George J. Lewis
ActingAbout George J. Lewis
George J. Lewis was born on December 10, 1903 in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico. He was an actor, known for "Radar Patrol vs. Spy King (1949)", "Malice in the Palace (1949)" and "Zorro's Black Whip (1944)". He was married to Mary Louise Lohman. He died on December 8, 1995 in Rancho Santa Fe, California, USA.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of George J. Lewis 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: Western
The majority of George J. Lewis'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 48% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), George J. Lewis remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Zorro, the Avenger, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best George J. Lewis Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from George J. Lewis's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of George J. Lewis.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Batman | Spanish Delegate (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1964 | 7 Faces of Dr. Lao | Mr. Frisco (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | Kid Galahad | Romero's Trainer (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1961 | The Comancheros | Chief Iron Shirt (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | Zorro, the Avenger | Don Alejandro | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | The Sign of Zorro | Don Alejandro de la Vega | Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | The Tall Stranger | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | The Brothers Rico | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1957 | The Big Land | Dawson | Average | Similar → |
| 1956 | Lust for Life | Gendarme (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | Border River | Sanchez | Average | Similar → |
| 1953 | Desert Legion | Lt. Lopez | Average | Similar → |
| 1953 | Shane | Ryker Man (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | The Bad and the Beautiful | "Far Away Mountain" Test Actor #2 (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | Listen Judge | Political Supporter (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | Hold That Line | Mike Donelli | Average | Similar → |
| 1952 | Viva Zapata! | Rurale Officer (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | Red Mountain | Quantrell Man | Average | Similar → |
| 1951 | Saddle Legion | Mexican Police Captain | Average | Similar → |
| 1951 | Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet the Invisible Man | Torpedo Al (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1950 | Short Grass | Diego | Average | Similar → |
| 1950 | King of the Bullwhip | Rio | Average | Similar → |
| 1950 | Cody of the Pony Express | Mortimer Black | Average | Similar → |
| 1949 | Shockproof | Border Patrolman (Uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1948 | Adventures of Frank and Jesse James | Rafe Henley | Average | Similar → |
| 1948 | Tap Roots | Confederate (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | Silver Trails | José Esteban | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | One Touch of Venus | Detective #2 (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | The Wistful Widow of Wagon Gap | Cowpuncher (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1946 | Beauty and the Bandit | Capitan | Average | Similar → |
| 1946 | Gilda | Huerta (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | The Phantom Rider | Blue Feather | Average | Similar → |
| 1945 | Wagon Wheels Westward | Lunsford | Average | Similar → |
| 1945 | Lady on a Train | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1945 | Federal Operator 99 | Jim Belmont | Average | Similar → |
| 1944 | Open Season for Saps | Ricardo Martel | Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | The Tiger Woman | Morgan | Average | Similar → |
| 1943 | Batman | Burke | Average | Similar → |
| 1943 | Casablanca | Haggling Arab Monkey Seller (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | The Falcon's Brother | Valdez | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | It Started with Eve | Maitre d' (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Beware Spooks! | Danny Emmett | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | The Middleton Family at the New York World's Fair | Nicholas Makaroff | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | The Fighting Marines | Sgt. William Schiller [Chs. 1-4] | Average | Similar → |
| 1934 | The Merry Widow | Escort (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | Allez Oop | The Great Apollo | Average | Similar → |
| 1934 | Lazy River | Armand Lescalle | Average | Similar → |
| 1933 | The Wolf Dog | Bob Whitlock | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | South of the Rio Grande | Ramon Ruiz | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1924 | Captain Blood | Henri d'Ogeron | Super Hit | Similar → |
George J. Lewis - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of George J. Lewis?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring George J. Lewis is "Zorro, the Avenger" with a rating of 9.1/10.
How many movies has George J. Lewis acted in?
George J. Lewis has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by George J. Lewis?
Other notable films include "Silver Trails", "Casablanca", and "Captain Blood".