John Forrest

Acting

Freshness: Jan 21, 2026

12Total Films

7.3 Highest Rated

Born: May 14, 1931

Birth Place: Bridgeport, Connecticut, USA

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of John Forrest 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: Drama

The majority of John Forrest'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 50% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), John Forrest remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Great Expectations, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best John Forrest Movies Ranked

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

★7.3

★7.3

Great Expectations: In this Dickens adaptation, orphan Pip discovers through lawyer Mr. Jaggers that a mysterious benefactor wishes to ensur

Great Expectations

1946•Drama

★7.2

★7.2

The Guinea Pig: A working-class boy wins a scholarship to a public school, as part of a post-World War Two experiment in bringing boys o

The Guinea Pig

1948•Drama

★6.9

Tom Brown's Schooldays (1951) movie poster

★6.9

Tom Brown's Schooldays: When Tom Brown arrives at Rugby boarding school, he’s mercilessly tormented by the school’s evil bully Flashman. With th

Tom Brown's Schooldays

1951•Drama

★6.7

The Franchise Affair (1951) movie poster

★6.7

The Franchise Affair: An English country lawyer weighs the case of a schoolgirl who claims she was kidnapped by two women.

The Franchise Affair

1951•Mystery

★6.6

★6.6

Gift Horse: Compton Bennett's war drama The Gift Horse follows the fortunes of ageing destroyer The Ballantrae and her crew from the

Gift Horse

1952•Adventure

Complete Filmography & Success Status

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

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1976	The Bawdy Adventures of Tom Jones	Captain Blifil	Flop	Similar →
1963	Decision at Midnight	-	Average	Similar →
1961	Very Important Person	Lieutenant Hans "'Grassy' Green" Kringling	Flop	Similar →
1953	Black 13	Wally	Flop	Similar →
1953	The Straw Man	Johnny Gordon	Average	Similar →
1952	Gift Horse	Appleby the Captain's Steward	Hit	Similar →
1951	Tom Brown's Schooldays	Flashman	Hit	Similar →
1951	The Franchise Affair	Leslie Wynn	Hit	Similar →
1949	Adam and Evelyne	Tony	Hit	Similar →
1948	The Guinea Pig	Fitch	Hit	Similar →
1946	Great Expectations	The Pale Young Gentleman	Hit	Similar →
1945	Identity Unknown	Joe Granowski	Flop	Similar →

John Forrest - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of John Forrest?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring John Forrest is "Great Expectations" with a rating of 7.3/10.

How many movies has John Forrest acted in?

John Forrest has been featured in at least 12 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by John Forrest?

Other notable films include "The Guinea Pig", "Tom Brown's Schooldays", and "The Franchise Affair".