Gary Merrill
ActingAbout Gary Merrill
Gary Fred Merrill (August 2, 1915 – March 5, 1990) was an American film and television character actor whose credits included more than fifty feature films, a half-dozen mostly short-lived TV series, and dozens of television guest appearances. Description above from the Wikipedia article Gary Merrill, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Gary Merrill 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 Gary Merrill'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), Gary Merrill remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in All About Eve, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Gary Merrill Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Gary Merrill's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Gary Merrill.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | World of Darkness | Dr. Thomas Madsen | Flop | Similar → |
| 1977 | Thieves | Street Man | Flop | Similar → |
| 1977 | For Liberty and Union | Self - Narrator (voice) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1974 | Huckleberry Finn | Pap | Average | Similar → |
| 1973 | Murder and the Computer | Gordon Craig | Flop | Similar → |
| 1973 | The Murderers | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1973 | Pueblo | Adm. Thomas E. Moorer | Average | Similar → |
| 1971 | Earth II | Walter Dietrich | Flop | Similar → |
| 1969 | Loving Badly | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1969 | Then Came Bronson | Inspector Otis | Flop | Similar → |
| 1968 | Run, Psycho, Run | George Dennison | Flop | Similar → |
| 1968 | The Power | Mark Corlane | Average | Similar → |
| 1967 | The Last Challenge | Squint Calloway | Average | Similar → |
| 1967 | Clambake | Sam Burton | Average | Similar → |
| 1967 | The Incident | Douglas McCann | Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | Hondo and the Apaches | General Philip Sheridan | Hit | Similar → |
| 1966 | The Dangerous Days of Kiowa Jones | Marshal Duncan | Average | Similar → |
| 1966 | Destination Inner Space | Dr. LaSatier | Flop | Similar → |
| 1966 | Ride Beyond Vengeance | Dub Stokes | Average | Similar → |
| 1965 | Around the World Under the Sea | Dr. August 'Gus' Boren | Flop | Similar → |
| 1965 | Catacombs | Raymond Garth | Average | Similar → |
| 1964 | The Searching Eye | Narrator | Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | A Girl Named Tamiko | Max Wilson | Flop | Similar → |
| 1961 | Mysterious Island | Gideon Spilitt | Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | The Pleasure of His Company | James Dougherty | Average | Similar → |
| 1960 | The Great Impostor | Pa Demara | Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | The Savage Eye | The Poet | Average | Similar → |
| 1959 | Rhapsody of Steel | Narrator | Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | The Wonderful Country | Major Colton | Average | Similar → |
| 1958 | Crash Landing | Captain Steve Williams | Average | Similar → |
| 1958 | The Missouri Traveler | Doyle Magee | Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | The Human Jungle | John Danforth | Flop | Similar → |
| 1954 | The Black Dakotas | Brock Marsh (alias Zachary Paige) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1954 | Witness to Murder | Police Lt. Lawrence Mathews | Average | Similar → |
| 1953 | A Blueprint for Murder | Fred Sargent | Average | Similar → |
| 1952 | Night Without Sleep | Richard Morton | Flop | Similar → |
| 1952 | The Girl in White | Dr. Seth Pawling | Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | Phone Call from a Stranger | David Trask | Average | Similar → |
| 1951 | Decision Before Dawn | Col. Devlin | Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | Another Man's Poison | George Bates | Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | Rawhide | Narrator (voice) (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | The Frogmen | Lt. Cmdr. Pete Vincent | Average | Similar → |
| 1950 | All About Eve | Bill Sampson | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | Where the Sidewalk Ends | Tommy Scalise | Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | Mother Didn't Tell Me | Dr. Peter Roberts | Average | Similar → |
| 1949 | Twelve O'Clock High | Colonel Keith Davenport | Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | Slattery's Hurricane | Cmdr E.T. Kramer | Flop | Similar → |
| 1948 | Strange Victory | Narrator | Average | Similar → |
| 1944 | Winged Victory | Captain McIntyre | Average | Similar → |
| 1943 | This Is the Army | Backstage MP on Right (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
Gary Merrill - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Gary Merrill?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Gary Merrill is "All About Eve" with a rating of 8.1/10.
How many movies has Gary Merrill acted in?
Gary Merrill has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Gary Merrill?
Other notable films include "The Incident", "Where the Sidewalk Ends", and "Twelve O'Clock High".