Les Bates

Acting

Freshness: Jan 21, 2026

22Total Films

8.0 Highest Rated

Born: Jun 6, 1877

Birth Place: Waukegan, Illinois, USA

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Les Bates reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 22 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Western

The majority of Les Bates's filmography leans towards the Western 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 9% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Les Bates remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Hard Boiled Yeggs, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Les Bates Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Les Bates's career based on audience ratings.

★8.0

★8.0

Hard Boiled Yeggs: A recent college graduate (Billy West) inherits a large sum of money, as well as a dive on the rough side of town. The w

Hard Boiled Yeggs

1926•Comedy

★7.3

★7.3

The Man Who Laughs: When a proud noble refuses to kiss the hand of the despotic King James in 1690, he is cruelly executed and his son surgi

The Man Who Laughs

1928•Drama

★5.3

★5.3

Big Stakes: Chasing a steer across the border a cowboy meets a senorita and stays on making the Mexican Captian jealous. When the Ca

Big Stakes

1922•Western

★5.0

★5.0

Mountain Justice: In the Kentucky mountains, Ken McTavish comes to Kettle Creek looking for the killer of his father. When he learns that

Mountain Justice

1930•Action

★3.0

★3.0

While London Sleeps: Rinty is a police-dog assigned to a young Scotland Yard police-officer who covers the Limehouse district of London.

While London Sleeps

1926•Crime

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Les Bates.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1930	Mountain Justice	Abner Harland	Flop	Similar →
1930	The Fighting Legion	Red Hook	Flop	Similar →
1928	The Man Who Laughs	Undetermined Secondary Role (uncredited)	Hit	Similar →
1928	The Glorious Trail	Telegrapher	Flop	Similar →
1928	Buck Privates	Mose Bloom	Flop	Similar →
1927	Irish Hearts	Taxi Driver	Flop	Similar →
1927	Hard Fists	-	Flop	Similar →
1926	While London Sleeps	Long Tom	Flop	Similar →
1926	Lure of the West	-	Flop	Similar →
1926	The Texas Streak	Casey	Flop	Similar →
1926	The Iron Rider	Sheriff	Flop	Similar →
1926	Blue Blazes	Buck Fitzgerald	Flop	Similar →
1926	Hard Boiled Yeggs	Lawyer	Super Hit	Similar →
1926	Beyond All Odds	Ritch Walker	Flop	Similar →
1926	Her Lucky Leap	-	Flop	Similar →
1925	Triple Action	Blackie Braxton	Flop	Similar →
1925	Gridiron Gertie	-	Flop	Similar →
1924	Pioneer's Gold	Jeff Kerr aka The Fox	Flop	Similar →
1922	Deserted at the Altar	The Mob Leader	Flop	Similar →
1922	Big Stakes	Bully Brand	Flop	Similar →
1922	My Dad	La Duee	Flop	Similar →
1921	A Broken Doll	Bill Nyall	Flop	Similar →

Les Bates - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Les Bates?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Les Bates is "Hard Boiled Yeggs" with a rating of 8.0/10.

How many movies has Les Bates acted in?

Les Bates has been featured in at least 22 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Les Bates?

Other notable films include "The Man Who Laughs", "Big Stakes", and "Mountain Justice".