Joseph Hamilton

Acting

Freshness: Jan 24, 2026

14Total Films

7.7 Highest Rated

Born: Jan 1, 1899

Birth Place: Washington, D.C., USA

About Joseph Hamilton

Joseph Hamilton was an American actor.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Joseph Hamilton reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 14 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Joseph Hamilton'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 14% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Joseph Hamilton remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Inherit the Wind, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Joseph Hamilton Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Joseph Hamilton's career based on audience ratings.

★7.7

★7.7

Inherit the Wind: Schoolteacher Bertram Cates is arrested for teaching his students Darwin's theory of evolution. The case receives nation

Inherit the Wind

1960•Drama

★7.1

★7.1

A Star Is Born: A movie star helps a young singer-actress find fame, even as age and alcoholism send his own career into a downward spir

A Star Is Born

1954•Drama

★6.4

★6.4

Tight Spot: A former model, serving time in prison, becomes a key witness in a trial against a notorious gangster. She is put under

Tight Spot

1955•Drama

★6.3

★6.3

The Hangman: A marshal nicknamed "The Hangman" because of his track record in hunting down and capturing wanted criminals traces a ro

The Hangman

1959•Western

★6.2

The Solid Gold Cadillac (1956) movie poster

★6.2

The Solid Gold Cadillac: Laura Partridge is a very enthusiastic small stockholder of 10 shares in International Projects, a large corporation bas

The Solid Gold Cadillac

1956•Comedy

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Joseph Hamilton.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1964	One Man's Way	Elder Thompson	Flop	Similar →
1960	The Plunderers	Abilene - Barfly	Average	Similar →
1960	Inherit the Wind	Man Yelling at Brady Welcome (uncredited)	Super Hit	Similar →
1959	Attack of the Giant Leeches	Sam Peters (uncredited)	Flop	Similar →
1959	The Hangman	Husband(uncredited)	Average	Similar →
1958	Teenage Cave Man	Member of the Tribe	Flop	Similar →
1958	The Return of Dracula	Man Reporting Murder at Station (uncredited)	Average	Similar →
1958	Jet Attack	Dean Olmstead	Flop	Similar →
1957	The Abductors	Secret Service Agent (as Joe Hamilton)	Flop	Similar →
1957	The Monster That Challenged the World	Other Lock Watchman	Average	Similar →
1956	The Solid Gold Cadillac	McKeever's Lawyer (uncredited)	Average	Similar →
1955	Strange Lady in Town	Mr. Harker (uncredited)	Flop	Similar →
1955	Tight Spot	Judge (uncredited)	Average	Similar →
1954	A Star Is Born	Agent (uncredited)	Hit	Similar →

Joseph Hamilton - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Joseph Hamilton?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Joseph Hamilton is "Inherit the Wind" with a rating of 7.7/10.

How many movies has Joseph Hamilton acted in?

Joseph Hamilton has been featured in at least 14 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Joseph Hamilton?

Other notable films include "A Star Is Born", "Tight Spot", and "The Hangman".