John Baer

Acting

Freshness: Jan 21, 2026

20Total Films

7.2 Highest Rated

Born: Jun 6, 1923

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of John Baer reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 20 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of John Baer'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 10% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), John Baer remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in We're No Angels, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best John Baer Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from John Baer's career based on audience ratings.

★7.2

★7.2

We're No Angels: Three convicts escape from prison on Devil's Island just before Christmas and arrive at a nearby French colonial town. T

We're No Angels

1955•Comedy

★7.2

The Mississippi Gambler (1953) movie poster

★7.2

The Mississippi Gambler: Mark Fallon, with partner Kansas John Polly, tries to introduce honest gambling on the riverboats. His first success mak

The Mississippi Gambler

1953•Romance

★6.2

★6.2

Indian Uprising: It's 1885 in Arizona and an Army Captain has dispersed his troops to keep the whites off of Government land thereby keep

Indian Uprising

1952•Western

★6.0

★6.0

Operation Pacific: During WWII, Duke E. Gifford is second in command of the USS Thunderfish, a submarine which is firing off torpedoes that

Operation Pacific

1951•War

★6.0

★6.0

Arizona Manhunt: Arizona Manhunt was the second entry in Republic's "Rough Ridin' Kids" series. Michael Chapin returns as Red, the precoc

Arizona Manhunt

1951•Western

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of John Baer.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1967	Bikini Paradise	Lt. Anthony Crane	Average	Similar →
1962	The Chapman Report	Boy Barclay (uncredited)	Flop	Similar →
1961	Fear No More	Keith Burgess	Flop	Similar →
1961	The Cat Burglar	Alan Sheridan	Average	Similar →
1959	Guns, Girls and Gangsters	Steve Thomas	Average	Similar →
1958	Tarawa Beachhead	Johnny Campbell	Average	Similar →
1958	Night of the Blood Beast	Steve Dunlap	Flop	Similar →
1957	The Hardy Boys: The Mystery of the Ghost Farm	Eric	Flop	Similar →
1956	Huk!	Bart Rogers	Flop	Similar →
1955	We're No Angels	Paul Trochard	Hit	Similar →
1955	City of Shadows	Dan Mason	Flop	Similar →
1954	The Miami Story	Ted Delacorte	Flop	Similar →
1954	Riding Shotgun	Deputy Ross Hughes	Average	Similar →
1953	The Mississippi Gambler	Laurent Dureau	Hit	Similar →
1952	Indian Uprising	Lt. Whitley	Average	Similar →
1951	Superman and the Mole Men	Dr. Reed (uncredited)	Flop	Similar →
1951	The Family Secret	-	Average	Similar →
1951	Arizona Manhunt	Deputy Jim Brown	Average	Similar →
1951	Operation Pacific	Fighter Pilot (uncredited)	Average	Similar →
1950	The Flying Missile	Jet Pilot	Flop	Similar →

John Baer - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of John Baer?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring John Baer is "We're No Angels" with a rating of 7.2/10.

How many movies has John Baer acted in?

John Baer has been featured in at least 20 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by John Baer?

Other notable films include "The Mississippi Gambler", "Indian Uprising", and "Operation Pacific".