George Backus

Acting

Freshness: Jan 25, 2026

18Total Films

6.2 Highest Rated

Born: Jun 15, 1857

Birth Place: Columbus, Ohio, USA

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of George Backus reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 18 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of George Backus'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), George Backus remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Moonrise, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best George Backus Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from George Backus's career based on audience ratings.

★6.2

★6.2

Moonrise: Stigmatized from infancy by the fate of his criminal father, a man is bruised and bullied until one night, in a fit of r

Moonrise

1948•Drama

★6.0

★6.0

The Last Bandit: About to marry Jim Plummer, Kate Foley runs off to Nevada when Ed Bagley convinces her a quick fortune can be made robbi

The Last Bandit

1949•Western

★5.4

The Habit of Happiness (1916) movie poster

★5.4

The Habit of Happiness: Douglas Fairbanks stars as "Sunny" Wiggins, who believes in eternal optimism and good spirits. This places Wiggins at od

The Habit of Happiness

1916•Comedy

★0.0

★0.0

The Third Degree: An expose of the methods used by a police-department to extract a confession from a suspect, regardless of innocence or

The Third Degree

1919•Crime

★0.0

★0.0

One of Our Girls: The "girl" of the title was played by Hazel Dawn, a popular stage actress who briefly enjoyed a flourishing film career.

One of Our Girls

1914•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of George Backus.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1949	The Last Bandit	Fireman (uncredited)	Average	Similar →
1948	Moonrise	-	Average	Similar →
1924	The Warrens of Virginia	Gen. Warren	Flop	Similar →
1924	Her Own Free Will	Col. Everard	Flop	Similar →
1923	The Exciters	The Minister	Flop	Similar →
1921	The Price of Possession	Samuel Poore	Flop	Similar →
1920	Marooned Hearts	Dr. Matthews	Flop	Similar →
1920	The Stolen Kiss	-	Flop	Similar →
1919	The Gamblers	Giles Raymond	Flop	Similar →
1919	The Third Degree	Richard Brewster	Flop	Similar →
1919	Eyes of the Soul	Judge Malvin	Flop	Similar →
1919	The Indestructible Wife	Father	Flop	Similar →
1918	Rich Man, Poor Man	Henry Mapleson	Flop	Similar →
1917	Shirley Kaye	Egerton Kaye	Flop	Similar →
1917	National Red Cross Pageant	King John - English episode	Flop	Similar →
1916	The Habit of Happiness	Mr. Wiggins	Flop	Similar →
1915	When We Were Twenty-One	The Trinity	Flop	Similar →
1914	One of Our Girls	Dr. Girodet	Flop	Similar →

George Backus - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of George Backus?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring George Backus is "Moonrise" with a rating of 6.2/10.

How many movies has George Backus acted in?

George Backus has been featured in at least 18 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by George Backus?

Other notable films include "The Last Bandit", "The Habit of Happiness", and "The Third Degree".