Gilman Rankin

Acting

Freshness: Jan 24, 2026

12Total Films

7.5 Highest Rated

Born: Apr 17, 1911

Birth Place: Boston, Massachusetts, USA

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Gilman Rankin 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: Drama

The majority of Gilman Rankin'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 17% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Gilman Rankin remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Midnight Cowboy, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Gilman Rankin Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Gilman Rankin's career based on audience ratings.

★7.5

★7.5

Midnight Cowboy: Joe Buck is a wide-eyed hustler from Texas hoping to score big with wealthy New York City women; he finds a companion in

Midnight Cowboy

1969•Drama

★7.3

Assault on Precinct 13 (1976) movie poster

★7.3

Assault on Precinct 13: A highway patrol officer, two criminals, and a station secretary form an unlikely alliance to defend a defunct Los Angel

Assault on Precinct 13

1976•Thriller

★6.4

★6.4

Union Station: Police catch a break when suspected kidnappers are spotted on a train heading towards Union Station. Police, train stati

Union Station

1950•Thriller

★6.4

★6.4

Car of Tomorrow: A series of demonstrations of the kind of motoring accessories we'll all take for granted in the future.

Car of Tomorrow

1951•Animation

★6.3

★6.3

Illegal: A hugely successful DA goes into private practice after sending a man to the chair -- only to find out later he was inno

Illegal

1955•Crime

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Gilman Rankin.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1976	Assault on Precinct 13	Bus Driver	Hit	Similar →
1969	Midnight Cowboy	Woodsy Niles	Super Hit	Similar →
1959	Face of a Fugitive	Deputy at Rocks (uncredited)	Average	Similar →
1958	The Power of the Resurrection	Joseph of Arimathea	Flop	Similar →
1957	Black Patch	Judge Parnell (as Gil Rankin)	Flop	Similar →
1956	Dance with Me, Henry	McKay (uncredited)	Flop	Similar →
1956	Ghost Town	Rev. Wheedle	Flop	Similar →
1955	Illegal	Juror (uncredited)	Average	Similar →
1954	Phffft	Minor Role (uncredited)	Average	Similar →
1954	The Big Moment	Registrar	Flop	Similar →
1951	Car of Tomorrow	Narrator (voice)	Average	Similar →
1950	Union Station	Doctor (uncredited)	Average	Similar →

Gilman Rankin - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Gilman Rankin?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Gilman Rankin is "Midnight Cowboy" with a rating of 7.5/10.

How many movies has Gilman Rankin acted in?

Gilman Rankin has been featured in at least 12 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Gilman Rankin?

Other notable films include "Assault on Precinct 13", "Union Station", and "Car of Tomorrow".