Bernard Punsly - Actor Profile

Bernard Punsly

Acting
Freshness: Jan 21, 2026
20Total Films
7.5 Highest Rated
Born: Jul 11, 1923
Birth Place: New York City, New York, USA

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Bernard Punsly reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 20 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Bernard Punsly'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 25% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Bernard Punsly remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Angels with Dirty Faces, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Bernard Punsly Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Bernard Punsly's career based on audience ratings.

★7.5
Angels with Dirty Faces (1938) movie poster
★7.5

Angels with Dirty Faces: Childhood chums Rocky Sullivan and Jerry Connelly grow up on opposite sides of the fence: Rocky matures into a prominent

Angels with Dirty Faces

1938•Crime
★7.0
Dead End (1937) movie poster
★7.0

Dead End: The lives of a young man and woman, an infamous gangster and a group of street kids converge one day in a volatile New Y

Dead End

1937•Crime
★7.0
Mug Town (1942) movie poster
★7.0

Mug Town: Steve Bell, Tommy, Pig, Ape, and String are run of town. Steve, while hopping a freight card and trying to avoid the br

Mug Town

1942•Drama
★6.5
Hollywood Out-takes and Rare Footage (1983) movie poster
★6.5

Hollywood Out-takes and Rare Footage: Out-takes (mostly from Warner Bros.), promotional shorts, movie premieres, public service pleas, wardrobe tests, documen

Hollywood Out-takes and Rare Footage

1983•Documentary
★6.5
On Dress Parade (1939) movie poster
★6.5

On Dress Parade: The final feature in the "Dead End Kids" film series finds a youth trying to adjust to life at a military school.

On Dress Parade

1939•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Bernard Punsly.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1983 Hollywood Out-takes and Rare Footage Self (archive footage) (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1942 Mug Town Ape Hit Similar →
1942 Dead End Kids Go To War "Greaseball" Plankett Flop Similar →
1942 Junior G-Men of the Air Creaseball Plunkett Average Similar →
1942 Tough as They Come Ape Flop Similar →
1941 Sea Raiders Butch Average Similar →
1941 Mob Town Ape Flop Similar →
1941 Hit the Road Ape Flop Similar →
1940 Give Us Wings Ape Average Similar →
1940 Junior G-Men Lug Average Similar →
1940 Dead End Kids vs. Spies, Inc. Lug Flop Similar →
1940 You're Not So Tough Ape Flop Similar →
1939 On Dress Parade Dutch (as Bernard Punsley) Hit Similar →
1939 Angels Wash Their Faces Luke "Sleepy" Arkelian (as Bernard Punsley) Average Similar →
1939 Hell's Kitchen Ouch Average Similar →
1939 They Made Me a Criminal Milt Average Similar →
1938 Angels with Dirty Faces Hunky Super Hit Similar →
1938 Little Tough Guy Ape Average Similar →
1938 Crime School George "Fats" Papadopolous Average Similar →
1937 Dead End Milty Hit Similar →

Bernard Punsly - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Bernard Punsly?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Bernard Punsly is "Angels with Dirty Faces" with a rating of 7.5/10.

How many movies has Bernard Punsly acted in?

Bernard Punsly has been featured in at least 20 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Bernard Punsly?

Other notable films include "Dead End", "Mug Town", and "Hollywood Out-takes and Rare Footage".