Fred MacKaye

Acting

Freshness: Jan 22, 2026

12Total Films

6.6 Highest Rated

Born: May 26, 1905

Birth Place: Colorado, USA

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Fred MacKaye reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 12 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Western

The majority of Fred MacKaye's filmography leans towards the Western 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 8% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Fred MacKaye remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Black Legion, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Fred MacKaye Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Fred MacKaye's career based on audience ratings.

★6.6

★6.6

Black Legion: When a hard-working machinist loses a promotion to a Polish-born worker, he is seduced into joining the secretive Black

Black Legion

1937•Crime

★6.2

The Last Performance (1929) movie poster

★6.2

The Last Performance: A middle-aged magician is in love with his beautiful young assistant. She, on the other hand, is in love with the magici

The Last Performance

1929•Drama

★5.2

★5.2

Black Aces: When Len Stoddard wins Ted Ames ranch in a poker game he sends his brother Jake along with Ted to take over the ranch. W

Black Aces

1937•Western

★5.0

The Call of the Savage (1935) movie poster

★5.0

The Call of the Savage: Two competing teams of scientists search the African jungles for a secret formula.

The Call of the Savage

1935•Adventure

★3.0

★3.0

Wheels of Destiny: Bill, who is about to lead a wagon train to California, has a map to a valuable gold field and Rocky is after the map. W

Wheels of Destiny

1934•Western

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Fred MacKaye.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1956	Savage Fury	Dr. Charles Phillips	Flop	Similar →
1937	Over the Goal	Clay	Flop	Similar →
1937	Black Aces	Len Stoddard	Flop	Similar →
1937	Black Legion	Third Radio Announcer Breaking Story (uncredited)	Hit	Similar →
1935	The Call of the Savage	Dr. Charles Phillips	Flop	Similar →
1934	Smoking Guns	Henchman	Flop	Similar →
1934	Wheels of Destiny	Henchman Red	Flop	Similar →
1933	Gun Justice	Ken Lance imposter	Flop	Similar →
1933	King of the Arena	Circus Performer	Flop	Similar →
1929	The Broadway Hoofer	Billy	Flop	Similar →
1929	The Last Performance	Mark Royce	Average	Similar →
1929	Girl Overboard	Denton Ford Jr (as Fred Mackaye)	Flop	Similar →

Fred MacKaye - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Fred MacKaye?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Fred MacKaye is "Black Legion" with a rating of 6.6/10.

How many movies has Fred MacKaye acted in?

Fred MacKaye has been featured in at least 12 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Fred MacKaye?

Other notable films include "The Last Performance", "Black Aces", and "The Call of the Savage".