
John Sheehan
ActingCareer Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of John Sheehan reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of John Sheehan'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 46% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), John Sheehan remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in His First Flame, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best John Sheehan Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from John Sheehan's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of John Sheehan.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 | Pat and Mike | Golf Tournament Player-Announcer (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1951 | His Kind of Woman | Guitarist (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | The Lady and the Bandit | Huggens | Average | Similar → |
| 1950 | Where Danger Lives | Quartz Miner (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1949 | Alias Nick Beal | Reformer | Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | That's My Man | Pharmacist Simpson | Average | Similar → |
| 1947 | Buck Privates Come Home | Drew (INS) (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1946 | Magnificent Doll | Hugo (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1946 | I've Always Loved You | Stagehand 1 | Average | Similar → |
| 1946 | The Killers | Fight Arena Doctor (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | Johnny Come Lately | Cop | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | It Ain't Hay | Storekeeper (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1943 | Silent Witness | Detective Dan Callahan | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | Mug Town | Manager | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Wake Island | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | The Pride of the Yankees | First Paper Hanger (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | This Gun for Hire | Keever (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Woman of the Year | Red Face (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Pacific Blackout | Sergeant | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | Honky Tonk | Townsman (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | The Strawberry Blonde | Streetcleaner (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | City for Conquest | Man Yelling at Ringside (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Gold Rush Maisie | Drunk Greeting 'Pop' (Uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Millionaires in Prison | Deputy Taking Keats & Kellogg to Prison (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | Dust Be My Destiny | County Justice of the Peace (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | Torchy Blane... Playing with Dynamite | Desk Sergeant O'Toole (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | They Made Me a Criminal | Man in Front of Grandma (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | All Over Town | McKee | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | Kid Galahad | Ringside Reporter (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | Marked Woman | Vincent | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | The Great O'Malley | Policeman in Radio Car (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | On the Avenue | Stage Manager | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | Smart Blonde | Leon Blyfuss | Average | Similar → |
| 1936 | The Case of the Black Cat | Sergeant Holcomb (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Ticket to Paradise | Taxi Driver | Average | Similar → |
| 1936 | The Ex-Mrs. Bradford | Bert Murphy (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1936 | Three Godfathers | Ed Barrow | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | The Murder Man | Sweeney | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | His First Flame | Fire-Eating Sam | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | The Circus Clown | Moxley | Average | Similar → |
| 1934 | Little Miss Marker | Sun Rise | Average | Similar → |
| 1934 | The Countess of Monte Cristo | Sterner | Average | Similar → |
| 1933 | King for a Night | Manny | Average | Similar → |
| 1933 | Arizona to Broadway | Flynn's Straightman | Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | State Fair | Barker at Aerial Act (Uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1933 | Hard to Handle | Ed 'Mac' McGrath (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | Lawyer Man | Mike - Bartender (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1932 | Hold 'Em Jail | Mike Maloney | Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | The Criminal Code | 'Mac' McManus | Average | Similar → |
| 1930 | Swing High | Doc May | Hit | Similar → |
John Sheehan - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of John Sheehan?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring John Sheehan is "His First Flame" with a rating of 8.0/10.
How many movies has John Sheehan acted in?
John Sheehan has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by John Sheehan?
Other notable films include "The Pride of the Yankees", "The Killers", and "Kid Galahad".




