Edmund MacDonald
ActingCareer Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Edmund MacDonald reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 41 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Edmund MacDonald'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 20% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Edmund MacDonald remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Detour, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Edmund MacDonald Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Edmund MacDonald's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Edmund MacDonald.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1949 | Red Canyon | Farlane | Flop | Similar → |
| 1948 | Black Eagle | Si | Average | Similar → |
| 1948 | That Lady in Ermine | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1947 | Blondie's Anniversary | Bob Burley | Average | Similar → |
| 1947 | Shoot to Kill | Lawrence Dale (as Edmond MacDonald) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1946 | The Mysterious Mr. M | Anthony Waldron | Flop | Similar → |
| 1946 | They Made Me a Killer | Jack Conley aka Chance | Flop | Similar → |
| 1945 | Detour | Charles Haskell Jr. | Hit | Similar → |
| 1945 | Hold That Blonde! | Slasher | Average | Similar → |
| 1945 | The Lady Confesses | Lucky Brandon | Flop | Similar → |
| 1944 | Sailor's Holiday | Fred Baxter | Flop | Similar → |
| 1944 | Timber Queen | Joe Birsdell | Average | Similar → |
| 1943 | Corvette K-225 | Lt. LeBlanc | Average | Similar → |
| 1943 | The Mantrap | Assistant District Attorney Knox | Average | Similar → |
| 1943 | Hangmen Also Die! | Dr. Pillar | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | Sherlock Holmes in Washington | Detective Lt. Grogan | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | Hi'ya, Chum | Terry Barton | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | Madame Spy | Lt. Cmdr. Bill Drake | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | Heart of the Golden West | Ross Lambert | Flop | Similar → |
| 1942 | To the Shores of Tripoli | Butch Burke | Flop | Similar → |
| 1942 | Who Done It? | 'Murder at Midnight' Announcer | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Flying Tigers | Blackie Bales | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | Call of the Canyon | Thomas McCoy | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Timber! | Pierre Lacour | Flop | Similar → |
| 1942 | Whispering Ghosts | Jerry Gilpin | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | The Strange Case of Doctor Rx | Det. Capt. Bill Hurd | Flop | Similar → |
| 1942 | Castle in the Desert | Walter Hartford | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Great Guns | Hippo | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | Texas | Comstock | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Trail of the Vigilantes | Ed Wheeler | Flop | Similar → |
| 1940 | The Gay Caballero | Joe Turner | Flop | Similar → |
| 1940 | Brigham Young | Elder | Flop | Similar → |
| 1940 | Manhattan Heartbeat | Spike | Flop | Similar → |
| 1940 | Sailor's Lady | Barnacle | Flop | Similar → |
| 1940 | Black Friday | Frank Miller | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | The Invisible Man Returns | Miner at Radcliffe Colliery (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | Destry Rides Again | Rockwell (as Edmund Macdonald) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Coast Guard | Lt. Thompson | Flop | Similar → |
| 1939 | I Stole a Million | First Cop (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1938 | Prison Break | Chris Nelson | Average | Similar → |
| 1934 | Enlighten Thy Daughter | Gerald Winthrop | Average | Similar → |
Edmund MacDonald - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Edmund MacDonald?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Edmund MacDonald is "Detour" with a rating of 7.2/10.
How many movies has Edmund MacDonald acted in?
Edmund MacDonald has been featured in at least 41 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Edmund MacDonald?
Other notable films include "Destry Rides Again", "Castle in the Desert", and "Call of the Canyon".