Burt Douglas - Actor Profile

Burt Douglas

Acting
Freshness: Jan 29, 2026
11Total Films
7.7 Highest Rated
Born: Nov 21, 1930
Birth Place: Denver, Colorado, USA

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Burt Douglas reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 11 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Burt Douglas'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 36% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Burt Douglas remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Perry Mason: The Case of the Sinister Spirit, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Burt Douglas Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Burt Douglas's career based on audience ratings.

★7.7
Perry Mason: The Case of the Sinister Spirit (1987) movie poster
★7.7

Perry Mason: The Case of the Sinister Spirit: Jordan White, a publisher friend of Perry, is called to a hotel where a guest, famous horror writer David Hall, has clea

Perry Mason: The Case of the Sinister Spirit

1987•Drama
★7.2
Handle with Care (1958) movie poster
★7.2

Handle with Care: A law student working on a class project discovers a real-life crime.

Handle with Care

1958•Drama
★6.8
Party Girl (1958) movie poster
★6.8

Party Girl: Slick lawyer Thomas Farrell has made a career of defending mobsters in trials. It's not until he meets a lovely showgirl

Party Girl

1958•Crime
★6.6
The Law and Jake Wade (1958) movie poster
★6.6

The Law and Jake Wade: Jake Wade breaks Clint Hollister out of jail to pay off an old debt, though it's clear there is some pretty deep hostili

The Law and Jake Wade

1958•Western
★6.1
Please Don't Eat the Daisies (1960) movie poster
★6.1

Please Don't Eat the Daisies: Drama critic Larry Mackay, his wife Kate and their four sons move from their crowded Manhattan apartment to an old house

Please Don't Eat the Daisies

1960•Comedy

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Burt Douglas.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1987 Perry Mason: The Case of the Sinister Spirit - Super Hit Similar →
1979 The Paradise Trail - Average Similar →
1978 True Grit: A Further Adventure Bast Flop Similar →
1974 The Greatest Gift Narrator (voice) (uncredited) Flop Similar →
1967 Lassie and the Flight of the Cougar - Flop Similar →
1963 Lassie's Greatest Adventure - Flop Similar →
1960 Please Don't Eat the Daisies Young Man (uncredited) Average Similar →
1958 Party Girl P.A. (voice) (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1958 The Law and Jake Wade Lieutenant Hit Similar →
1958 High School Confidential! Jukey Judlow Flop Similar →
1958 Handle with Care Ray Crowder Hit Similar →

Burt Douglas - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Burt Douglas?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Burt Douglas is "Perry Mason: The Case of the Sinister Spirit" with a rating of 7.7/10.

How many movies has Burt Douglas acted in?

Burt Douglas has been featured in at least 11 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Burt Douglas?

Other notable films include "Handle with Care", "Party Girl", and "The Law and Jake Wade".