Walter Brooke
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Walter Brooke (October 23, 1914 – August 20, 1986) was an American actor. Brooke is best known for playing Mr. McGuire in The Graduate, where he said his famous line, "Plastics". He is also remembered for playing district attorney Frank Scanlon in the television series The Green Hornet. Brooke appeared on stage in the 1957 production of Hide and Seek at the Shubert Theatre in Washington, D.C. Brooke died from emphysema on August 20, 1986, aged 71. Description above from the Wikipedia article Walter Brooke, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Walter Brooke Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Walter Brooke reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Walter Brooke's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 60% of Walter Brooke'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 Scruples, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Walter Brooke Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Walter Brooke's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Walter Brooke has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Jagged Edge | Duane Bendix | Average | Similar → |
| 1983 | White Water Rebels | Leonard Phelps | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | Beyond Reason | Dr. Grovenor | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | Scruples | Dr. Rutgers | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1979 | Beggarman, Thief | American Intelligence Agent | Average | Similar → |
| 1979 | Mirror, Mirror | Dr. Samuel Shaw | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1979 | North Dallas Forty | Doctor | Hit | Similar → |
| 1979 | In Search of Historic Jesus | Joseph of Arimathea | Average | Similar → |
| 1977 | The Pinballs | Mr. Mason | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1977 | Black Sunday | Fowler | Hit | Similar → |
| 1977 | Fun with Dick and Jane | Mr. Weeks | Hit | Similar → |
| 1976 | Street Killing | The Major | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1976 | Time Travelers | Dr. Stafford | Average | Similar → |
| 1976 | St. Ives | Mickey | Average | Similar → |
| 1975 | The Other Side of the Mountain | Dean | Average | Similar → |
| 1975 | Framed | Sen. Tatum | Hit | Similar → |
| 1975 | Stowaway to the Moon | Whitehead | Average | Similar → |
| 1974 | Nightmare at 43 Hillcrest | Michael Doran | Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | Harrad Summer | Sam Grove | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | The Chadwick Family | Dr. Simon | Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | Winter Kill | Ben | Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | The Green Hornet | Dist. Atty Scanlon | Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | The Stranger Who Looks Like Me | Mr. Denver | Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | Executive Action | Smythe | Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | The Astronaut | Tom Everett | Average | Similar → |
| 1971 | A Tattered Web | Lt. Preston | Flop | Similar → |
| 1971 | The Return of Count Yorga | Bill Nelson | Flop | Similar → |
| 1971 | The Mephisto Waltz | Party Guest (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1971 | The Andromeda Strain | Assistant to Cabinet Secretary (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | Lawman | Luther Harris | Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | Sarge: The Badge or the Cross | Rector | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | The Landlord | William Enders | Average | Similar → |
| 1970 | Zig Zag | Adam Mercer | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | Tora! Tora! Tora! | Captain Theodore Wilkinson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1969 | Marooned | Network Commentator | Average | Similar → |
| 1969 | Daddy's Gone A-Hunting | Jerry Wolfe | Average | Similar → |
| 1968 | How Sweet It Is! | Haskell Wax | Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | Yours, Mine and Ours | Howard Beardsley | Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | Sergeant Ryker | Col. Arthur Merriam | Average | Similar → |
| 1967 | The Graduate | Mr. McGuire | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | The Wonderful World of the Brothers Grimm | The Mayor (segment "The Cobbler and the Elves") | Average | Similar → |
| 1958 | The Party Crashers | Mr. Webster | Flop | Similar → |
| 1955 | Conquest of Space | Gen. Samuel T. Merritt | Average | Similar → |
| 1949 | C-Man | Joe | Flop | Similar → |
| 1942 | Desperate Journey | Sgt. Warwick | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | In This Our Life | Cab Driver (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Murder in the Big House | Reporter (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Bullet Scars | Trooper Walter Leary | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | All Through the Night | Reporter (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | They Died with Their Boots On | Cadet Rosser (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
Walter Brooke - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Walter Brooke?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Walter Brooke is "Scruples" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Walter Brooke acted in?
Walter Brooke has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Walter Brooke?
Other notable films include "Harrad Summer", "Street Killing", and "Beyond Reason".