Frank Nelson

Acting

Freshness: Jan 22, 2026

11Total Films

6.4 Highest Rated

Born: Jan 1, 1872

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Frank Nelson reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 11 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Frank Nelson'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 0% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Frank Nelson remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Sea Beast, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Frank Nelson Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Frank Nelson's career based on audience ratings.

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★6.4

The Sea Beast: Based on Herman Melville's novel "Moby Dick."

The Sea Beast

1926•Adventure

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Making a Man: Jack Holt, as Horace Winsby, the lead character. Winsby is a millionaire beet sugar king who owns nearly all of Californ

Making a Man

1922•Drama

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A Gentleman of Leisure (1923) movie poster

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A Gentleman of Leisure: Jack Holt is Robert Pitt, a wealthy young idler who has just returned home to the States from London. While at a restaur

A Gentleman of Leisure

1923•Comedy

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The Tigress: In Spain, a band of gypsies poach the deer in a neighboring estate. The gypsy chief, Tser (Harold Truesdale), is murdere

The Tigress

1927•Crime

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The Vagabond Trail: Searching for his wayward brother, saddle tramp Donnegan (Buck Jones) gets in trouble with a bully and is thrown off a f

The Vagabond Trail

1924•Western

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Frank Nelson.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1927	The Tigress	Wibble	Flop	Similar →
1927	The Great Mail Robbery	Sergeant Bill Smith	Flop	Similar →
1926	The Sea Beast	Stubbs	Average	Similar →
1924	The Last of the Duanes	Euchre	Flop	Similar →
1924	The Vagabond Trail	Slippy	Flop	Similar →
1924	Shadows of Paris	Le Bossu, the Hunchback	Flop	Similar →
1924	The Stranger	Jackal / Bill Cutts	Flop	Similar →
1923	A Gentleman of Leisure	Spike Mullen	Flop	Similar →
1922	Making a Man	Shorty	Flop	Similar →
1921	Dynamite Allen	Lawyer Smoot	Flop	Similar →
1919	The Oakdale Affair	Soup Face	Flop	Similar →

Frank Nelson - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Frank Nelson?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Frank Nelson is "The Sea Beast" with a rating of 6.4/10.

How many movies has Frank Nelson acted in?

Frank Nelson has been featured in at least 11 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Frank Nelson?

Other notable films include "Making a Man", "A Gentleman of Leisure", and "The Tigress".