Brandon De Wilde
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Andre Brandon deWilde (April 9, 1942 – July 6, 1972) was an American theatre and film actor. He was born into a theatrical family in Brooklyn. Debuting on Broadway at the age of 7, De Wilde became a national phenomenon by the time he completed his 492 performances for The Member of the Wedding and was considered a child prodigy. Before the age of 12 he had become the first child actor awarded the Donaldson Award, filmed his role in The Member of the Wedding, starred in his most memorable film role as Joey Starrett in the film Shane (1953), been nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor, starred in his own sitcom television series Jamie on ABC and became a household name making numerous radio and TV appearances before being featured on the cover of Life magazine on March 10, 1952, for his second Broadway outing Mrs. McThing. Into adulthood, additional plays, movies and TV appearances followed before his death at age 30 in a motor vehicle accident in Colorado, on July 6, 1972. Description above from the Wikipedia article Brandon De Wilde, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Brandon De Wilde reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 15 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Brandon De Wilde'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 33% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Brandon De Wilde remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Good-bye, My Lady, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Brandon De Wilde Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Brandon De Wilde's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Brandon De Wilde.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Wild in the Sky | Josh | Flop | Similar → |
| 1970 | The Deserter | Ferguson | Average | Similar → |
| 1967 | The Trip | Extra (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1966 | The Tenderfoot | Jim Tevis | Flop | Similar → |
| 1965 | In Harm's Way | Ens. Jeremiah 'Jere' Torrey | Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | Those Calloways | Bucky Calloway | Average | Similar → |
| 1963 | A Gathering of Eagles | Bill Fowler Jr (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1963 | Hud | Lon 'Lonnie' Bannon | Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | All Fall Down | Clinton Willart | Average | Similar → |
| 1959 | Blue Denim | Arthur Bartley | Flop | Similar → |
| 1958 | The Missouri Traveler | Byron Turner | Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | Night Passage | Joey Adams | Average | Similar → |
| 1956 | Good-bye, My Lady | Skeeter Jackson | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | Shane | Joey Starrett | Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | The Member of the Wedding | John Henry | Average | Similar → |
Brandon De Wilde - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Brandon De Wilde?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Brandon De Wilde is "Good-bye, My Lady" with a rating of 7.7/10.
How many movies has Brandon De Wilde acted in?
Brandon De Wilde has been featured in at least 15 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Brandon De Wilde?
Other notable films include "Shane", "Hud", and "The Missouri Traveler".