Billy Franey
ActingCareer Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Billy Franey reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Comedy
The majority of Billy Franey's filmography leans towards the Comedy 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 22% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Billy Franey remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Chef, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Billy Franey Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Billy Franey's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Billy Franey.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940 | The Fargo Kid | Banjo player | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Triple Justice | Abernathy | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | Stage to Chino | Soap Customer (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1940 | Bullet Code | Old Bathing Gent (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | The Saint's Double Trouble | Street Shooting Witness (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | The Marshal Of Mesa City | Dance Bartender (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Panama Lady | Drunk (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle | (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Next Time I Marry | Hobo Witness at End (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | Quick Money | Walter | Flop | Similar → |
| 1937 | Exclusive | News Vendor | Average | Similar → |
| 1936 | Ghost Town Gold | Townsman (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1936 | Dummy Ache | Man with Pitchfork | Flop | Similar → |
| 1936 | Give Us This Night | Prisoner | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | The Adventures of Frank Merriwell | Barbecue Cook | Flop | Similar → |
| 1935 | Here Comes Cookie | Old Crony (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Vagabond Lady | Admiral, Tony’s Jailmate (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | 'Neath the Arizona Skies | Old Prospector (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1934 | The Star Packer | Henchman in the Stump | Flop | Similar → |
| 1934 | No More Women | Oscar | Flop | Similar → |
| 1933 | War of the Range | Tony (as Billie Franey) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1933 | Somewhere in Sonora | Shorty | Flop | Similar → |
| 1932 | The Night of June 13 | Jimmy, trash collector (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | Come On, Tarzan | Chuck Wagon Cook | Average | Similar → |
| 1932 | The Iceman's Ball | Long Shirt Charlie | Flop | Similar → |
| 1932 | The Miracle Man | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1931 | The Avenger | Bartender | Average | Similar → |
| 1930 | Love Among the Millionaires | Railroad Man at Lunch Counter (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1930 | Loose Ankles | Circus Cafe Waiter | Flop | Similar → |
| 1929 | The Broadway Hoofer | Baggage Man | Flop | Similar → |
| 1929 | Anne Against the World | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1928 | Romance of a Rogue | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1927 | Red Signals | One-Round Hogan | Flop | Similar → |
| 1926 | King of the Saddle | Nick | Flop | Similar → |
| 1926 | Code of the Northwest | Posty McShanigan | Flop | Similar → |
| 1926 | The Dead Line | 'Extra' Long | Flop | Similar → |
| 1926 | She's a Prince | Cameraman | Flop | Similar → |
| 1925 | S.O.S. Perils of the Sea | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1925 | The Iron Mule | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1924 | The White Panther | The Private | Flop | Similar → |
| 1922 | The Blacksmith | Sheriff | Hit | Similar → |
| 1922 | A Western Demon | The Cook | Flop | Similar → |
| 1921 | The Chef | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1920 | The Water Plug | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1920 | Trouble | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1917 | The Masked Marvels | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1916 | A Shadowed Shadow | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1916 | The Inspector's Double | John | Flop | Similar → |
| 1916 | She Wrote a Play and Played It | Bill Bones - the Village Undertaker | Flop | Similar → |
| 1915 | Lady Baffles and Detective Duck in When the Wets Went Dry | Chief of Police | Flop | Similar → |
Billy Franey - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Billy Franey?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Billy Franey is "The Chef" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Billy Franey acted in?
Billy Franey has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Billy Franey?
Other notable films include "S.O.S. Perils of the Sea", "The Marshal Of Mesa City", and "Here Comes Cookie".