Roscoe Ates
ActingAbout Roscoe Ates
From Wikipedia Roscoe Ates (January 20, 1895 – March 1, 1962) was an American vaudeville performer, actor of stage and screen, comedian and musician who primarily was featured in western films and television. He was best known as western character Soapy Jones.
Roscoe Ates Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Roscoe Ates 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 Roscoe Ates's work falls within the Western genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 100% of Roscoe Ates'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 Sham Poo, the Magician, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Roscoe Ates Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Roscoe Ates's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Roscoe Ates has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | The Silent Call | Sid | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | The Sheepman | Town Loafer (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | Lucy Gallant | Clem Anderson - Hotel Clerk (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | Father's Wild Game | Rancher | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | Hills of Oklahoma | Dismal - the Cook | Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | The Hawk of Powder River | Soapy Jones | Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | The Westward Trail | Soapy Jones | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | Tornado Range | Soapy Jones | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | Check Your Guns | Soapy Jones | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | Shadow Valley | Soapy Jones | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | Black Hills | Soapy Jones | Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | West to Glory | Soapy Jones | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | Range Beyond the Blue | Soapy Jones | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | Wild West | Soapy Jones | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | Stars Over Texas | Soapy Jones | Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | Driftin' River | Soapy | Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | Down Missouri Way | Pappy | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | Tumbleweed Trail | Soapy Jones | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | Colorado Serenade | Soapy | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | The Palm Beach Story | Fourth Member Ale and Quail Club | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | One Foot in Heaven | George Reynolds (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | I'll Sell My Life | Happy Hogan | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Chad Hanna | Ike Wayfish | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | I Want a Divorce | Process Server | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | The Cowboy from Sundown | Deputy Gloomy Day | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | You're Next! | Mr. Tillson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Gone with the Wind | Convalescent Soldier (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | The Great Adventures of Wild Bill Hickok | Oscar Snake-Eyes Smith | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | The Great Adventures of Wild Bill Hickok | Jim Blakely | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Riders of the Black Hills | Sheriff Brown (as Rosco Ates) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Fair Exchange | Elmer Goodge | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | On the Wagon | Elmer | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Why Pay Rent? | Elmer Whipple | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | The People's Enemy | Slip Laflin | Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | Signing 'em Up | Himself | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | King Kong | Press Photographer (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | The Past of Mary Holmes | Bill-poster Klondike | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | Sham Poo, the Magician | Tourist | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | Hollywood on Parade No. A-3 | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | Come on Danger! | Rusty (as Rosco Ates) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | Hold 'Em Jail | Slippery Sam Brown | Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | Never the Twins Shall Meet | Alfred Guppy / Albert Guppy | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | Ladies of the Jury | Andrew MacKaig | Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | The Rainbow Trail | Ike Wilkins | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | Freaks | Roscoe | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | The Big Shot | Rusty | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | The Champ | Sponge | Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | Politics | Peter Higgins | Hit | Similar → |
| 1930 | Double Cross Roads | Ticket Agent | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1930 | City Girl | Reaper | Super Hit | Similar → |
Roscoe Ates - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Roscoe Ates?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Roscoe Ates is "Sham Poo, the Magician" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Roscoe Ates acted in?
Roscoe Ates has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Roscoe Ates?
Other notable films include "The Big Shot", "Hollywood on Parade No. A-3", and "I Want a Divorce".