George Tobias
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George Tobias (July 14, 1901 – February 27, 1980) was an American theater, film and television actor. He had character parts and supporting roles in several major films of Hollywood's Golden Age.He is also known for his role as Abner Kravitz on the TV sitcom Bewitched from 1964 to 1971.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of George Tobias 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 George Tobias'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 50% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), George Tobias remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Everybody Does It, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best George Tobias Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from George Tobias's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of George Tobias.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Los Angeles Plays Itself | Al Doyle in Nobody Lives Forever (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | James Stewart: A Wonderful Life | Self (archive footage) | Average | Similar → |
| 1970 | Tora! Tora! Tora! | Captain on Flight Line at Hickam Field (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1966 | The Glass Bottom Boat | Norman Fenimore | Average | Similar → |
| 1964 | The Big Parade of Comedy | Actor in 'Ninotchka' (archive footage) (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1964 | Bullet for a Badman | Diggs | Average | Similar → |
| 1963 | A New Kind of Love | Joe Bergner | Average | Similar → |
| 1958 | Marjorie Morningstar | Maxwell Greech | Average | Similar → |
| 1957 | Silk Stockings | Vassili Markovitch, Commisar of Art | Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | The Seven Little Foys | Barney Green | Average | Similar → |
| 1954 | The Glenn Miller Story | Si Schribman | Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | Desert Pursuit | Ghazili | Average | Similar → |
| 1951 | Ten Tall Men | Londos | Average | Similar → |
| 1951 | Rawhide | Gratz | Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | Southside 1-1000 | Reggie | Average | Similar → |
| 1949 | Everybody Does It | Rossi | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | The Set-Up | Tiny | Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | My Wild Irish Rose | Nick Popolis | Average | Similar → |
| 1947 | The Judge Steps Out | Mike | Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | Sinbad the Sailor | Abbu | Average | Similar → |
| 1946 | Gallant Bess | Lug Johnson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | Nobody Lives Forever | Al Doyle | Average | Similar → |
| 1946 | Her Kind of Man | Joe Marino | Average | Similar → |
| 1945 | Mildred Pierce | Mr. Chris (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1945 | Objective, Burma! | Cpl. Gabby Gordon | Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | Make Your Own Bed | Boris Fenilise | Average | Similar → |
| 1944 | Between Two Worlds | Pete Musick | Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | Passage to Marseille | Petit | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | Thank Your Lucky Stars | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 1943 | Air Force | Asst. Crew Chief | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | My Sister Eileen | Appopolous | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Wings for the Eagle | Jake Hanso | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | Juke Girl | Nick Garcos, the Greek | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Yankee Doodle Dandy | Dietz | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Captains of the Clouds | Blimp Lebec | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | Sergeant York | "Pusher" Ross | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | The Bride Came C.O.D. | Peewee Defoe | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Out of the Fog | Igor Propotkin | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | The Strawberry Blonde | Nicholas Pappalas | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | East of the River | Tony Scaduto | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | City for Conquest | 'Pinky' | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Calling All Husbands | Oscar Armstrong | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | River's End | Andy Dijon | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | They Drive by Night | George Rondolos | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | The Man Who Talked Too Much | Slug McNutt | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | Torrid Zone | Rosario La Mata | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Saturday's Children | Herbert 'Herbie' Smith | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | Music in My Heart | Sascha Bolitov | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | Ninotchka | Russian Visa Official (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | The Hunchback of Notre Dame | Beggar | Hit | Similar → |
George Tobias - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of George Tobias?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring George Tobias is "Everybody Does It" with a rating of 8.1/10.
How many movies has George Tobias acted in?
George Tobias has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by George Tobias?
Other notable films include "Los Angeles Plays Itself", "Mildred Pierce", and "Ninotchka".