Walter Huston
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Walter Thomas Huston (April 5, 1883 – April 7, 1950) was a Canadian actor and singer. Huston won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in The Treasure of the Sierra Madre (1948), directed by his son John Huston. He is the patriarch of the four generations of the Huston acting family, including his son John, grandchildren Anjelica Huston, Danny Huston, Allegra Huston, and great-grandchild Jack Huston. Description above from the Wikipedia article Walter Huston, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Walter Huston Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Walter Huston 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 Walter Huston's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 80% of Walter Huston'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 Going Hollywood: The '30s, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Walter Huston Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Walter Huston's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Walter Huston has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Checking Out: Grand Hotel | Self (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Discovering Treasure: The Story of 'The Treasure of the Sierra Madre' | Howard (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | Joan Crawford: Always the Star | Self (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1984 | Going Hollywood: The '30s | (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | Hollywood Out-takes and Rare Footage | Self (archive footage) (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1975 | Brother, Can You Spare a Dime? | Self (archive footage) | Average | Similar → |
| 1963 | Anniversary | Himself - Archive Footage (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | The Furies | T. C. Jeffords | Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | The Great Sinner | General Ostrovsky | Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | The Treasure of the Sierra Madre | Howard | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | Duel in the Sun | The Sinkiller | Average | Similar → |
| 1946 | Let There Be Light | Narrator (voice) (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | Dragonwyck | Ephraim Wells | Hit | Similar → |
| 1945 | And Then There Were None | Edward Armstrong | Hit | Similar → |
| 1945 | War Comes to America | Narrator | Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | Why We Fight: The Battle of China | Abraham Lincoln | Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | Dragon Seed | Ling Tan | Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | Twenty Years After | (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | War Department Report | Narrator (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | Why We Fight: The Battle of Britain | Narrator | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | For God and Country | Narrator | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | Why We Fight: Divide and Conquer | Narrator | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | Why We Fight: The Nazis Strike | Narrator | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | Our Russian Front | Narrator | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Yankee Doodle Dandy | Jerry Cohan | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Why We Fight: Prelude to War | Self - Narrator (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | In This Our Life | Bartender (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Always in My Heart | MacKenzie Scott | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | Swamp Water | Thursday Ragan | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | The Maltese Falcon | Captain Jacoby (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | All That Money Can Buy | Mr. Scratch | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Dodsworth | Sam Dodsworth | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Rhodes of Africa | Cecil John Rhodes | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Hollywood Hobbies | Himself | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | Keep 'Em Rolling | Sgt. Benjamin E. Walsh | Average | Similar → |
| 1933 | Storm at Daybreak | Mayor Dushan Radovic | Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | Gabriel Over the White House | Hon. Judson Hammond - The President of the United States | Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | Rain | Alfred Davidson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | Kongo | Flint | Average | Similar → |
| 1932 | American Madness | Thomas Dickson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | Night Court | Judge Andrew J. Moffett | Average | Similar → |
| 1932 | The Woman from Monte Carlo | Captain Corlaix | Average | Similar → |
| 1931 | The Ruling Voice | Jack Bannister | Average | Similar → |
| 1931 | The Star Witness | District Attorney Whitlock | Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | How I Play Golf, by Bobby Jones No. 7: 'The Spoon' | Judge Walter Huston (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1930 | The Bad Man | Pancho Lopez | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1930 | Behind the Make-Up | Joe in Clark & White's Office (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1929 | Two Americans | Abraham Lincoln | Hit | Similar → |
| 1929 | Gentlemen of the Press | Wickland Snell | Hit | Similar → |
| 1929 | The Bishop's Candlesticks | The Convict | Hit | Similar → |
Walter Huston - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Walter Huston?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Walter Huston is "Going Hollywood: The '30s" with a rating of 9.0/10.
How many movies has Walter Huston acted in?
Walter Huston has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Walter Huston?
Other notable films include "The Bad Man", "How I Play Golf, by Bobby Jones No. 7: 'The Spoon'", and "Anniversary".