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Jack Shutta

Acting
Freshness: Jan 21, 2026
22Total Films
9.0 Highest Rated
Born: Apr 3, 1899
Birth Place: Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Jack Shutta reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 22 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Comedy

The majority of Jack Shutta's filmography leans towards the Comedy 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 14% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Jack Shutta remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Hey, Pop!, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Jack Shutta Movies Ranked

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

★9.0
Hey, Pop! (1932) movie poster
★9.0

Hey, Pop!: Roscoe Arbuckle loses his job to protect a young boy from the orphanage.

Hey, Pop!

1932•Comedy
★6.7
Tap Roots (1948) movie poster
★6.7

Tap Roots: Set at the beginning of the Civil War, Tap Roots is all about a county in Mississippi which chooses to secede from the s

Tap Roots

1948•Drama
★6.7
Up Goes Maisie (1946) movie poster
★6.7

Up Goes Maisie: A showgirl working for an inventor battles crooks, who want to steal his ideas.

Up Goes Maisie

1946•Comedy
★6.3
Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet the Invisible Man (1951) movie poster
★6.3

Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet the Invisible Man: As novice detectives, Bud and Lou come face to face with the Invisible Man.

Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet the Invisible Man

1951•Horror
★6.1
The Wistful Widow of Wagon Gap (1947) movie poster
★6.1

The Wistful Widow of Wagon Gap: Chester Wooley and Duke Egan are travelling salesmen who make a stopover in Wagon Gap, Montana while enroute to Californ

The Wistful Widow of Wagon Gap

1947•Comedy

Complete Filmography & Success Status

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

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1951 Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet the Invisible Man Attendant (uncredited) Average Similar →
1950 Bud Abbott and Lou Costello in the Foreign Legion Thug (uncredited) Average Similar →
1948 Tap Roots Carpenter (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1947 The Wistful Widow of Wagon Gap Tough Miner (uncredited) Average Similar →
1947 The Burning Cross Police Lt. Ira Hill Flop Similar →
1946 Up Goes Maisie Waiter (Uncredited) Hit Similar →
1938 Cactus Caballeros - Flop Similar →
1938 Money on Your Life Assasin Flop Similar →
1937 Taking the Count - Flop Similar →
1936 Below the Deadline Chauffeur (uncredited) Flop Similar →
1936 Three of a Kind Automobile Mechanic Flop Similar →
1935 The Girl Who Came Back Policeman (uncredited) Average Similar →
1935 Flicker Fever James Foster Flop Similar →
1935 The E-Flat Man - Flop Similar →
1935 Tars and Stripes Sailor Flop Similar →
1935 Hollywood Trouble - Flop Similar →
1934 The Ghost Walks Head Guard Flop Similar →
1934 The Curtain Falls Undetermined Secondary Role Flop Similar →
1934 Half-Baked Relations - Flop Similar →
1932 Hey, Pop! Restaurant owner Super Hit Similar →
1931 Once a Hero - Flop Similar →
1931 Windy Riley Goes Hollywood Windy Riley Flop Similar →

Jack Shutta - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Jack Shutta?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Jack Shutta is "Hey, Pop!" with a rating of 9.0/10.

How many movies has Jack Shutta acted in?

Jack Shutta has been featured in at least 22 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Jack Shutta?

Other notable films include "Tap Roots", "Up Goes Maisie", and "Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet the Invisible Man".