Bobby Johnson

Acting

Freshness: Jan 21, 2026

14Total Films

8.0 Highest Rated

Born: Jan 24, 1910

Birth Place: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Bobby Johnson 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: Drama

The majority of Bobby Johnson'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 43% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Bobby Johnson remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Frisco Lil, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Bobby Johnson Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Bobby Johnson's career based on audience ratings.

★8.0

★8.0

Frisco Lil: Lil becomes a dealer in a gambling casino in order to get the information she needs to clear her father of a murder char

Frisco Lil

1942•Action

★8.0

★8.0

North by Northwest: Advertising man Roger Thornhill is mistaken for a spy, triggering a deadly cross-country chase.

North by Northwest

1959•Thriller

★7.3

Bad Day at Black Rock (1955) movie poster

★7.3

Bad Day at Black Rock: One-armed war veteran John J. Macreedy steps off a train at the sleepy little town of Black Rock. Once there, he begins

Bad Day at Black Rock

1955•Thriller

★6.6

Support Your Local Gunfighter (1971) movie poster

★6.6

Support Your Local Gunfighter: A con artist arrives in a mining town controlled by two competing companies. Both companies think he's a famous gunfight

Support Your Local Gunfighter

1971•Comedy

★6.6

★6.6

The Rack: Army Captain Edward Hall returns to the U.S. after two years in a prison camp in the Korean War. In the camp, he was bra

The Rack

1956•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Bobby Johnson.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1973	Firehouse	Bartender	Flop	Similar →
1972	Buck and the Preacher	Man Who is Shot	Average	Similar →
1971	Support Your Local Gunfighter	Waiter on Train (uncredited)	Hit	Similar →
1968	Finian's Rainbow	Sharecropper (uncredited)	Average	Similar →
1964	A Global Affair	Delegate (uncredited)	Flop	Similar →
1959	North by Northwest	Waiter (uncredited)	Super Hit	Similar →
1956	Ride The High Iron	Porter	Flop	Similar →
1956	The Rack	Waiter	Hit	Similar →
1955	Bad Day at Black Rock	One of Two Porters (uncredited)	Hit	Similar →
1950	Born to Be Bad	Kenneth (Uncredited)	Average	Similar →
1946	The Magnificent Rogue	Red Cap	Flop	Similar →
1943	Cabin in the Sky	Specialty Dancer in Hell Sequence (uncredited)	Hit	Similar →
1942	Frisco Lil	-	Super Hit	Similar →
1940	Gang War	Waxy	Average	Similar →

Bobby Johnson - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Bobby Johnson?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Bobby Johnson is "Frisco Lil" with a rating of 8.0/10.

How many movies has Bobby Johnson acted in?

Bobby Johnson has been featured in at least 14 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Bobby Johnson?

Other notable films include "North by Northwest", "Bad Day at Black Rock", and "Support Your Local Gunfighter".