Van Johnson
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Van Johnson (1916–2008) was an American film, television theatre and radio actor, singer, and dancer. He was a major star at Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer during and after World War II.
Van Johnson Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Van Johnson 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 Van Johnson's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 88% of Van Johnson'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 Showbiz Goes to War, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Van Johnson Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Van Johnson's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Van Johnson has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Lucille Ball: Finding Lucy | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | The Boy from Mercury | Game Show Contestant (Archive Footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | Roger Moore: A Matter of Class | Self (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | Clowning Around | Mr. Ranthow | Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | Delta Force Commando II: Priority Red One | Gen. McCailland | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | Flight from Paradise | Erzähler | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | Going Hollywood: The War Years | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | Down There in the Jungle | The professor | Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | Night of 100 Stars II | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | The Purple Rose of Cairo | Larry | Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | Showbiz Goes to War | (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | Night of 100 Stars | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 1979 | Concorde Affair | Captain Scott | Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | That's Entertainment! | (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | Company of Killers | Sam Cahill | Hit | Similar → |
| 1969 | Eagles Over London | Air Marshal George Taylor | Average | Similar → |
| 1968 | Yours, Mine and Ours | Darrel Harrison | Hit | Similar → |
| 1966 | The Doomsday Flight | Capt. Anderson | Average | Similar → |
| 1964 | American in Paris | James Devlin | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | The Enemy General | Allan Lemaire | Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | Kelly and Me | Len Carmody | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | Slander | Scott Ethan Martin | Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | 23 Paces to Baker Street | Phillip Hannon | Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | Miracle in the Rain | Pvt. Arthur 'Art' Hugenon | Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | Brigadoon | Jeff Douglas | Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | The Caine Mutiny | Lt. Stephen Maryk | Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | Men of the Fighting Lady | Lt. Thayer | Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | Washington Story | Joseph T. Gresham | Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | When in Rome | Father John X. Halligan | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | Invitation | Dan Pierce | Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | The Big Hangover | David Maldon | Average | Similar → |
| 1949 | Battleground | Holley | Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | In the Good Old Summertime | Andrew Delby Larkin | Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | Mother Is a Freshman | Professor Richard Michaels | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | Command Decision | Technical Sergeant Immanuel T. Evans | Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | State of the Union | Spike McManus | Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | The Bride Goes Wild | Greg Rawlings | Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | The Romance of Rosy Ridge | Henry Carson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | Easy to Wed | William "Bill" Stevens Chandler | Average | Similar → |
| 1946 | No Leave, No Love | Michael Hanlon | Hit | Similar → |
| 1945 | Week-End at the Waldorf | James Hollis | Average | Similar → |
| 1945 | Thrill of a Romance | Thomas Milvaine | Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | Thirty Seconds Over Tokyo | Ted Lawson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | 3 Men in White | Dr. Randall Adams | Average | Similar → |
| 1944 | The White Cliffs of Dover | Sam Bennett | Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | A Guy Named Joe | Ted Randall | Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | Twenty Years After | (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | Madame Curie | Reporter | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Dr. Gillespie's New Assistant | Dr. Randall Adams | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Murder in the Big House | Bert Bell | Hit | Similar → |
Van Johnson - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Van Johnson?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Van Johnson is "Showbiz Goes to War" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Van Johnson acted in?
Van Johnson has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Van Johnson?
Other notable films include "Mother Is a Freshman", "Kelly and Me", and "Delta Force Commando II: Priority Red One".