Philip Carey
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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Philip Carey (July 15, 1925 – February 6, 2009) was an American actor. Carey was born in Hackensack, New Jersey.[3] He served in the United States Marine Corps, was wounded as part of the ship's detachment of the USS Franklin during World War II, and served again in the Korean War.[4] One of his earliest roles was Lt. (jg) Bob Perry in John Wayne's Operation Pacific. Carey also made appearances in films such as I Was a Communist for the FBI (1951), This Woman Is Dangerous with Joan Crawford (1952), The Nebraskan (1953), Calamity Jane with Doris Day (1953), Pushover (1954), Mister Roberts (1955), The Long Gray Line (1955), Port Afrique with Pier Angeli (1956), and Monster (1979). Description above from the Wikipedia article Philip Carey, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Philip Carey 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 Philip Carey'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 20% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Philip Carey remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Tanks Are Coming, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Philip Carey Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Philip Carey's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Philip Carey.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Legends of the West | Capt. Miles Keogh in 'Tonka' | Flop | Similar → |
| 1980 | Monstroid | Barnes | Flop | Similar → |
| 1976 | Crackle of Death | Sgt. Mayer | Average | Similar → |
| 1976 | Fighting Mad | Pierce Crabtree | Flop | Similar → |
| 1974 | Hard Day at Blue Nose | Detective Arnburg | Flop | Similar → |
| 1974 | Shadow of Fear | Det. Arnburg | Average | Similar → |
| 1974 | Scream of the Wolf | Sheriff Vernon Bell | Average | Similar → |
| 1973 | The House and the Brain | Lieutenant (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | The Seven Minutes | Elmo Duncan | Average | Similar → |
| 1970 | Rebel Rousers | Rebel | Flop | Similar → |
| 1969 | Once You Kiss a Stranger... | Mike Wilson | Flop | Similar → |
| 1969 | Backtrack! | Texas Ranger Capt. Edward A. Parmalee (archive footage) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1968 | Three Guns for Texas | Capt. Edward A. Parmalee | Flop | Similar → |
| 1965 | Town Tamer | Jim Akins | Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | The Great Sioux Massacre | Colonel George Armstrong Custer | Flop | Similar → |
| 1964 | The Time Travelers | Dr. Steve Connors | Flop | Similar → |
| 1964 | Dead Ringer | Sergeant Hoag | Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | FBI Code 98 | Inspector Leroy Gifford | Flop | Similar → |
| 1962 | Black Gold | Frank McCandless | Flop | Similar → |
| 1962 | Red Nightmare | Major Barnett | Average | Similar → |
| 1962 | The Trunk | Stephen Dorning | Flop | Similar → |
| 1961 | Gunfight at Black Horses Canyon | Squire | Average | Similar → |
| 1961 | One Must Die | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1958 | Tonka | Captain Myles Keogh | Average | Similar → |
| 1958 | Screaming Mimi | Bill Sweeney | Flop | Similar → |
| 1958 | Return to Warbow | Clay Hollister | Average | Similar → |
| 1957 | The Shadow on the Window | Sgt. Tony Atlas | Average | Similar → |
| 1956 | Port Afrique | Rip Reardon | Flop | Similar → |
| 1956 | Wicked as They Come | Tim O'Bannion | Flop | Similar → |
| 1955 | Three Stripes in the Sun | Col. William Shepherd | Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | Count Three and Pray | Albert Loomis | Flop | Similar → |
| 1955 | Mister Roberts | Mannion | Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | The Long Gray Line | Chuck Dotson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | They Rode West | Capt. Peter Blake (as Phil Carey) | Average | Similar → |
| 1954 | Pushover | Rick McAllister | Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | The Outlaw Stallion | 'Doc' Woodrow | Flop | Similar → |
| 1954 | Massacre Canyon | Lt. Richard Faraday | Flop | Similar → |
| 1954 | Wyoming Renegades | Brady Sutton (as Phil Carey) | Average | Similar → |
| 1953 | The Nebraskan | Wade Harper (as Phil Carey) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1953 | Calamity Jane | Lieutenant Danny Gilmartin | Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | Gun Fury | Frank Slayton | Average | Similar → |
| 1953 | The Man Behind The Gun | Capt. Roy Giles | Average | Similar → |
| 1952 | Springfield Rifle | Capt. Edward Tennick | Average | Similar → |
| 1952 | Cattle Town | Ben Curran | Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | This Woman Is Dangerous | Will Jackson | Average | Similar → |
| 1951 | The Tanks Are Coming | Lieutenant Rawson | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | Inside the Walls of Folsom Prison | Red Pardue | Average | Similar → |
| 1951 | I Was a Communist for the FBI | Mason | Flop | Similar → |
| 1951 | Operation Pacific | Bob Perry | Average | Similar → |
| 1950 | Three Husbands | Officer McCarthy (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
Philip Carey - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Philip Carey?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Philip Carey is "The Tanks Are Coming" with a rating of 8.3/10.
How many movies has Philip Carey acted in?
Philip Carey has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Philip Carey?
Other notable films include "Calamity Jane", "The Long Gray Line", and "Mister Roberts".