Farley Granger
ActingAbout Farley Granger
Farley Earle Granger Jr. (July 1, 1925 – March 27, 2011) was an American actor, best known for his two collaborations with director Alfred Hitchcock: Rope in 1948 and Strangers on a Train in 1951.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Farley Granger 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 Farley Granger'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 24% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Farley Granger remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Rope, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Farley Granger Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Farley Granger's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Farley Granger.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Strangers on a Train: A Hitchcock Classic | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Broadway: The Golden Age, by the Legends Who Were There | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | The Next Big Thing | Arthur Pomposello | Flop | Similar → |
| 2001 | Rescued from the Closet | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 2001 | Rope Unleashed | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | The Celluloid Closet | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | James Stewart: A Wonderful Life | Self (archive footage) | Average | Similar → |
| 1986 | The Whoopee Boys | Extra (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1986 | The Imagemaker | Ambassador Hoyle | Flop | Similar → |
| 1984 | Deathmask | Douglas Andrews | Flop | Similar → |
| 1982 | Night of 100 Stars | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | The Prowler | Sheriff George Fraser | Average | Similar → |
| 1976 | Widow | Martin Caine | Flop | Similar → |
| 1974 | The Haunting of Penthouse D | Ben | Flop | Similar → |
| 1974 | What Have They Done to Your Daughters? | Mr. Polvesi | Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | Death Will Have Your Eyes | Armando | Flop | Similar → |
| 1973 | Arnold | Evan Lyons | Flop | Similar → |
| 1973 | The Man Called Noon | Judge Niland | Average | Similar → |
| 1973 | Amore mio, uccidimi! | Manny Baxter | Flop | Similar → |
| 1973 | The Serpent | Computer Programming Director | Average | Similar → |
| 1972 | Planet Venus | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1972 | The Red Headed Corpse | John Ward | Flop | Similar → |
| 1972 | So Sweet, So Dead | Inspector Capuana | Average | Similar → |
| 1972 | Amuck! | Richard Stuart | Average | Similar → |
| 1971 | Something Creeping in the Dark | Spike | Flop | Similar → |
| 1970 | They Call Me Trinity | Major Harriman | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | Maharlika | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1970 | The Challengers | Nealy | Flop | Similar → |
| 1968 | Laura | Shelby Carpenter | Flop | Similar → |
| 1968 | Rogue's Gallery | Edmund Van Dermot | Average | Similar → |
| 1957 | Armored Attack! | Damian Simonov | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | The Girl in the Red Velvet Swing | Harry Kendall Thaw | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | The Naked Street | Nicholas 'Nicky' Bradna | Average | Similar → |
| 1954 | Senso | Il Tenente Franz Mahler | Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | Small Town Girl | Rick Livingston | Flop | Similar → |
| 1953 | The Story of Three Loves | Thomas Clayton Campbell Jr | Average | Similar → |
| 1952 | Hans Christian Andersen | Niels | Average | Similar → |
| 1952 | O. Henry's Full House | Jim (segment "The Gift of the Magi") | Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | I Want You | Jack Greer | Flop | Similar → |
| 1951 | Behave Yourself! | William Calhoun Denny | Average | Similar → |
| 1951 | Strangers on a Train | Guy Haines | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | Edge of Doom | Martin Lynn | Average | Similar → |
| 1950 | Our Very Own | Chuck | Flop | Similar → |
| 1950 | Side Street | Joe Norson | Average | Similar → |
| 1949 | They Live by Night | Arthur "Bowie" Bowers | Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | Roseanna McCoy | Johnse Hatfield | Average | Similar → |
| 1948 | Enchantment | Pax Masterson | Average | Similar → |
| 1948 | Rope | Phillip Morgan | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | The Purple Heart | Sgt. Howard Clinton | Average | Similar → |
| 1943 | The North Star | Damian Simonov | Average | Similar → |
Farley Granger - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Farley Granger?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Farley Granger is "Rope" with a rating of 7.9/10.
How many movies has Farley Granger acted in?
Farley Granger has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Farley Granger?
Other notable films include "Strangers on a Train", "They Call Me Trinity", and "Senso".