Dick Wesson

Acting

Freshness: Jan 21, 2026

18Total Films

7.0 Highest Rated

Born: Nov 19, 1922

Birth Place: Boston, Massachusetts, USA

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Dick Wesson reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 18 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Comedy

The majority of Dick Wesson'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 22% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Dick Wesson remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Calamity Jane, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Dick Wesson Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Dick Wesson's career based on audience ratings.

★7.0

★7.0

Calamity Jane: Sharpshooter Calamity Jane takes it upon herself to recruit a famous actress and bring her back to the local saloon, but

Calamity Jane

1953•Comedy

★7.0

★7.0

Breakthrough: Filmed with the full cooperation of the U.S. Army, Breakthrough is a lean, no-nonsense war film set during the 1944 inva

Breakthrough

1950•War

★6.5

★6.5

The Desert Song: Shiek Yousseff, poses as a friend of the French while secretly plotting to overthrow them. Apposing Yousseff are the Rif

The Desert Song

1953•Music

★6.5

On Vacation with Mickey Mouse and Friends (1956) movie poster

★6.5

On Vacation with Mickey Mouse and Friends: Walt Disney, who is on vacation, gives Jiminy Cricket a phone call to take over hosting duties for one TV episode while

On Vacation with Mickey Mouse and Friends

1956•Animation

★6.4

The Goofy Success Story (1955) movie poster

★6.4

The Goofy Success Story: A look at Goofy's rise to stardom, leading into several of his cartoons-Moving Day, Moose Hunters, How to Ride a Horse,

The Goofy Success Story

1955•Animation

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Dick Wesson.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1977	Dog and Cat	Zink Kauffen	Flop	Similar →
1977	Rollercoaster	Tourist Father	Average	Similar →
1961	The Errand Boy	The A.D.	Average	Similar →
1956	On Vacation with Mickey Mouse and Friends	The Boss (voice)	Hit	Similar →
1955	The Goofy Success Story	Announcer (voice)	Average	Similar →
1955	Paris Follies of 1956	Chuck Russell	Flop	Similar →
1953	Calamity Jane	Francis Fryer	Hit	Similar →
1953	The Charge at Feather River	Pvt. Cullen	Average	Similar →
1953	The Desert Song	Benjamin 'Benjy' Kidd	Hit	Similar →
1953	The Man Behind The Gun	Sgt. 'Monk' Walker	Average	Similar →
1952	About Face	Dave Crouse	Flop	Similar →
1951	Starlift	Sgt. Mike Nolan	Average	Similar →
1951	Sunny Side of the Street	Dave Gibson	Average	Similar →
1951	Jim Thorpe – All-American	Ed Guyac	Average	Similar →
1951	Force of Arms	Kleiner	Average	Similar →
1951	Inside the Walls of Folsom Prison	Tinker	Average	Similar →
1950	Breakthrough	Pvt. Sammy Hansen	Hit	Similar →
1950	Destination Moon	Joe Sweeney	Average	Similar →

Dick Wesson - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Dick Wesson?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Dick Wesson is "Calamity Jane" with a rating of 7.0/10.

How many movies has Dick Wesson acted in?

Dick Wesson has been featured in at least 18 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Dick Wesson?

Other notable films include "Breakthrough", "The Desert Song", and "On Vacation with Mickey Mouse and Friends".