Graham McNamee - Actor Profile

Graham McNamee

Acting
Freshness: Jan 29, 2026
11Total Films
8.7 Highest Rated
Born: Jul 10, 1888
Birth Place: Washington, District of Columbia, USA

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Graham McNamee reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 11 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Documentary

The majority of Graham McNamee's filmography leans towards the Documentary 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 18% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Graham McNamee remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Krakatoa, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Graham McNamee Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Graham McNamee's career based on audience ratings.

★8.7
Krakatoa (1933) movie poster
★8.7

Krakatoa: Krakatoa is a 1933 American Pre-Code short documentary film produced by Joe Rock. The story describes how the 1883 erupt

Krakatoa

1933•Documentary
★7.5
Hindenburg Disaster Newsreel Footage (1937) movie poster
★7.5

Hindenburg Disaster Newsreel Footage: The airship Hindenburg, arriving from Europe, was being led to its mooring at Lakehurst, New Jersey when suddenly disast

Hindenburg Disaster Newsreel Footage

1937•Documentary
★6.4
Wings in the Dark (1935) movie poster
★6.4

Wings in the Dark: In his dedicated pursuit of technology that will aid pilots to safely "fly blind" during adverse conditions, aerial inno

Wings in the Dark

1935•Adventure
★5.9
The Phantom of Crestwood (1932) movie poster
★5.9

The Phantom of Crestwood: Five men have to prove their innocence when a blackmailer is murdered.

The Phantom of Crestwood

1932•Crime
★3.0
The Chief (1933) movie poster
★3.0

The Chief: The dim-witted son of a heroic fire chief tries to follow in his late father's footsteps, only to become the unknowing p

The Chief

1933•Comedy

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Graham McNamee.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1942 Menace of the Rising Sun Self - Narrator (voice) Flop Similar →
1942 Cavalcade of Aviation Self - Narrator (voice) Flop Similar →
1939 Going Places with Graham McNamee, #66 - Flop Similar →
1939 Going Places with Graham McNamee, #59 Self - Narrator Flop Similar →
1937 Hindenburg Disaster Newsreel Footage Narrator (Universal Newsreel) Super Hit Similar →
1937 Norman Alley's Bombing of the U.S.S. Panay Narrator Flop Similar →
1935 Wings in the Dark Radio Announcer Average Similar →
1934 World's Fair Narrator Flop Similar →
1933 The Chief Himself - Radio Announcer and Bandleader Flop Similar →
1933 Krakatoa Narrator Super Hit Similar →
1932 The Phantom of Crestwood Radio Announcer (uncredited) Average Similar →

Graham McNamee - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Graham McNamee?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Graham McNamee is "Krakatoa" with a rating of 8.7/10.

How many movies has Graham McNamee acted in?

Graham McNamee has been featured in at least 11 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Graham McNamee?

Other notable films include "Hindenburg Disaster Newsreel Footage", "Wings in the Dark", and "The Phantom of Crestwood".