Jack Murphy

Acting

Freshness: Jan 21, 2026

14Total Films

7.0 Highest Rated

Born: Mar 6, 1911

Birth Place: Seattle, Washington, USA

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Jack Murphy reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 14 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Jack Murphy'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 21% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Jack Murphy remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Stella Dallas, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Jack Murphy Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Jack Murphy's career based on audience ratings.

★7.0

★7.0

Stella Dallas: An eccentric lower class woman struggles to gain respect in high society after marrying a wealthy man, and the problem g

Stella Dallas

1925•Drama

★6.6

★6.6

Union Pacific: One of the last bills signed by President Lincoln authorizes pushing the Union Pacific Railroad across the wilderness to

Union Pacific

1939•Drama

★6.5

★6.5

Young Dr. Kildare: A medical school graduate takes an internship at a big city hospital, only to be subjected to a rigorous (and sometimes

Young Dr. Kildare

1938•Drama

★6.2

★6.2

They Gave Him a Gun: With no other prospects, a World War I veteran puts the skills they taught him in the War to use.

They Gave Him a Gun

1937•War

★6.0

★6.0

Fiddlesticks: Harry will do anything to be a musician, but it takes a junk collector to discover his hidden talents.

Fiddlesticks

1927•Comedy

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Jack Murphy.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1939	Union Pacific	Terry (uncredited)	Hit	Similar →
1938	Young Dr. Kildare	Intern (uncredited)	Hit	Similar →
1937	Parnell	Irish Party Committeeman	Flop	Similar →
1937	They Gave Him a Gun	Hick Boy (uncredited)	Average	Similar →
1928	Motorboat Mamas	-	Flop	Similar →
1928	Run, Girl, Run	Minor Role	Flop	Similar →
1927	Fiddlesticks	Bystander	Average	Similar →
1927	Broke in China	Smoker with Photographer	Average	Similar →
1926	The Texas Streak	Jimmie Hollis	Flop	Similar →
1925	Tumbleweeds	Bart Lassiter	Average	Similar →
1925	Stella Dallas	Morrison Child	Hit	Similar →
1925	Perils of the Wild	Jack Robinson	Flop	Similar →
1925	Super-Hooper-Dyne Lizzies	Driver Seeking Car (uncredited)	Flop	Similar →
1925	His Marriage Wow	Wedding Guest	Average	Similar →

Jack Murphy - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Jack Murphy?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Jack Murphy is "Stella Dallas" with a rating of 7.0/10.

How many movies has Jack Murphy acted in?

Jack Murphy has been featured in at least 14 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Jack Murphy?

Other notable films include "Union Pacific", "Young Dr. Kildare", and "They Gave Him a Gun".