Les Podewell

Acting

Freshness: Jan 25, 2026

15Total Films

7.6 Highest Rated

Born: Nov 3, 1907

Birth Place: Chicago, Illinois, USA

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Les Podewell reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 15 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Les Podewell'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 13% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Les Podewell remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Groundhog Day, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Les Podewell Movies Ranked

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

★7.6

★7.6

Groundhog Day: A narcissistic TV weatherman, along with his attractive-but-distant producer, and his mawkish cameraman, is sent to repo

Groundhog Day

1993•Romance

★7.4

★7.4

Who Am I This Time?: Harry is a shy hardware store employee. But whenever he takes a part in a local amateur theater production, he becomes t

Who Am I This Time?

1982•Drama

★6.1

★6.1

Only the Lonely: Danny Muldoon, a Chicago policeman, still lives with his overbearing mother Rose. He meets and falls in love with Theres

Only the Lonely

1991•Comedy

★6.1

★6.1

Blink: Emma is an attractive girl in her 20s who has been blind for 20 years. A new type of eye operation partially restores he

Blink

1993•Crime

★6.0

★6.0

Heart of Steel: A steel factory that employs most of the town shuts down, leaving a man desperate to keep his family and friends togethe

Heart of Steel

1983•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

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

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1993	Blink	Old Man	Average	Similar →
1993	Groundhog Day	Old Man	Super Hit	Similar →
1992	Equinox	Jerome Hamner	Average	Similar →
1991	Only the Lonely	Jack	Average	Similar →
1989	Dream Breakers	Elevator Starter	Flop	Similar →
1985	Code of Silence	Coroner	Average	Similar →
1984	The Naked Face	Old Man	Flop	Similar →
1983	Heart of Steel	Eddie	Average	Similar →
1982	Any Friend of Nicholas Nickleby Is a Friend of Mine	Grandpa	Flop	Similar →
1982	Who Am I This Time?	Les	Hit	Similar →
1982	Will: G. Gordon Liddy	-	Flop	Similar →
1979	Mark Twain: Beneath the Laughter	Tom Nash	Flop	Similar →
1969	Gaily, Gaily	Minister	Flop	Similar →
1956	Mr. B Natural	Mr. Turner	Flop	Similar →
1947	Are You Popular?	Mr. Ames (as Lester Podewell)	Flop	Similar →

Les Podewell - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Les Podewell?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Les Podewell is "Groundhog Day" with a rating of 7.6/10.

How many movies has Les Podewell acted in?

Les Podewell has been featured in at least 15 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Les Podewell?

Other notable films include "Who Am I This Time?", "Only the Lonely", and "Blink".