Jay Kirby

Acting

Freshness: Jan 21, 2026

18Total Films

7.0 Highest Rated

Born: Jan 28, 1920

Birth Place: Kansas City, Missouri, USA

About Jay Kirby

American actor best known for a short string of Hopalong Cassidy Westerns in the 1940s in which he played Cassidy's youthful sidekick Johnny Travers.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Jay Kirby reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 18 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Western

The majority of Jay Kirby's filmography leans towards the Western 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 6% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Jay Kirby remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Marshal of Reno, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Jay Kirby Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Jay Kirby's career based on audience ratings.

★7.0

★7.0

Marshal of Reno: One of two towns will be selected to be the County Seat and Editor Palmer has a gang working to make sure his town is ch

Marshal of Reno

1944•Western

★6.0

★6.0

Masked Raiders: Texas Rangers Tim Holt and Richard Martin are dispatched to halt a gang of masked outlaws terrorizing the frontier. Infi

Masked Raiders

1949•Western

★6.0

Wagon Wheels Westward (1945) movie poster

★6.0

Wagon Wheels Westward: In this western, Red Ryder leads a wagon train of homesteaders into a ghost town and discovers that it has become an out

Wagon Wheels Westward

1945•Western

★5.6

Rockin' in the Rockies (1945) movie poster

★5.6

Rockin' in the Rockies: Rancher Rusty Williams is away at agricultural college and leaves his spread in the hands of his older cousin Shorty. Sh

Rockin' in the Rockies

1945•Western

★5.3

★5.3

Border Patrol: When three Texas Rangers try to investigate kidnapped Mexicans being used as forced labor in the mines of Silver Bullet,

Border Patrol

1943•Western

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Jay Kirby.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1949	Masked Raiders	Luke Trevitt	Average	Similar →
1948	Son of God’s Country	Frank Thornton	Flop	Similar →
1948	Partners of the Sunset	Dan Thompson	Flop	Similar →
1948	Oklahoma Badlands	Ken Rawlins	Flop	Similar →
1946	Conquest of Cheyenne	Tom Dean	Flop	Similar →
1946	Days of Buffalo Bill	Jim Owens	Flop	Similar →
1945	Wagon Wheels Westward	Bob Adams	Average	Similar →
1945	Rockin' in the Rockies	Rusty Williams	Average	Similar →
1944	Sheriff of Las Vegas	Tom Blackwell	Flop	Similar →
1944	Zorro's Black Whip	Randolph Meredith	Flop	Similar →
1944	Marshal of Reno	Danny Boyd	Hit	Similar →
1944	Sundown Riders	Jay Kirby	Flop	Similar →
1943	Colt Comrades	Johnny Travers	Flop	Similar →
1943	Leather Burners	Johnny Travers	Flop	Similar →
1943	Border Patrol	Johnny Travers	Flop	Similar →
1943	Hoppy Serves a Writ	Johnny Travers	Flop	Similar →
1942	Lost Canyon	Johnny Travers	Flop	Similar →
1942	Undercover Man	Breezy Travers	Flop	Similar →

Jay Kirby - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Jay Kirby?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Jay Kirby is "Marshal of Reno" with a rating of 7.0/10.

How many movies has Jay Kirby acted in?

Jay Kirby has been featured in at least 18 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Jay Kirby?

Other notable films include "Masked Raiders", "Wagon Wheels Westward", and "Rockin' in the Rockies".