignment: Paris: Paris-based New York Herald Tribune reporter Jimmy Race is sent by his boss behind the Iron Curtain in Budapest to inves

Assignment: Paris

1952•Thriller

Full Filmography

Every movie Peter J. Votrian has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1960 Journey to the Day Billy King Flop Similar →
1957 The Oklahoman Little Charlie Smith Average Similar →
1957 Fear Strikes Out Jim Piersall as a Boy Hit Similar →
1956 Crime in the Streets Richie Dane (as Peter Votrian) Average Similar →
1955 Hell on Frisco Bay George Pasmonick Flop Similar →
1955 Man with the Gun Kid with Dog (uncredited) Average Similar →
1955 Night of Execution Keith Rone Flop Similar →
1955 Big House, U.S.A Danny Lambert Hit Similar →
1954 Her Twelve Men Alan Saunders Average Similar →
1952 Assignment: Paris Jan Czeki (uncredited) Average Similar →

Peter J. Votrian - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Peter J. Votrian?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Peter J. Votrian is "Fear Strikes Out" with a rating of 7.2/10.

How many movies has Peter J. Votrian acted in?

Peter J. Votrian has been featured in at least 10 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Peter J. Votrian?

Other notable films include "Big House, U.S.A", "Crime in the Streets", and "Man with the Gun".

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