Joe Kirkwood Jr. - Actor Profile

Joe Kirkwood Jr.

Acting
Freshness: Feb 02, 2026
12Total Films
6.0 Highest Rated
Born: May 30, 1920
Birth Place: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Joe Kirkwood Jr. reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 12 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Comedy

The majority of Joe Kirkwood Jr.'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 0% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Joe Kirkwood Jr. remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Joe Palooka in Fighting Mad, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Joe Kirkwood Jr. Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Joe Kirkwood Jr.'s career based on audience ratings.

★6.0
Joe Palooka in Fighting Mad (1948) movie poster
★6.0

Joe Palooka in Fighting Mad: Joe Palooka goes blind during a fight. An operation restores his vision, but he's told not to fight for a year. His trai

Joe Palooka in Fighting Mad

1948•Comedy
★6.0
Joe Palooka in Winner Take All (1948) movie poster
★6.0

Joe Palooka in Winner Take All: Joe is scheduled for the big fight as usual. This one has more fight sequences than plot.

Joe Palooka in Winner Take All

1948•Comedy
★6.0
Joe Palooka in the Knockout (1947) movie poster
★6.0

Joe Palooka in the Knockout: The third of the Monogram series based on Ham Fisher's "Joe Palooka" comic strip, opens with Knobby Walsh, the manager o

Joe Palooka in the Knockout

1947•Comedy
★6.0
Joe Palooka in the Big Fight (1949) movie poster
★6.0

Joe Palooka in the Big Fight: Gangsters frame Joe on a drunk charge and a murder rap so they can put their own fighter into a big event. Joe investiga

Joe Palooka in the Big Fight

1949•Comedy
★4.0
Joe Palooka Meets Humphrey (1950) movie poster
★4.0

Joe Palooka Meets Humphrey: Newlyweds Joe and Anne Palooka are delayed in their honeymoon plans by the helpful Humphrey Pennyworth and by considera

Joe Palooka Meets Humphrey

1950•Family

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Joe Kirkwood Jr..

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1961 The Marriage-Go-Round Henry 'Doc' Granger Flop Similar →
1951 Joe Palooka in Triple Cross Joe Palooka Flop Similar →
1950 Joe Palooka in the Squared Circle Joe Palooka Flop Similar →
1950 Joe Palooka in Humphrey Takes a Chance Joe Palooka Flop Similar →
1950 Joe Palooka Meets Humphrey Joe Palooka Flop Similar →
1949 Joe Palooka in the Counterpunch Joe Palooka Flop Similar →
1949 Joe Palooka in the Big Fight Joe Palooka Average Similar →
1948 Joe Palooka in Winner Take All Joe Palooka Average Similar →
1948 Joe Palooka in Fighting Mad Joe Palooka Average Similar →
1947 Joe Palooka in the Knockout Joe Palooka Average Similar →
1946 Gentleman Joe Palooka Joe Palooka Flop Similar →
1946 Joe Palooka, Champ Joe Palooka Flop Similar →

Joe Kirkwood Jr. - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Joe Kirkwood Jr.?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Joe Kirkwood Jr. is "Joe Palooka in Fighting Mad" with a rating of 6.0/10.

How many movies has Joe Kirkwood Jr. acted in?

Joe Kirkwood Jr. has been featured in at least 12 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Joe Kirkwood Jr.?

Other notable films include "Joe Palooka in Winner Take All", "Joe Palooka in the Knockout", and "Joe Palooka in the Big Fight".