Irving Pichel
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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Irving Pichel (June 24, 1891 – July 13, 1954) was an American actor and film director. He married Violette Wilson, daughter of Jackson Stitt Wilson, a Methodist minister and Socialist mayor of Berkeley, California. Her sister was actress Viola Barry. The Pichels had three sons, Pichel Wilson, Julian Irving, and Marlowe Agnew. Description above from the Wikipedia article Irving Pichel, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Irving Pichel 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 Irving Pichel'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 26% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Irving Pichel remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in How Green Was My Valley, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Irving Pichel Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Irving Pichel's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Irving Pichel.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | Martin Luther | Brueck | Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | This Is Korea! | Narrator | Average | Similar → |
| 1951 | Santa Fe | Harned | Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | The Maya Through the Ages | Narrator | Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | Destination Moon | Off Screen Narrator of Woody Woodpecker Cartoon (voice) (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1950 | The Great Rupert | Puzzled Pedestrian (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1949 | She Wore a Yellow Ribbon | Narrator (voice) (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | They Won't Believe Me | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | The Bride Wore Boots | Steeplechase Announcer (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1946 | Tomorrow Is Forever | Radio Commentator (Voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 1944 | Belle of the Yukon | Narrator (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1943 | Happy Land | Radio Announcer (voice) (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1943 | The Moon Is Down | Peder (Innkeeper) (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | December 7th | Narrator (voice) (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | The Battle of Midway | Narrator (voice) (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | How Green Was My Valley | Adult Huw (Voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Cavalcade of the Academy Awards | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Juarez | General Carbajal | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Exile Express | Foreign Agent at Restaurant | Flop | Similar → |
| 1938 | Topper Takes a Trip | Prosecutor | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Newsboys' Home | Tom Davenport | Average | Similar → |
| 1938 | There Goes My Heart | Mr. Gorman | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Jezebel | Huger | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | High, Wide and Handsome | Mr. Stark | Average | Similar → |
| 1936 | General Spanky | Simmons | Average | Similar → |
| 1936 | Dracula's Daughter | Sandor | Average | Similar → |
| 1935 | 3 Kids and a Queen | Kraft | Average | Similar → |
| 1935 | Special Agent | U.S. District Attorney | Average | Similar → |
| 1934 | The Silver Streak | Bronte | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | I Am a Thief | Count Carlo Trentini | Average | Similar → |
| 1934 | Cleopatra | Apollodorus | Average | Similar → |
| 1934 | British Agent | Sergei Pavlov | Average | Similar → |
| 1934 | Return of the Terror | Daniel Burke | Average | Similar → |
| 1934 | Fog Over Frisco | Jake Bello | Average | Similar → |
| 1933 | I'm No Angel | Clayton's Attorney (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1933 | Night Flight | Dr. Decosta | Average | Similar → |
| 1933 | Before Dawn | Police Radio Announcer (voice) (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1933 | The Story of Temple Drake | Lee Goodwin | Average | Similar → |
| 1933 | The Woman Accused | District Attorney Clark | Average | Similar → |
| 1933 | The Mysterious Rider | Cliff Harkness | Average | Similar → |
| 1932 | Madame Butterfly | Yamadori | Flop | Similar → |
| 1932 | Wild Girl | Rufe Waters | Average | Similar → |
| 1932 | Westward Passage | Harry Ottendorf | Average | Similar → |
| 1932 | Forgotten Commandments | Prof. Marinoff | Average | Similar → |
| 1932 | The Miracle Man | Henry Holmes | Average | Similar → |
| 1932 | Two Kinds of Women | Senator Krull | Flop | Similar → |
| 1931 | The Cheat | Hardy Livingstone | Average | Similar → |
| 1931 | An American Tragedy | District Attorney Orville Mason | Average | Similar → |
| 1931 | Murder by the Clock | Philip Endicott | Average | Similar → |
| 1930 | The Right to Love | Caleb Evans | Flop | Similar → |
Irving Pichel - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Irving Pichel?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Irving Pichel is "How Green Was My Valley" with a rating of 7.3/10.
How many movies has Irving Pichel acted in?
Irving Pichel has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Irving Pichel?
Other notable films include "There Goes My Heart", "Martin Luther", and "Jezebel".