Herb Armstrong

Acting

Freshness: Jan 23, 2026

21Total Films

9.0 Highest Rated

Born: Sep 24, 1924

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Herb Armstrong reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 21 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Herb Armstrong'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 29% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Herb Armstrong remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Five of Me, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Herb Armstrong Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Herb Armstrong's career based on audience ratings.

★9.0

★9.0

The Five of Me: Henry Hawksworth is a man menaced by a multiple personality. There is Dana, the conservative family man; Johnny, violent

The Five of Me

1981•Drama

★7.4

★7.4

Cape Fear: Sam Bowden witnesses a rape committed by Max Cady and testifies against him. When released after 8 years in prison, Cady

Cape Fear

1962•Thriller

★6.8

★6.8

Party Girl: Slick lawyer Thomas Farrell has made a career of defending mobsters in trials. It's not until he meets a lovely showgirl

Party Girl

1958•Crime

★6.6

Yes, Virginia, There Is a Santa Claus (1974) movie poster

★6.6

Yes, Virginia, There Is a Santa Claus: Partly based on a true story, a little girl writes to the editor of a newspaper concerning the existence of Santa Claus.

Yes, Virginia, There Is a Santa Claus

1974•Animation

★6.5

★6.5

Stir Crazy: New Yorkers Skip Donahue and Harry Monroe have no jobs and no prospects, so they decide to flee the city and find work e

Stir Crazy

1980•Comedy

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Herb Armstrong.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2008	Dating Games People Play	Fred Jenkins	Flop	Similar →
1990	Loose Cannons	Cheshire Cat	Flop	Similar →
1986	Big Trouble	Night Security Guard	Flop	Similar →
1981	Return of the Rebels	Sheriff	Average	Similar →
1981	The Five of Me	Bowling Alley Manager	Super Hit	Similar →
1980	Seems Like Old Times	Jack	Average	Similar →
1980	Stir Crazy	County Jail Guard	Hit	Similar →
1978	The Great Smokey Roadblock	Calvin Engle	Average	Similar →
1978	Mean Dog Blues	Bailiff	Flop	Similar →
1975	Attack on Terror: The FBI vs. the Ku Klux Klan	Court Clerk	Flop	Similar →
1974	Yes, Virginia, There Is a Santa Claus	Officer Reilly (voice)	Hit	Similar →
1974	For Pete's Sake	Insurance Man	Average	Similar →
1972	Something Evil	Mr. Schiller	Average	Similar →
1971	Travis Logan, D.A.	-	Hit	Similar →
1969	Operation Heartbeat	Anaesthesiologist	Flop	Similar →
1962	Cape Fear	Waiter	Hit	Similar →
1961	Gun Street	Jeff Baxley	Flop	Similar →
1960	The Rise and Fall of Legs Diamond	Cherry Nose Gioe (uncredited)	Average	Similar →
1959	The FBI Story	Frank Nash (uncredited)	Average	Similar →
1959	The Young Captives	Mr. Howel	Flop	Similar →
1958	Party Girl	Intern (uncredited)	Hit	Similar →

Herb Armstrong - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Herb Armstrong?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Herb Armstrong is "The Five of Me" with a rating of 9.0/10.

How many movies has Herb Armstrong acted in?

Herb Armstrong has been featured in at least 21 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Herb Armstrong?

Other notable films include "Cape Fear", "Party Girl", and "Yes, Virginia, There Is a Santa Claus".