Arthur Peterson

Acting

Freshness: Jan 29, 2026

13Total Films

7.0 Highest Rated

Born: Nov 18, 1912

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Arthur Peterson reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 13 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Arthur Peterson's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 38% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Arthur Peterson remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Targets, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Arthur Peterson Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Arthur Peterson's career based on audience ratings.

★7.0

★7.0

Targets: An aging horror-movie icon's fate intersects with that of a seemingly ordinary young man on a psychotic shooting spree a

Targets

1968•Crime

★7.0

★7.0

The Young Animals: A small Arizona town is plagued by violence created from the tension between Anglo and Mexican-American youths. Tony (To

The Young Animals

1968•Drama

★6.9

Yours, Mine and Ours (1968) movie poster

★6.9

Yours, Mine and Ours: When a widower with ten children marries a widow with eight, can the twenty of them ever come together as one big happy

Yours, Mine and Ours

1968•Comedy

★6.7

★6.7

Call Northside 777: In 1932, a cop is killed and Frank Wiecek sentenced to life. Eleven years later, a newspaper ad by Frank's mother leads

Call Northside 777

1948•Crime

★6.5

Return to Peyton Place (1961) movie poster

★6.5

Return to Peyton Place: Residents of the small town of Peyton Place aren't pleased when they realize they're the characters in local writer Alli

Return to Peyton Place

1961•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Arthur Peterson.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1977	Rollercoaster	Owner	Average	Similar →
1977	The Spell	Ross	Flop	Similar →
1975	At Long Last Love	George (At Nightclub)	Flop	Similar →
1972	The Great Northfield Minnesota Raid	Jefferson Jones	Average	Similar →
1972	The Adventures of Nick Carter	Coroner	Flop	Similar →
1968	The Young Animals	Principal Wilson	Hit	Similar →
1968	Targets	Ed Loughlin	Hit	Similar →
1968	Yours, Mine and Ours	Priest	Hit	Similar →
1967	Fitzwilly	Liquor Store Clerk (uncredited)	Average	Similar →
1964	Invitation to a Gunfighter	Schoop	Average	Similar →
1964	One Man's Way	Instructor	Flop	Similar →
1961	Return to Peyton Place	Seth	Hit	Similar →
1948	Call Northside 777	Keeler's Polygraph Assistant (uncredited)	Hit	Similar →

Arthur Peterson - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Arthur Peterson?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Arthur Peterson is "Targets" with a rating of 7.0/10.

How many movies has Arthur Peterson acted in?

Arthur Peterson has been featured in at least 13 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Arthur Peterson?

Other notable films include "The Young Animals", "Yours, Mine and Ours", and "Call Northside 777".