Edward Gargan
ActingAbout Edward Gargan
Edward Gargan was born of Irish parents in Brooklyn, New York in 1902. He was the elder brother of actor William Gargan whose July 17 birthday he shared. Edward Gargan started as a musical comedy actor on Broadway. He sang in "Good News", "Rose-Marie", and other hit musicals of the 1920s, and also in opera. One of his early shows was "Polly of Hollywood" in 1927. He portrayed Patrolman Mulligan, one of the principals of "Strictly Dishonorable", in 1930. He went to Hollywood in 1932 and the next year was in the cast of the film "David Harum". For the next 19 years he appeared in a variety of movies. Gargan was one of the most prolific bit players in the history of the movies, specializing in dumb policemen and dense sidekicks. He appeared in nearly 300 feature films over a three-decade span between 1921 and 1952, and television work from 1951 to 1953. Gargan died in New York City in 1964.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Edward Gargan reveals a career defined by exceptional commercial consistency. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Comedy
The majority of Edward Gargan'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 98% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Edward Gargan remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Band Plays On, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Edward Gargan Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Edward Gargan's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Edward Gargan.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | Father of the Bride | Moving Man with Door (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | You Gotta Stay Happy | Detective (Uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | It Happened on Fifth Avenue | Policeman in Park (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1945 | The Naughty Nineties | Baxter - Saloon Bartender (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1945 | Wonder Man | Policeman in Park | Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | The Thin Man Goes Home | Mickey Finnegan (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | The Falcon and the Co-Eds | Detective Bates | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | My Sister Eileen | Murphy - Policeman (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Blondie for Victory | Sergeant | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | My Favorite Blonde | Mulrooney | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | A Date with the Falcon | Detective Bates (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Niagara Falls | Chuck | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | This Thing Called Love | Police Officer | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Go West | Railroad Ticket Seller (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Spring Parade | Inga - the Fortune Teller | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | City for Conquest | Joe - Foreman (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Susan and God | Cabbie (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Johnny Apollo | Detective (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Two Girls on Broadway | Policeman Guarding Courtroom (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Road to Singapore | Bill - Sailor (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Charlie Chan in Panama | Plant Workman | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Northwest Passage | Capt. Butterfield | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Castle on the Hudson | Death Row Guard (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Wolf of New York | W. Thornton Upshaw | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | A Child Is Born | Officer Riley - Police Guard (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Another Thin Man | Detective Quinn (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Night Work | Police Officer Flannigan | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Lucky Night | Policeman | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Fixer Dugan | Jake | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Carefree | Policeman (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Gateway | Guard | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | The Amazing Dr. Clitterhouse | Police Sergeant (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Bringing Up Baby | Zoo Official (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | The Man Who Found Himself | Policeman in Park | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | The Great O'Malley | Policeman Driving Radio Car (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Under Your Spell | Detective (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | My Man Godfrey | Detective (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Grand Jury | Policeman Burke | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Mr. Deeds Goes to Town | Bodyguard (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Hands Across the Table | Pinky Kelly (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Two for Tonight | Taxi Driver | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Here Comes Cookie | Policeman (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | The Gilded Lily | Guard | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | The Band Plays On | Lumberjack | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | We Live Again | Warden's assistant | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | Port of Lost Dreams | Porky the Freda's 'Crew' | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | David Harum | Bill Montague (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | Queen Christina | Drinker Betting on 9 (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | Bombshell | Second Immigration Officer (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | Pilgrimage | - | Hit | Similar → |
Edward Gargan - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Edward Gargan?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Edward Gargan is "The Band Plays On" with a rating of 8.5/10.
How many movies has Edward Gargan acted in?
Edward Gargan has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Edward Gargan?
Other notable films include "This Thing Called Love", "Bringing Up Baby", and "Mr. Deeds Goes to Town".