Eugene Jackson
ActingAbout Eugene Jackson
Eugene Jackson gained fame as Farina's older brother, Pineapple, in six of Hal Roach's "Our Gang" serials - "The Mysterious Mystery", "The Big Town", "Circus Fever", "Dog Days", "The Love Bug" and "Shootin Injuns". Besides films he sang and danced on the vaudeville circuit - billed as "Hollywood's most famous colored kid star". Most of his film roles were bit parts, most uncredited. He did appear as Diahann Carroll's Uncle Lou on TV's "Julia" and Redd Foxx's friend on "Sanford and Son". In later years he taught dance at studios he started in Compton and Pasadena. He trained several performers in the 1959 film Porgy and Bess. His work was featured in a dance retrospective for the 1993 Los Angeles Festival.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Eugene Jackson reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Eugene Jackson'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 28% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Eugene Jackson remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Apartment, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Eugene Jackson Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Eugene Jackson's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Eugene Jackson.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | The Addams Family | One-Armed Bass Player | Hit | Similar → |
| 1984 | Swing Shift | Bartender at Kelly's | Average | Similar → |
| 1983 | Off the Wall | Old Black Man | Flop | Similar → |
| 1980 | American Gigolo | Bootblack | Average | Similar → |
| 1979 | Escape from Alcatraz | Inmate | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1977 | Scott Joplin | Piano Contest Spectator (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1976 | All the President's Men | Reporter (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | Cleopatra Jones | Henry | Average | Similar → |
| 1973 | 40 Carats | Party Dancer (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1973 | Coffy | Man at Rally (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | The World's Greatest Athlete | Party Guest (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1972 | Black Gunn | Bartender (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1972 | Melinda | Party Guest (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1971 | Chandler | Shoe Shine Boy | Flop | Similar → |
| 1971 | Support Your Local Gunfighter | Waiter Aboard Train (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | Looking for Love | Office Worker (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1964 | Robin and the 7 Hoods | Congregation Member | Average | Similar → |
| 1960 | The Apartment | Office Worker (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | North by Northwest | Security Guard at Auction (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | The Sound and the Fury | Townsman (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | The Killer That Stalked New York | Bootblack (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1943 | Thank Your Lucky Stars | Dancer in "Ice Cold Katie" Number (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1943 | Reveille with Beverly | Franklin Delano Lincoln Van Buren Jones (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Take My Life | Bill, Harlem Tuff-Kid Gang Menber | Flop | Similar → |
| 1941 | Golden Hoofs | Curly | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Sporting Blood | Sam - Lockwood's Horse Groom | Flop | Similar → |
| 1939 | Reform School | Pete | Flop | Similar → |
| 1938 | Kentucky | Jimmy | Average | Similar → |
| 1938 | Arrest Bulldog Drummond | Hotel Page Boy | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | The Buccaneer | James Smith, a Servant | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | Wine, Women and Horses | Eight Ball | Flop | Similar → |
| 1937 | Midnight Court | Garfield Brown | Flop | Similar → |
| 1936 | Guns and Guitars | Eightball | Flop | Similar → |
| 1936 | The Lonely Trail | Harmonica Player / Dancer | Flop | Similar → |
| 1936 | Red River Valley | Iodine | Flop | Similar → |
| 1935 | Tumbling Tumbleweeds | Eightball | Average | Similar → |
| 1931 | Secret Service | Israel Polk | Average | Similar → |
| 1931 | Sporting Chance | Horseshoe | Flop | Similar → |
| 1931 | Sporting Blood | Sam 'Sammy' | Flop | Similar → |
| 1931 | Cimarron | Isaiah | Average | Similar → |
| 1929 | Hearts in Dixie | Chinquapin | Flop | Similar → |
| 1925 | Little Annie Rooney | Humidor | Hit | Similar → |
| 1925 | Shootin' Injuns | Gene | Hit | Similar → |
| 1925 | The Love Bug | Pineapple | Average | Similar → |
| 1925 | Dog Days | Pineapple | Average | Similar → |
| 1925 | Circus Fever | Gene | Average | Similar → |
| 1925 | The Big Town | Pineapple | Average | Similar → |
| 1924 | The Mysterious Mystery! | Snowball | Average | Similar → |
| 1924 | The Thief of Bagdad | Child (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1923 | Penrod and Sam | Verman | Average | Similar → |
Eugene Jackson - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Eugene Jackson?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Eugene Jackson is "The Apartment" with a rating of 8.2/10.
How many movies has Eugene Jackson acted in?
Eugene Jackson has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Eugene Jackson?
Other notable films include "North by Northwest", "All the President's Men", and "Escape from Alcatraz".