Jack Perkins

Acting

Freshness: Jan 22, 2026

17Total Films

10.0 Highest Rated

Born: Dec 28, 1933

Birth Place: Cleveland, Ohio, USA

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Jack Perkins reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 17 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Documentary

The majority of Jack Perkins'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 12% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Jack Perkins remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in King Arthur: His Life and Legends, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Jack Perkins Movies Ranked

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

★10.0

King Arthur: His Life and Legends (1995) movie poster

★10.0

King Arthur: His Life and Legends: The legend of King Arthur spans centuries and has inspired countless novels and films. But who was King Arthur, and what

King Arthur: His Life and Legends

1995•Documentary

★7.8

Sigmund Freud: Analysis of a Mind (1996) movie poster

★7.8

Sigmund Freud: Analysis of a Mind: Sigmund Freud's revolutionary ideas transformed our conception of the mind. Yet, fears and obsessions wracked the father

Sigmund Freud: Analysis of a Mind

1996•Documentary

★2.0

Becoming Acadia:

Becoming Acadia

2015•Documentary

★0.0

★0.0

Air Maine: Host Jack Perkins (of the A&E "Biography" series) takes to the skies to show us an aerial view of the state of Maine. Fr

Air Maine

1997•Documentary

★0.0

A Sense of Place, a Sense of Time (2001) movie poster

★0.0

A Sense of Place, a Sense of Time: This documentary features Islesford Island, Maine, one of many small but inhabited islands off the east coast of America

A Sense of Place, a Sense of Time

2001•Documentary

Complete Filmography & Success Status

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

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2015	Becoming Acadia	Narrator (voice)	Flop	Similar →
2011	The Life of Senator Margaret Chase Smith	Self - Narrator	Flop	Similar →
2008	Acadia Always	Narrator	Flop	Similar →
2002	Maine Biographies: L.L. Bean	Self - Narrator	Flop	Similar →
2001	A Sense of Place, a Sense of Time	Narrator	Flop	Similar →
1998	J.W. Marriott: Host to the World	Host	Flop	Similar →
1997	Light Spirit: Lighthouses of the Maine Coast	Narrator	Flop	Similar →
1997	Air Maine	Self	Flop	Similar →
1996	J. Pierpont Morgan: Emperor of Wall Street	Narrator	Flop	Similar →
1996	Sigmund Freud: Analysis of a Mind	Self - Host	Super Hit	Similar →
1996	High on Maine	Narrator	Flop	Similar →
1995	King Arthur: His Life and Legends	-	Super Hit	Similar →
1994	Maine: America's Coast	Narrator	Flop	Similar →
1994	Santa Claus	Self - Host	Flop	Similar →
1993	Julius Caesar: Master of the Roman World	Host	Flop	Similar →
1992	The Gift of Acadia	Host	Flop	Similar →
1968	From Runaway to Hippie	Self - Narrator	Flop	Similar →

Jack Perkins - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Jack Perkins?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Jack Perkins is "King Arthur: His Life and Legends" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Jack Perkins acted in?

Jack Perkins has been featured in at least 17 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Jack Perkins?

Other notable films include "Sigmund Freud: Analysis of a Mind", "Becoming Acadia", and "Air Maine".