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Jay Ward

Acting
Freshness: Jan 22, 2026
18Total Films
7.4 Highest Rated
Born: Aug 15, 1921
Birth Place: USA

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Jay Ward 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: Drama

The majority of Jay Ward'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 28% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Jay Ward remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Captains Courageous, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Jay Ward Movies Ranked

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

★7.4
Captains Courageous (1937) movie poster
★7.4

Captains Courageous: Harvey, the arrogant and spoiled son of an indulgent absentee-father, falls overboard from a transatlantic steamship and

Captains Courageous

1937•Adventure
★6.9
Pilgrimage (1933) movie poster
★6.9

Pilgrimage: A mother from Arkansas is very possessive of her grown son. To prevent him from getting married she has him drafted into

Pilgrimage

1933•Drama
★6.8
Edison, the Man (1940) movie poster
★6.8

Edison, the Man: In flashback, fifty years after inventing the light bulb, an 82-year-old Edison tells his story starting at age twenty-t

Edison, the Man

1940•History
★6.6
Keeper of the Flame (1943) movie poster
★6.6

Keeper of the Flame: Famed reporter Stephen O'Malley travels to a small town to investigate the death of a national hero.

Keeper of the Flame

1943•Drama
★6.6
Mr. Moto Takes a Vacation (1939) movie poster
★6.6

Mr. Moto Takes a Vacation: Mr. Moto is in Egypt to thwart a criminal mastermind determined to steal the priceless crown of the Queen of Sheba. When

Mr. Moto Takes a Vacation

1939•Action

Complete Filmography & Success Status

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

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1943 Keeper of the Flame - Hit Similar →
1943 Harrigan's Kid McNarmara Flop Similar →
1941 Pot o' Gold Boyfriend (uncredited) Average Similar →
1940 Edison, the Man John Schofield Hit Similar →
1939 Mr. Moto Takes a Vacation Benny the Bellhop (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1938 The Strange Case of Dr. Meade Rufe Flop Similar →
1938 Love Finds Andy Hardy Gene (uncredited) Average Similar →
1937 Captains Courageous Pogey Williams (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1935 In Spite of Danger Tommy Sullivan Flop Similar →
1934 Big Hearted Herbert Robert Kainess Flop Similar →
1934 Hold That Girl Warren Flop Similar →
1934 As Husbands Go Wilbur Flop Similar →
1933 To the Last Man Lynn Hayden - as child Average Similar →
1933 Goodbye Again Theodore Clayton Flop Similar →
1933 Pilgrimage Jimmy Saunders Hit Similar →
1933 The Man Who Dared Jan Novak as a Boy Average Similar →
1932 Emma Bill as a Child (uncredited) Average Similar →
1931 Reducing Marty Truffle Flop Similar →

Jay Ward - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Jay Ward?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Jay Ward is "Captains Courageous" with a rating of 7.4/10.

How many movies has Jay Ward acted in?

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

What are some other popular movies by Jay Ward?

Other notable films include "Pilgrimage", "Edison, the Man", and "Keeper of the Flame".