Lanny Rees

Acting

Freshness: Jan 22, 2026

10Total Films

7.5 Highest Rated

Born: Dec 14, 1933

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Lanny Rees 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 Lanny Rees'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 20% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Lanny Rees remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Banjo, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Lanny Rees Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Lanny Rees's career based on audience ratings.

★7.5

★7.5

Banjo: Family drama about a young farm girl, suddenly orphaned, who must give up her beloved dog when she's sent to live with h

Banjo

1947•Family

★7.0

★7.0

The Life of Riley: Inspired by the popular '40s radio show of the same title, director Irving Brecher's 1949 comedy stars William Bendix as

The Life of Riley

1949•Comedy

★6.2

★6.2

Home in Oklahoma: In this Roy Rogers entry, featuring a song written by Oklahoma Governor Roy J. Turner (making him and Lousiania's Jimmie

Home in Oklahoma

1946•Action

★6.1

★6.1

Class of 1999: The time is in the future and the youth gang violence is so high that the areas around some schools have become "free-fi

Class of 1999

1990•Sci-Fi

★6.0

★6.0

My Dog Shep: An orphan boy on his way to live with his uncle picks up a stray dog, and the two become fast friends. However, the uncl

My Dog Shep

1946•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Lanny Rees.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1990	Class of 1999	Desk Sergeant	Average	Similar →
1949	The Life of Riley	Junior Riley	Hit	Similar →
1948	The Time of Your Life	Newsboy	Average	Similar →
1948	Overland Trails	Bud Cramer (as Sonny Rees)	Flop	Similar →
1947	The Law Comes to Gunsight	Bud Hartley	Flop	Similar →
1947	Banjo	Ned	Super Hit	Similar →
1947	A Likely Story	Jamie	Flop	Similar →
1946	My Dog Shep	Danny Barker	Average	Similar →
1946	Little Iodine	Horace	Flop	Similar →
1946	Home in Oklahoma	Duke Lowery	Average	Similar →

Lanny Rees - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Lanny Rees?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Lanny Rees is "Banjo" with a rating of 7.5/10.

How many movies has Lanny Rees acted in?

Lanny Rees has been featured in at least 10 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Lanny Rees?

Other notable films include "The Life of Riley", "Home in Oklahoma", and "Class of 1999".