Jan Clayton

Acting

12Total Films

8.3 Highest Rated

Born: Aug 26, 1917

Birth Place: Tularosa, New Mexico, United States

Jan Clayton (1917–1983) was an American actress, known for Lassie, The Snake Pit and Spreadin' the Jam.

Best Jan Clayton Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Jan Clayton's career based on audience ratings.

Blood Sport — A searing commentary on the "win at all costs" mentality of American high school sports. David Lee Birdsong is the small

1973•Drama

The Snake Pit — Virginia Cunningham is confused upon finding herself in a mental hospital, with no memory of her arrival at the institut

1948•Drama

This Man's Navy — During World War II, Chief Aviation Pilot Ned Trumpet is in charge of an airship at Lakehurst, New Jersey naval base. Tr

Spreadin' the Jam — A young woman who is unable to pay her rent gets some unexpected help when the other tenants throw a last-minute rent pa

1945•Music

Sunset Trail — Disguising himself as a milquetoast Easterner who writes Western novels, Hoppy enrolls in a dude ranch in order to unmas

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Jan Clayton.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1973	Blood Sport	Blanche Birdsong	Super Hit	Similar →
1949	The Wolf Hunters	Renée	Flop	Similar →
1948	The Snake Pit	Singing Inmate	Hit	Similar →
1945	Spreadin' the Jam	Sally	Flop	Similar →
1945	This Man's Navy	Cathey Cortland	Average	Similar →
1941	Those Good Old Days	Mrs. Joe La Rue	Flop	Similar →
1941	Six-Gun Gold	Penny Blanchard	Flop	Similar →
1940	Father Is A Prince	Constance 'Connie' Bower	Flop	Similar →
1940	The Showdown	Sue	Flop	Similar →
1939	The Llano Kid	Lupita Sandoval	Flop	Similar →
1939	Sunset Trail	Dorrie Marsh	Flop	Similar →
1938	In Old Mexico	Anita Gonzalez	Flop	Similar →

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Jan Clayton is "Blood Sport" with a rating of 8.3/10.

Jan Clayton has been featured in at least 12 major films throughout their career.

Other notable films include "The Snake Pit", "This Man's Navy", and "Spreadin' the Jam".