Ed Ames

Acting

Freshness: Jan 21, 2026

7Total Films

7.5 Highest Rated

Born: Jul 9, 1927

Birth Place: Malden, Massachusetts, USA

About Ed Ames

Ed Ames was a pop singer and actor who portrayed the Cherokee sidekick Mingo on the 1960s US television series Daniel Boone.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Ed Ames reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 7 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: TV Movie

The majority of Ed Ames's filmography leans towards the TV Movie 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 14% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Ed Ames remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Treasure House: The Utah Mining Story, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Ed Ames Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Ed Ames's career based on audience ratings.

★7.5

Treasure House: The Utah Mining Story (1995) movie poster

★7.5

Treasure House: The Utah Mining Story: Join Ed Ames as history comes to life in this compelling story of Utah mining and travel in time to 19th-century Utah as

Treasure House: The Utah Mining Story

1995•Documentary

★5.1

Cricket on the Hearth (1967) movie poster

★5.1

Cricket on the Hearth: A delightful, animated musical version of Charles Dickens' classic tale. A Cricket on the Hearth, tells the story of a p

Cricket on the Hearth

1967•Animation

★5.0

Daniel Boone: Frontier Trail Rider (1966) movie poster

★5.0

Daniel Boone: Frontier Trail Rider: Daniel Boone leads a party of settlers into Kentucky to found the town of Boonesborough. Along the way, he meets and fal

Daniel Boone: Frontier Trail Rider

1966•Western

★2.0

★2.0

Abraham's Sacrifice: Tale of Abraham who battles a King for his land and who seeks revenge on Abraham for killing his son. And the birth of h

Abraham's Sacrifice

1979

★0.0

The Impersonation Murder Case (1975) movie poster

★0.0

The Impersonation Murder Case: A woman's husband is shot to death by her long-lost stepson who has assumed another identity.

The Impersonation Murder Case

1975•TV Movie

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Ed Ames.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2002	The Ultimate Collection Starring Johnny Carson - The Best of the 60s and 70s	-	Flop	Similar →
1995	Treasure House: The Utah Mining Story	Narrator	Super Hit	Similar →
1979	Abraham's Sacrifice	Lot	Flop	Similar →
1975	The Impersonation Murder Case	Lt. Shonfelt	Flop	Similar →
1967	Cricket on the Hearth	Edward (voice)	Flop	Similar →
1967	Androcles and the Lion	Ferrovius	Flop	Similar →
1966	Daniel Boone: Frontier Trail Rider	Mingo	Flop	Similar →

Ed Ames - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Ed Ames?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Ed Ames is "Treasure House: The Utah Mining Story" with a rating of 7.5/10.

How many movies has Ed Ames acted in?

Ed Ames has been featured in at least 7 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Ed Ames?

Other notable films include "Cricket on the Hearth", "Daniel Boone: Frontier Trail Rider", and "Abraham's Sacrifice".