J. Scott Smart - Actor Profile

J. Scott Smart

Acting
Freshness: Jan 25, 2026
15Total Films
7.2 Highest Rated

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of J. Scott Smart reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 15 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of J. Scott Smart'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 20% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), J. Scott Smart remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Some Like It Hot, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best J. Scott Smart Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from J. Scott Smart's career based on audience ratings.

★7.2
Some Like It Hot (1939) movie poster
★7.2

Some Like It Hot: Nicky Nelson is a fast-talking sideshow barker with a wax-and-alive concession on Atlantic City's boardwalk. Even with t

Some Like It Hot

1939•Comedy
★7.1
Kiss of Death (1947) movie poster
★7.1

Kiss of Death: An ex-con trying to go straight must face a crazed criminal out for revenge.

Kiss of Death

1947•Crime
★6.8
Johnny Apollo (1940) movie poster
★6.8

Johnny Apollo: Wall Street broker Robert Cain, Sr., is jailed for embezzling. His college graduate son Bob then turns to crime to raise

Johnny Apollo

1940•Drama
★6.4
One Hundred Men and a Girl (1937) movie poster
★6.4

One Hundred Men and a Girl: The daughter of a struggling musician forms a symphony orchestra made up of his unemployed friends and through persisten

One Hundred Men and a Girl

1937•Comedy
★5.8
Danger Signal (1945) movie poster
★5.8

Danger Signal: After robbing and murdering his married lover and then making her death look like suicide, conniving philanderer Ronnie

Danger Signal

1945•Crime

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of J. Scott Smart.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1951 The Fat Man Brad Runyan Average Similar →
1948 Embraceable You Undetermined Minor Role (scenes deleted) Average Similar →
1947 Kiss of Death (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1946 Shadow of a Woman Timothy Freeman Flop Similar →
1945 Danger Signal Mrs. Crockett's Roomer Average Similar →
1940 Johnny Apollo Leader of Conga (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1939 Some Like It Hot Joe - Hamburger Man Hit Similar →
1939 Panama Patrol Eli Maing Flop Similar →
1938 Cipher Bureau Carlson Flop Similar →
1937 One Hundred Men and a Girl Stage Doorman Average Similar →
1937 Love in a Bungalow Wilbur Babcock Flop Similar →
1937 The Wildcatter Smiley Flop Similar →
1937 Top of the Town Beaton Flop Similar →
1937 When Love Is Young Winthrop Grove Flop Similar →
1937 Girl Overboard Wilbur Jenkins Flop Similar →

J. Scott Smart - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of J. Scott Smart?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring J. Scott Smart is "Some Like It Hot" with a rating of 7.2/10.

How many movies has J. Scott Smart acted in?

J. Scott Smart has been featured in at least 15 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by J. Scott Smart?

Other notable films include "Kiss of Death", "Johnny Apollo", and "One Hundred Men and a Girl".