Walter Pidgeon
ActingAbout Walter Pidgeon
Walter Davis Pidgeon (September 23, 1897 – September 25, 1984) was a Canadian actor who lived most of his adult life in the United States. He starred in many motion pictures, including Mrs. Miniver, The Bad and the Beautiful, Forbidden Planet, Advise and Consent and Funny Girl.
Walter Pidgeon Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Walter Pidgeon 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 Pidgeon's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 100% of Walter Pidgeon'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 Swiss Family Robinson, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Walter Pidgeon Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Walter Pidgeon's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Walter Pidgeon has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Preminger: Anatomy of a Filmmaker | actor 'Advise and 'Consent' (archive footage) (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1976 | That's Entertainment, Part II | (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1975 | The Lion Roars Again | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | That's Entertainment! | (archive footage) (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | Live Again, Die Again | Thomas Carmichael | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | The Screaming Woman | Dr. Amos Larkin | Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | House on Greenapple Road | Mayor Jack Parker | Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | Funny Girl | Florenz Ziegfeld | Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | Two Colonels | Colonello Henderson | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | Anniversary | Himself - Host | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | Advise & Consent | Senate Majority Leader | Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | Swiss Family Robinson | Anton (Father) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | Forbidden Planet | Dr. Edward Morbius | Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | Deep in My Heart | J.J. Shubert | Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | Executive Suite | Frederick Y. Alderson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | Scandal at Scourie | Patrick J. McChesney | Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | The Bad and the Beautiful | Harry Pebbel | Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | Quo Vadis | Narrator (voice) (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | The Red Danube | Col. Michael S. 'Hooky' Nicobar | Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | Julia Misbehaves | William Sylvester Packett | Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | Twenty Years After | (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | Madame Curie | Pierre Curie | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Mrs. Miniver | Clem Miniver | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | How Green Was My Valley | Mr. Gruffydd | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Man Hunt | Captain Alan Thorndike | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | A New Romance of Celluloid: The Miracle of Sound | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Sky Murder | Nick Carter | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | The Shopworn Angel | Sam Bailey | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | A Girl with Ideas | Mickey McGuire | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | As Good as Married | Fraser James | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | Girl Overboard | Paul Stacey | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | She's Dangerous | Dr. Scott Logan | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Fatal Lady | David Roberts | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | Kiss Me Again | Paul de St. Cyr | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1930 | Going Wild | 'Ace' Benton | Hit | Similar → |
| 1930 | The Gorilla | Arthur Marsden | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1929 | The Voice Within | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1928 | Melody of Love | Jack Clark | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1928 | Clothes Make the Woman | Victor Trent | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1928 | Turn Back the Hours | Philip Drake | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1928 | Woman Wise | United States Consul | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1928 | The Gateway of the Moon | Arthur Wyatt | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1927 | The Gorilla | Stevens | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1927 | The 13th Juror | Richard Marsden | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1927 | The Girl from Rio | Paul Sinclair | Hit | Similar → |
| 1927 | The Heart of Salome | Monte Carroll | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1926 | Marriage License? | Paul | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1926 | Miss Nobody | Bravo | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1926 | The Outsider | Basil Owen | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1926 | Mannequin | Martin Innesbrook | Super Hit | Similar → |
Walter Pidgeon - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Walter Pidgeon?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Walter Pidgeon is "Swiss Family Robinson" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Walter Pidgeon acted in?
Walter Pidgeon has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Walter Pidgeon?
Other notable films include "Fatal Lady", "The Gorilla", and "Mannequin".