
Dan Dailey
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Daniel James Dailey Jr. was an American dancer and actor. Description above from the Wikipedia article Dan Dailey, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Dan Dailey 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 Dan Dailey'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 30% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Dan Dailey remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Gene Kelly: Anatomy of a Dancer, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Dan Dailey Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Dan Dailey's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Dan Dailey.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Gene Kelly: Anatomy of a Dancer | Self (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | That's Dancing! | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1977 | The Private Files of J. Edgar Hoover | Clyde Tolson | Flop | Similar → |
| 1976 | That's Entertainment, Part II | (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | Michael O'Hara the Fourth | Michael O'Hara III | Average | Similar → |
| 1971 | Mr. and Mrs. Bo Jo Jones | Mr. Greher | Average | Similar → |
| 1963 | Marilyn | Self / Terry Donahue (archive footage) (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1962 | Hemingway’s Adventures of a Young Man | Billy Campbell | Flop | Similar → |
| 1960 | Pepe | Ted Holt | Average | Similar → |
| 1958 | Underwater Warrior | Cmdr. David Forest | Flop | Similar → |
| 1957 | The Wayward Bus | Ernest Horton | Average | Similar → |
| 1957 | Oh, Men! Oh, Women! | Arthur Turner | Average | Similar → |
| 1957 | The Wings of Eagles | 'Jughead' Carson | Average | Similar → |
| 1957 | The Growler Story | Narrator | Average | Similar → |
| 1956 | The Best Things in Life Are Free | Ray Henderson | Flop | Similar → |
| 1956 | Meet Me in Las Vegas | Chuck Rodwell | Flop | Similar → |
| 1955 | It's Always Fair Weather | Doug Hallerton | Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | There's No Business Like Show Business | Terence Donahue | Average | Similar → |
| 1953 | The Kid from Left Field | Larry 'Pop' Cooper | Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | The Girl Next Door | Bill Carter | Flop | Similar → |
| 1953 | Taxi | Ed Nielson | Average | Similar → |
| 1953 | Meet Me at the Fair | Doc Tilbee | Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | What Price Glory | Sergeant Quirt | Average | Similar → |
| 1952 | The Pride of St. Louis | Dizzy Dean | Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | I Can Get It for You Wholesale | Teddy Sherman | Average | Similar → |
| 1951 | Call Me Mister | Sgt. Shep Dooley | Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | My Blue Heaven | Jack Moran | Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | A Ticket to Tomahawk | Johnny Behind-the-Deuces | Average | Similar → |
| 1950 | When Willie Comes Marching Home | William 'Bill' Kluggs | Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | Chicken Every Sunday | Jim Hefferen | Average | Similar → |
| 1948 | When My Baby Smiles at Me | "Skid" Johnson | Flop | Similar → |
| 1948 | Give My Regards to Broadway | Bert Norwick | Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | You Were Meant for Me | Chuck Arnold | Average | Similar → |
| 1947 | Mother Wore Tights | Father | Flop | Similar → |
| 1943 | This Is the Army | Soldier (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | Panama Hattie | Dick Bulliard (as Dan Dailey Jr.) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1942 | Give Out, Sisters | Bob Edwards (as Dan Dailey Jr.) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1942 | Sunday Punch | Ole | Flop | Similar → |
| 1942 | Mokey | Herbert Delano | Flop | Similar → |
| 1941 | Lady Be Good | Bill Pattison (as Dan Dailey, Jr.) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1941 | Down in San Diego | Al Haines | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | The Get-Away | Sonny Black | Flop | Similar → |
| 1941 | Ziegfeld Girl | Jimmy Walters | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Washington Melodrama | Whitney King | Flop | Similar → |
| 1941 | The Wild Man of Borneo | Ed LeMotte (as Dan Dailey Jr.) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Keeping Company | Jim Reynolds | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | Dulcy | Bill Ward | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | The Captain Is a Lady | Perth Nickerson (as Dan Dailey Jr.) | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | The Mortal Storm | Holl | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Susan and God | Homer (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
Dan Dailey - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Dan Dailey?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Dan Dailey is "Gene Kelly: Anatomy of a Dancer" with a rating of 7.6/10.
How many movies has Dan Dailey acted in?
Dan Dailey has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Dan Dailey?
Other notable films include "The Mortal Storm", "The Kid from Left Field", and "It's Always Fair Weather".




