John Lancaster

Acting

Freshness: Jan 22, 2026

10Total Films

5.0 Highest Rated

Born: Jan 1, 1857

Birth Place: Richmond, Virginia, USA

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of John Lancaster reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 10 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Comedy

The majority of John Lancaster'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), John Lancaster remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Alas! Poor Yorick!, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best John Lancaster Movies Ranked

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

★5.0

★5.0

Alas! Poor Yorick!: A mentally deranged sanatorium patient imagines that he is the world's greatest actor.

Alas! Poor Yorick!

1913•Comedy

★3.5

A Freight Train Drama (1912) movie poster

★3.5

A Freight Train Drama: Short silent crime film about a man who thrown out by his wife. He joins bandits who want to derail an express train.

A Freight Train Drama

1912

★0.0

An Embarrassing Predicament (1914) movie poster

★0.0

An Embarrassing Predicament: Billy Quill, a bashful bookkeeper, loves Marjorie Keyes, the pretty stenographer. Anatole, the French barber, is also in

An Embarrassing Predicament

1914•Comedy

★0.0

★0.0

A Day Off: Con Ology and Hi Flyer, two henpecked husbands, hit upon a plan whereby they can escape from their domineering spouses f

A Day Off

1912•Comedy

★0.0

★0.0

The Cloud Puncher: It hasn't rained for week and there are no symptoms of coming rain to be found. An itinerant artist carrying a huge canv

The Cloud Puncher

1917•Comedy

Complete Filmography & Success Status

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

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1917	The Cloud Puncher	The Town Squire	Flop	Similar →
1917	Chased Into Love	Her Father	Flop	Similar →
1914	An Embarrassing Predicament	Anatole - the French Barber	Flop	Similar →
1913	Sweeney's Dream	Patrick Sweeney	Flop	Similar →
1913	The Gold Brick	Mr. Till	Flop	Similar →
1913	Alas! Poor Yorick!	-	Flop	Similar →
1912	How the 'Duke of Leisure' Reached His Winter Home	Percival Clarence Montmorence - the Duke of Leisure	Flop	Similar →
1912	A Freight Train Drama	Red	Flop	Similar →
1912	The Hobo's Rest Cure	Bill Grogan - the Happy Hobo	Flop	Similar →
1912	A Day Off	Con Ology	Flop	Similar →

John Lancaster - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of John Lancaster?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring John Lancaster is "Alas! Poor Yorick!" with a rating of 5.0/10.

How many movies has John Lancaster acted in?

John Lancaster has been featured in at least 10 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by John Lancaster?

Other notable films include "A Freight Train Drama", "An Embarrassing Predicament", and "A Day Off".