Theodore Roberts
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Theodore Roberts (October 8, 1861 – December 14, 1928) was an American movie and stage actor. He was a stage actor decades before becoming lovable old man in silents. On stage in the 1890s he acted with Fanny Davenport in her play called Gismonda (1894) and later in The Bird of Paradise (1912) with actress Laurette Taylor. He started his film career in the 1910s in Hollywood, and was often was associated in the productions of Cecil B. DeMille. He was buried in Hollywood Forever Cemetery. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
Theodore Roberts Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Theodore Roberts 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 Theodore Roberts's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 86% of Theodore Roberts'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 The Woman Thou Gavest Me, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Theodore Roberts Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Theodore Roberts's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Theodore Roberts has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1929 | Noisy Neighbors | Colonel Carstairs | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1928 | Ned McCobb's Daughter | Ned McCobb | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1928 | The Masks of the Devil | Count Palester | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1926 | The Cat's Pajamas | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1925 | Forty Winks | Adam Butterworth | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1924 | To the Ladies | John Kincaid | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1923 | Stephen Steps Out | Stephen Harlow Sr. | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1923 | The Ten Commandments | Moses - The Lawgiver | Hit | Similar → |
| 1923 | Racing Hearts | John Kent | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1923 | Grumpy | Grumpy | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1922 | The Man Who Saw Tomorrow | Captain Morgan Pring | Hit | Similar → |
| 1922 | The Old Homestead | Uncle Joshua Whitcomb | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1922 | A Trip to Paramountown | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1922 | If You Believe It, It's So | Sky Blue | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1922 | Our Leading Citizen | Colonel Sam De Mott - Politician | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1922 | Across the Continent | John Dent | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1921 | Hail the Woman | Oliver Beresford | Hit | Similar → |
| 1921 | Exit the Vamp | Old Man Shipley | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1921 | Miss Lulu Bett | Dwight Deacon | Average | Similar → |
| 1921 | The Affairs of Anatol | Gordon Bronson | Average | Similar → |
| 1921 | Too Much Speed | Pat MacMurran | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1921 | Sham | Jeriamiah Buck | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1921 | The Love Special | Railroad President Gage | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1921 | Forbidden Fruit | James Harrington Mallory | Hit | Similar → |
| 1920 | The Furnace | General Archibald Foulkes-Brent | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1920 | Something to Think About | Luke Anderson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1920 | Sweet Lavender | Professor Phenyl | Hit | Similar → |
| 1920 | Judy of Rogues' Harbor | Grandpap Ketchel | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1920 | Double Speed | John Ogden | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1920 | Suds | Undetermined Role (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1919 | Everywoman | Wealth | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1919 | Hawthorne of the U.S.A. | Sen. Ballard | Average | Similar → |
| 1919 | Male and Female | Lord Loam | Average | Similar → |
| 1919 | What Every Woman Learns | Peter Fortesque | Hit | Similar → |
| 1919 | Love Insurance | Spencer Meyrick | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1919 | Fires of Faith | Salvationist | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1919 | You're Fired | Gordon Rogers | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1919 | Secret Service | General Harrison Randolph | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1919 | The Woman Thou Gavest Me | Daniel MacNeill | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1919 | For Better, for Worse | Hospital Head | Average | Similar → |
| 1919 | The Roaring Road | J.D. Ward, the Bear | Average | Similar → |
| 1919 | The Poor Boob | Henry Platt | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1919 | The Winning Girl | Major Milligan | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1919 | Don't Change Your Husband | The Bishop, Rt. Rev. Thomas Thornby | Hit | Similar → |
| 1919 | Peg o' My Heart | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1919 | The Only Way | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1918 | Old Wives for New | Tom Berkeley | Hit | Similar → |
| 1917 | All-Star Production of Patriotic Episodes for the Second Liberty Loan | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1917 | What Money Can't Buy | Madison Hale | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1915 | El cautivo | The burgomaster | Average | Similar → |
Theodore Roberts - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Theodore Roberts?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Theodore Roberts is "The Woman Thou Gavest Me" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Theodore Roberts acted in?
Theodore Roberts has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Theodore Roberts?
Other notable films include "Fires of Faith", "What Money Can't Buy", and "Peg o' My Heart".