Richard Denning
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Richard Denning (March 27, 1914 – October 11, 1998) was an American actor who starred in such movies as Creature from the Black Lagoon (1954) and An Affair to Remember (1957), and on radio with Lucille Ball as her husband George Cooper in My Favorite Husband (1948–1951), the forerunner of television's I Love Lucy, for which Denning was replaced by Ball's real-life husband, Desi Arnaz. Description above from the Wikipedia article Richard Denning, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Richard Denning Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Richard Denning reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Richard Denning's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 60% of Richard Denning'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 Lady at Midnight, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Richard Denning Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Richard Denning's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Richard Denning has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Mary, Queen of Scots | Francis, King of France | Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | The Movie Orgy | Self (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1966 | Alice Through the Looking Glass | Alice's Father | Average | Similar → |
| 1963 | Twice-Told Tales | Jonathan Maulle | Average | Similar → |
| 1960 | No Greater Love | Dr. George Lund | Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | Desert Hell | Sgt. Major Pierre Benet | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | An Affair to Remember | Kenneth Bradley | Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | The Crooked Web | Frank Daniel | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | The Magnificent Matador | Mark Russell | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | Air Strike | Stanley Blair | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | Target Earth | Frank Brooks | Average | Similar → |
| 1954 | Battle of Rogue River | Stacey Wyatt | Average | Similar → |
| 1954 | Creature from the Black Lagoon | Dr. Mark Williams | Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | The Glass Web | Dave Markson | Average | Similar → |
| 1953 | The 49th Man | Chief Investigator Paul Reagan | Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | Hangman's Knot | Lee Kemper | Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | Scarlet Angel | Malcolm Bradley | Average | Similar → |
| 1951 | Week-End with Father | Don Adams | Average | Similar → |
| 1950 | Double Deal | Buzz Doyle | Average | Similar → |
| 1950 | Harbor of Missing Men | Jim 'Brooklyn' Gannon | Average | Similar → |
| 1950 | No Man of Her Own | Hugh Harkness | Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | Disaster | Bill Wyatt | Average | Similar → |
| 1948 | Lady at Midnight | Peter Wiggins | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | Caged Fury | Blaney Lewis | Average | Similar → |
| 1947 | Seven Were Saved | Capt Allen Danton | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | Quiet Please, Murder | Hal McByrne | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Ice Capades Revue | Jeff Stewart | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | The Glass Key | Taylor Henry | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Beyond the Blue Horizon | Jackra the Magnificent | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | West Point Widow | Lt. Rhody Graves | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Love Thy Neighbor | Joe | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | North West Mounted Police | Constable Thornton | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | Golden Gloves | Bill Crane | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | Those Were the Days! | Briggs | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Queen of the Mob | Charlie Webster | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | Emergency Squad | Dan Barton | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | The Night of Nights | Call Boy (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Television Spy | Dick Randolph | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Grand Jury Secrets | Murph | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Undercover Doctor | Frank Oliver | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Some Like It Hot | Mr. Weems | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Hotel Imperial | (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Union Pacific | Reporter (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Sudden Money | Johnny Jordan (scenes cut) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Say It in French | Elevator Passenger | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Illegal Traffic | Silk Patterson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Give Me a Sailor | Sailor (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1938 | You and Me | Salesman (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Her Jungle Love | Pilot | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | The Buccaneer | Captain Reid | Average | Similar → |
Richard Denning - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Richard Denning?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Richard Denning is "Lady at Midnight" with a rating of 9.0/10.
How many movies has Richard Denning acted in?
Richard Denning has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Richard Denning?
Other notable films include "Desert Hell", "The Night of Nights", and "Those Were the Days!".