John Hoey

Acting

Freshness: Jan 25, 2026

5Total Films

5.9 Highest Rated

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of John Hoey reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 5 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of John Hoey'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 0% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), John Hoey remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Black Beauty, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best John Hoey Movies Ranked

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

★5.9

★5.9

Black Beauty: Told from the POV of Black Beauty himself, his birth and perception of humans are explored, but his first owner, a boy n

Black Beauty

1971•Drama

★5.5

★5.5

The Violent Enemy: During the troubles in Ireland an IRA bomb plot is hatched to blow up a British power station. Sean Rogan (Tom Bell) is

The Violent Enemy

1967•Drama

★5.1

★5.1

At Long Last Love: Four socialites unexpectedly clash: heiress Brooke Carter runs into gambler Johnny Spanish at the race track while playb

At Long Last Love

1975•Comedy

★4.2

Quackser Fortune Has a Cousin in the Bronx (1970) movie poster

★4.2

Quackser Fortune Has a Cousin in the Bronx: In Dublin, a working class family has been unsuccessful in convincing their son to get a real job: the son prefers his j

Quackser Fortune Has a Cousin in the Bronx

1970•Comedy

★0.0

★0.0

Sally's Irish Rogue: A sincere young woman straightens out a wild and irresponsible ladies man

Sally's Irish Rogue

1960•Comedy

Complete Filmography & Success Status

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

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1975	At Long Last Love	The Primitive Man Dancer	Flop	Similar →
1971	Black Beauty	Muldoon	Average	Similar →
1970	Quackser Fortune Has a Cousin in the Bronx	Hall Porter (uncredited)	Flop	Similar →
1967	The Violent Enemy	Seamus	Average	Similar →
1960	Sally's Irish Rogue	Postman	Flop	Similar →

John Hoey - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of John Hoey?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring John Hoey is "Black Beauty" with a rating of 5.9/10.

How many movies has John Hoey acted in?

John Hoey has been featured in at least 5 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by John Hoey?

Other notable films include "The Violent Enemy", "At Long Last Love", and "Quackser Fortune Has a Cousin in the Bronx".