Bob Walker
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Robert Donald Walker (June 18, 1888 – March 4, 1954) was an American film actor. He appeared in more than 200 films between 1913 and 1953. He was born in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania and died in Los Angeles. Description above from the Wikipedia article Robert Walker (actor, born 1888), licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Bob Walker 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: Western
The majority of Bob Walker'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 16% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Bob Walker remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Isobel or the Trail's End, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Bob Walker Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Bob Walker's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Bob Walker.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 | Arthur Takes Over | Bruce Carter | Flop | Similar → |
| 1946 | Badman's Territory | Juror (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1946 | Midnight Menace | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1945 | The Return of the Durango Kid | Barfly (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | One Mysterious Night | Man in Office with Matthews (Uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1943 | Riders of the Deadline | Ranger Extra | Flop | Similar → |
| 1942 | Ghost Town Law | Marshal O'Neal | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | The Lone Wolf Strikes | Policeman | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | Mr. Smith Goes to Washington | Senator Holland (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Let Us Live | Cop (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Code of the Cactus | Government Agent | Average | Similar → |
| 1938 | Smashing the Spy Ring | Workman (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | It Can't Last Forever | Federal Man | Flop | Similar → |
| 1937 | Two-Fisted Sheriff | Lyons - Gargan's Friend | Flop | Similar → |
| 1937 | Gunsmoke Ranch | Henchman Seth Williams | Flop | Similar → |
| 1937 | Borderland | American Visitor | Flop | Similar → |
| 1936 | The Black Coin | Capt. 'Shark' Malone | Average | Similar → |
| 1936 | The Speed Reporter | Stanley - City Editor | Flop | Similar → |
| 1936 | The Amazing Exploits of the Clutching Hand | Joe Mitchell | Flop | Similar → |
| 1936 | Hair-Trigger Casey | Colton (Border Patrol) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1936 | The Adventures of Frank Merriwell | Lang | Flop | Similar → |
| 1936 | Custer's Last Stand | Pete | Flop | Similar → |
| 1936 | Fast Bullets | Ranger Frank | Flop | Similar → |
| 1935 | Skull and Crown | Henchman Saunders | Flop | Similar → |
| 1935 | Never Too Late | Matt Dunning - Henchman bidding at auction | Flop | Similar → |
| 1935 | Captured in Chinatown | Harry--Henchman | Flop | Similar → |
| 1935 | Fighting Caballero | Henchman Bull | Flop | Similar → |
| 1935 | North of Arizona | Guard | Flop | Similar → |
| 1934 | Thunder Over Texas | Crooked Deputy Jenks | Flop | Similar → |
| 1933 | Jaws of Justice | Boone Jackson | Flop | Similar → |
| 1933 | Twin Husbands | Burglar (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1932 | The Devil Horse | Saunders [Ch. 6] (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1932 | Come On, Tarzan | Cowhand | Average | Similar → |
| 1932 | The Man from New Mexico | Mort Snyder | Average | Similar → |
| 1931 | The Vanishing Legion | Oil Co. Director Allen | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | Pueblo Terror | Bob Morgan | Flop | Similar → |
| 1931 | Little Caesar | Lorch Henchman (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1930 | Westward Bound | Henchman Steve | Flop | Similar → |
| 1928 | The Mysterious Airman | William Craft | Average | Similar → |
| 1921 | White Oak | Barbara's Brother | Average | Similar → |
| 1920 | Isobel or the Trail's End | Pvt. Thomas Pelliter | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1919 | Burglar by Proxy | Harlan Graves | Flop | Similar → |
| 1917 | Blue Jeans | Perry Bascom | Average | Similar → |
| 1917 | The Girl Without a Soul | Hiram Miller | Hit | Similar → |
| 1916 | The Cossack Whip | Alexis (as Bob Walker) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1915 | Children of Eve | Bert Madison | Average | Similar → |
| 1915 | The Call of the City | Jim Ross | Flop | Similar → |
| 1915 | The Lone Game | Dean Anderson | Flop | Similar → |
| 1914 | The Mystery of the Sleeping Death | Amar | Flop | Similar → |
| 1913 | A Railroad Wooing | Billy Warren | Flop | Similar → |
Bob Walker - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Bob Walker?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Bob Walker is "Isobel or the Trail's End" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Bob Walker acted in?
Bob Walker has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Bob Walker?
Other notable films include "The Vanishing Legion", "The Return of the Durango Kid", and "The Cossack Whip".