Tom Neal
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From Wikipedia Thomas Carroll Neal Jr. (January 28, 1914 – August 7, 1972) was an American actor and boxer best known for appearing in the critically lauded film Detour (1945), for having a tryst with actress Barbara Payton, and for later committing manslaughter.
Tom Neal Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Tom Neal 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 Tom Neal's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 72% of Tom Neal'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 Venture of Faith, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Tom Neal Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Tom Neal's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Tom Neal has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Los Angeles Plays Itself | Al Roberts in Detour (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | The Great Jesse James Raid | Arch Clements | Average | Similar → |
| 1951 | All That I Have | Bert Grayson | Average | Similar → |
| 1951 | Let's Go Navy! | Joe | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | Varieties on Parade | Himself | Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | G.I. Jane | Tim Rawlings | Average | Similar → |
| 1951 | Venture of Faith | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | Stop That Cab | Lefty | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | Navy Bound | Joe Morelli | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | King of the Bullwhip | Benson | Average | Similar → |
| 1950 | Call of the Klondike | Tom Mallory | Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | The du Pont Story | Alfred V. du Pont | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | Joe Palooka in Humphrey Takes a Chance | Gordon Rogers | Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | Red Desert | John Williams | Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | Bruce Gentry | Bruce Gentry | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | Beyond Glory | Capt. Henry Jason Daniels | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | The Case of the Baby-Sitter | Russ Ashton | Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | My Dog Shep | James Herrick | Average | Similar → |
| 1945 | Detour | Al Roberts | Hit | Similar → |
| 1945 | First Yank into Tokyo | Major Steve Ross | Average | Similar → |
| 1944 | Thoroughbreds | Rusty Curtis | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | Two-Man Submarine | Jerry Evans | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | The Racket Man | Matt Benson | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | Behind the Rising Sun | Taro Seki | Average | Similar → |
| 1943 | Good Luck, Mr. Yates | Charlie Edmonds | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | She Has What It Takes | Roger Rutledge | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | The Rear Gunner | Instructor Sargeant | Average | Similar → |
| 1943 | No Time for Love | Sandhog (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | Air Force | Marine (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Flying Tigers | Reardon | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | The Pride of the Yankees | Fraternity Boy (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Ten Gentlemen from West Point | Cadet (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | Top Sergeant Mulligan | Don Lewis | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Jungle Girl | Jack Stanton | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Under Age | Rocky Stone | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Rodeo Dough | Tom Neal - Announcer at Rodeo | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Sky Murder | Steve - Pilot | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | The Courageous Dr. Christian | Dave Williams | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | Jack Pot | Frank Watson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Another Thin Man | Freddie Coleman | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Help Wanted | Joe Daniels | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | 6,000 Enemies | Ransom | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | Prophet Without Honor | Matthew Fontaine Maury (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | Within the Law | Richard Gilder | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Money to Loan | Ambulance Intern | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Honolulu | Ambulance Intern (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Four Girls in White | Dr. Phillips | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Burn 'Em Up O'Connor | Hank Hogan | Average | Similar → |
| 1938 | The Great Heart | Father Damien (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Out West with the Hardys | Aldrich Brown | Hit | Similar → |
Tom Neal - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Tom Neal?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Tom Neal is "Venture of Faith" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Tom Neal acted in?
Tom Neal has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Tom Neal?
Other notable films include "The du Pont Story", "Stop That Cab", and "Thoroughbreds".