Lester Allen - Actor Profile

Lester Allen

Acting
Freshness: Jan 22, 2026
17Total Films
7.0 Highest Rated
Born: Nov 17, 1891
Birth Place: Utica, New York, USA

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Lester Allen reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 17 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Comedy

The majority of Lester Allen'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 18% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Lester Allen remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Fun on a Weekend, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Lester Allen Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Lester Allen's career based on audience ratings.

★7.0
Fun on a Weekend (1947) movie poster
★7.0

Fun on a Weekend: Shy, destitute Peter Porter meets equally impoverished Nancy Crane at a Florida beach. Inspired by Peter's belief that a

Fun on a Weekend

1947•Comedy
★6.9
The Dark Mirror (1946) movie poster
★6.9

The Dark Mirror: A sister and her disturbed twin are implicated in a murder and a police detective must figure out which one's the killer

The Dark Mirror

1946•Thriller
★6.5
Ma and Pa Kettle Go to Town (1950) movie poster
★6.5

Ma and Pa Kettle Go to Town: When Pa wins a jingle-writing contest, he and Ma head for New York City. They they get in trouble with gangsters when th

Ma and Pa Kettle Go to Town

1950•Comedy
★6.4
The Pirate (1948) movie poster
★6.4

The Pirate: A girl is engaged to the local richman, but meanwhile she has dreams about the legendary pirate Macoco. A traveling sing

The Pirate

1948•Music
★6.3
Love That Brute (1950) movie poster
★6.3

Love That Brute: The story of a crude gangster hopelessly falling for a sweet young city government employee.

Love That Brute

1950•Comedy

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Lester Allen.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1955 Hot Ice Runty Average Similar →
1950 Love That Brute Al Allen Average Similar →
1950 Ma and Pa Kettle Go to Town Geoduck (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1948 That Lady in Ermine - Average Similar →
1948 The Pirate Uncle Capucho Average Similar →
1947 Fun on a Weekend Hot Dog Vendor Hit Similar →
1946 The Dark Mirror George Benson Hit Similar →
1945 The Dolly Sisters Morrie Keno Flop Similar →
1945 The Great Flamarion Tony Average Similar →
1944 Irish Eyes Are Smiling Heming Flop Similar →
1943 Klondike Kate Duster Dan Flop Similar →
1943 The Heat's On Mouse Beller Flop Similar →
1941 The Devil Commands Dr. Van Den Average Similar →
1941 Underground Krantz Average Similar →
1935 Heat Wave Tom Brown Flop Similar →
1930 Leave It to Lester - Flop Similar →
1929 Pusher-in-the-Face - Flop Similar →

Lester Allen - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Lester Allen?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Lester Allen is "Fun on a Weekend" with a rating of 7.0/10.

How many movies has Lester Allen acted in?

Lester Allen has been featured in at least 17 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Lester Allen?

Other notable films include "The Dark Mirror", "Ma and Pa Kettle Go to Town", and "The Pirate".