Dan Tobey

Acting

Freshness: Jan 23, 2026

12Total Films

7.1 Highest Rated

Born: Jul 22, 1878

Birth Place: Ulysses, Nebraska, USA

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Dan Tobey reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 12 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Dan Tobey'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 25% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Dan Tobey remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Gentleman Jim, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Dan Tobey Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Dan Tobey's career based on audience ratings.

★7.1

★7.1

Gentleman Jim: As bare-knuckled boxing enters the modern era, brash extrovert Jim Corbett uses new rules and dazzlingly innovative foot

Gentleman Jim

1942•Drama

★7.1

★7.1

The Champ: A broken-down alcoholic prizefighter struggles to keep custody of his adoring son.

The Champ

1931•Drama

★6.7

★6.7

Body and Soul: Charley Davis, against the wishes of his mother, becomes a boxer. As he becomes more successful the fighter becomes surr

Body and Soul

1947•Drama

★6.0

Straight, Place and Show (1938) movie poster

★6.0

Straight, Place and Show: The Ritz Brothers go to the race track. They raise training end entrance money in a wrestling match and help a young man

Straight, Place and Show

1938•Comedy

★5.7

Hollywood Stadium Mystery (1938) movie poster

★5.7

Hollywood Stadium Mystery: A boxer is killed in the ring, and the only clue is a tune that a man was whistling.

Hollywood Stadium Mystery

1938•Mystery

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Dan Tobey.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1949	Ringside	Fight Announcer	Flop	Similar →
1949	Duke of Chicago	Fight Announcer	Flop	Similar →
1947	Body and Soul	Fight Announcer (uncredited)	Hit	Similar →
1945	The Big Show-Off	Wrestling Announcer	Flop	Similar →
1943	Swing Fever	Announcer (uncredited)	Flop	Similar →
1942	Gentleman Jim	Ring Announcer (uncredited)	Hit	Similar →
1941	The Pittsburgh Kid	Fight Announcer	Flop	Similar →
1938	Straight, Place and Show	Ring Announcer	Average	Similar →
1938	Hollywood Stadium Mystery	Announcer Dan Tobey	Average	Similar →
1934	The Personality Kid	Announcer	Flop	Similar →
1931	The Champ	Ring Announcer (uncredited)	Hit	Similar →
1929	Waltzing Around	Undertermined Role	Flop	Similar →

Dan Tobey - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Dan Tobey?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Dan Tobey is "Gentleman Jim" with a rating of 7.1/10.

How many movies has Dan Tobey acted in?

Dan Tobey has been featured in at least 12 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Dan Tobey?

Other notable films include "The Champ", "Body and Soul", and "Straight, Place and Show".