Don Blakely

Acting

Freshness: Jan 21, 2026

22Total Films

8.5 Highest Rated

Born: Jul 26, 1938

Birth Place: Manhattan, New York, USA

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Don Blakely reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 22 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Don Blakely'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 27% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Don Blakely remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Pulp Fiction, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Don Blakely Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Don Blakely's career based on audience ratings.

★8.5

★8.5

Pulp Fiction: A burger-loving hit man, his philosophical partner, a drug-addled gangster's moll and a washed-up boxer converge in this

Pulp Fiction

1994•Thriller

★7.8

In the Shadow of Kilimanjaro (1986) movie poster

★7.8

In the Shadow of Kilimanjaro: There's a big drought in Africa. Food and water are scarce. 90,000 wild baboons suddenly start attacking humans and eati

In the Shadow of Kilimanjaro

1986•Horror

★7.1

★7.1

Brubaker: The new warden of a small prison farm in Arkansas tries to clean it up of corruption after initially posing as an inmate

Brubaker

1980•Crime

★7.0

★7.0

29th Street: After winning $6.2 million in the 1976 New York State Lottery, he is arrested for throwing rocks at a church. He then te

29th Street

1991•Comedy

★6.8

★6.8

George Wallace: George Wallace is a 1997 television film starring Gary Sinise as George Wallace, the former Governor of Alabama. It was

George Wallace

1997•History

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Don Blakely.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1997	George Wallace	Loosh	Hit	Similar →
1996	Persons Unknown	Marty	Flop	Similar →
1995	Under Siege 2: Dark Territory	Cook #2	Average	Similar →
1994	Pulp Fiction	Wilson's Trainer	Super Hit	Similar →
1991	29th Street	Sergeant Jones	Hit	Similar →
1989	Harlem Nights	Crapshooter	Average	Similar →
1989	Prime Suspect	Joey	Flop	Similar →
1988	The Telephone	-	Flop	Similar →
1986	In the Shadow of Kilimanjaro	Julius Odom	Super Hit	Similar →
1983	Vigilante	Prago	Average	Similar →
1981	Don't Look Back: The Story of Leroy "Satchel" Paige	Bartender	Average	Similar →
1980	Brubaker	Jerome Boyd	Hit	Similar →
1980	Defiance	Abbie	Average	Similar →
1980	PSI Factor	-	Flop	Similar →
1978	On the Yard	Tate	Average	Similar →
1977	Short Eyes	El Raheem	Hit	Similar →
1975	Strike Force	Agent Jerome Ripley	Average	Similar →
1973	The Spook Who Sat by the Door	Stud Davis	Average	Similar →
1973	Pueblo	BM3 W.C. Bussell	Average	Similar →
1972	Parades	Blackass	Average	Similar →
1972	Shaft's Big Score!	Johnson	Average	Similar →
1970	The Cross and the Switchblade	Abdullah	Average	Similar →

Don Blakely - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Don Blakely?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Don Blakely is "Pulp Fiction" with a rating of 8.5/10.

How many movies has Don Blakely acted in?

Don Blakely has been featured in at least 22 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Don Blakely?

Other notable films include "In the Shadow of Kilimanjaro", "Brubaker", and "29th Street".