Bill Cody Jr. - Actor Profile

Bill Cody Jr.

Acting
Freshness: Jan 21, 2026
14Total Films
8.0 Highest Rated

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Bill Cody Jr. reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 14 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Western

The majority of Bill Cody Jr.'s filmography leans towards the Western 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 14% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Bill Cody Jr. remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Oregon Trail, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Bill Cody Jr. Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Bill Cody Jr.'s career based on audience ratings.

★8.0
The Oregon Trail (1939) movie poster
★8.0

The Oregon Trail: Jeff Scott is sent to investigate problems with wagon trains attempting to make the journey to Oregon. Sam Morgan has se

The Oregon Trail

1939•Action
★7.2
Destry Rides Again (1939) movie poster
★7.2

Destry Rides Again: Tom Destry, son of a legendary frontier peacekeeper, doesn’t believe in gunplay. Thus he becomes the object of widesprea

Destry Rides Again

1939•Western
★6.3
Sky Raiders (1941) movie poster
★6.3

Sky Raiders: Captain Bob Dayton and Lieutenant Ed Carey are partners in a company called "Sky Raiders" which seeks US government cont

Sky Raiders

1941•Adventure
★5.9
Fighter Squadron (1948) movie poster
★5.9

Fighter Squadron: During World War II, an insubordinate fighter pilot finds the shoe on the other foot when he's promoted.

Fighter Squadron

1948•Action
★5.4
Bad Man from Red Butte (1940) movie poster
★5.4

Bad Man from Red Butte: A cowboy arrives in a town, and is immediately mistaken for his twin brother who is wanted for murder.

Bad Man from Red Butte

1940•Western

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Bill Cody Jr..

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1948 Fighter Squadron Private (uncredited) Average Similar →
1941 Sky Raiders Jack Hurd Average Similar →
1940 Bad Man from Red Butte Skip Toddhunter Flop Similar →
1939 Two-Fisted Rangers Sliver Flop Similar →
1939 Destry Rides Again Townsboy Telling Wash of Destry's Arrival (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1939 Desperate Trails Sonny Flop Similar →
1939 The Oregon Trail Jimmie Clark Super Hit Similar →
1939 Scouts to the Rescue 'Skeets' Scanlon Flop Similar →
1938 The Girl of the Golden West Gringo Flop Similar →
1937 Romance of the Rockies Jimmy Allen Flop Similar →
1936 Outlaws of the Range Jimmy Wilson Flop Similar →
1935 The Vanishing Riders Tim Lang Flop Similar →
1935 The Reckless Buckaroo Ted Simms Flop Similar →
1934 Frontier Days Bart Wilson Flop Similar →

Bill Cody Jr. - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Bill Cody Jr.?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Bill Cody Jr. is "The Oregon Trail" with a rating of 8.0/10.

How many movies has Bill Cody Jr. acted in?

Bill Cody Jr. has been featured in at least 14 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Bill Cody Jr.?

Other notable films include "Destry Rides Again", "Sky Raiders", and "Fighter Squadron".