Ted Healy
ActingAbout Ted Healy
Ted Healy (born Charles Ernest Lee Nash; October 1, 1896 – December 21, 1937) was an American vaudeville performer, comedian, and actor. Though he is chiefly remembered as the creator of The Three Stooges and the style of slapstick comedy that they later made famous, he had a successful stage and film career of his own and was cited as a formative influence by several later comedy stars. The circumstances surrounding his death remain a matter of controversy. From Wikipedia.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Ted Healy reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 47 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Comedy
The majority of Ted Healy's filmography leans towards the Comedy 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 21% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Ted Healy remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Going Hollywood: The '30s, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Ted Healy Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Ted Healy's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Ted Healy.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | The Three Stooges Greatest Hits! | (archive footage) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1990 | The Lost Stooges | Himself | Flop | Similar → |
| 1989 | Death Scenes | Self (archive footage) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1988 | Hollywood Scandals and Tragedies | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1986 | Classic Comedy Teams | Self (archive footage) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1984 | Going Hollywood: The '30s | (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | The Big Parade of Comedy | Reporter in 'Hollywood Party' (archive footage) | Average | Similar → |
| 1938 | Hollywood Hotel | Fuzzy Boyle | Flop | Similar → |
| 1938 | Love Is a Headache | Jimmy Slattery | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | Varsity Show | William Williams | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | The Good Old Soak | Al Simmons | Flop | Similar → |
| 1937 | Man Of The People | Joe "The Glut" Dwyer | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Mad Holiday | Mert Morgan | Average | Similar → |
| 1936 | The Longest Night | Police Sergeant Magee | Average | Similar → |
| 1936 | Sing, Baby, Sing | Al Craven | Average | Similar → |
| 1936 | San Francisco | Mat | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Speed | Clarence Maxmillian 'Gadget' Haggerty | Average | Similar → |
| 1935 | La Fiesta de Santa Barbara | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 1935 | It's in the Air | 'Clip' McGurk | Flop | Similar → |
| 1935 | Here Comes the Band | 'Happy' | Flop | Similar → |
| 1935 | Mad Love | Reagan | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Murder in the Fleet | Mac O'Neill | Flop | Similar → |
| 1935 | Reckless | Smiley | Flop | Similar → |
| 1935 | The Casino Murder Case | Police Sergeant Ernest Heath | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | The Winning Ticket | Eddie Dugan | Flop | Similar → |
| 1934 | The Band Plays On | Joe O'Brien | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | Death on the Diamond | Terrence 'Terry' / 'Crawfish' O'Toole | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | Paris Interlude | Jimmy | Flop | Similar → |
| 1934 | Operator 13 | Doctor Hitchcock | Average | Similar → |
| 1934 | Hollywood Party | Reporter (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1934 | The Big Idea | Ted Healy, Scenario Company President | Flop | Similar → |
| 1934 | Hollywood on Parade No. B-9 | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 1934 | Lazy River | William 'Gabby' Stone | Average | Similar → |
| 1934 | Fugitive Lovers | Hector Withington, Jr. | Average | Similar → |
| 1933 | Myrt and Marge | Mullins | Flop | Similar → |
| 1933 | Dancing Lady | Steve | Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | Meet the Baron | Head Janitor | Flop | Similar → |
| 1933 | Bombshell | Junior Burns | Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | Plane Nuts | Ted Healy | Flop | Similar → |
| 1933 | Stage Mother | Ralph Martin | Flop | Similar → |
| 1933 | Hello Pop | Father | Average | Similar → |
| 1933 | Beer and Pretzels | Ted | Average | Similar → |
| 1933 | Nertsery Rhymes | Papa | Flop | Similar → |
| 1932 | The Three Stooges: Extreme Rarities | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | Hollywood on Parade | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 1930 | Soup to Nuts | Ted 'Teddy' | Average | Similar → |
| 1926 | Wise Guys Prefer Brunettes | Napolean Fizz | Flop | Similar → |
Ted Healy - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Ted Healy?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Ted Healy is "Going Hollywood: The '30s" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Ted Healy acted in?
Ted Healy has been featured in at least 47 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Ted Healy?
Other notable films include "The Band Plays On", "The Three Stooges: Extreme Rarities", and "Mad Love".