Martin Gabel

Acting

Freshness: Jan 21, 2026

23Total Films

7.3 Highest Rated

Born: Jun 19, 1912

Birth Place: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

About Martin Gabel

Martin Gabel (June 19, 1912 – May 22, 1986) was an American actor, film director and film producer.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Martin Gabel reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 23 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Martin Gabel'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 30% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Martin Gabel remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Front Page, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Martin Gabel Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Martin Gabel's career based on audience ratings.

★7.3

★7.3

The Front Page: Ruthless Chicago newspaper editor Walter Burns resorts to dubious motives in order to get top reporter Hildy Johnson to

The Front Page

1974•Comedy

★7.2

★7.2

Fourteen Hours: A young man, morally destroyed by his parents not loving him and by the fear of being not capable to make his girlfriend

Fourteen Hours

1951•Drama

★7.1

★7.1

Marnie: Marnie is a beautiful but emotionally withdrawn thief, stealing from employers before disappearing under new identities.

Marnie

1964•Thriller

★6.8

★6.8

Harvey: Elwood P. Dowd's constant companion is Harvey, a six-foot tall invisible rabbit. To his sister, his obsession with Harve

Harvey

1972•Comedy

★6.8

There Was a Crooked Man... (1970) movie poster

★6.8

There Was a Crooked Man...: A charming but ruthless criminal is sent to a remote Arizona prison, where he enlists the help of his cellmates in an es

There Was a Crooked Man...

1970•Western

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Martin Gabel.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1980	The First Deadly Sin	Christopher Langley	Average	Similar →
1977	Contract on Cherry Street	Bob Waldman	Average	Similar →
1974	The Front Page	Dr. Max J. Eggelhofer	Hit	Similar →
1974	Smile Jenny, You're Dead	Meade De Ruyter	Average	Similar →
1972	Harvey	Judge Omar Gaffney	Hit	Similar →
1970	There Was a Crooked Man...	Warden LeGoff	Hit	Similar →
1968	Lady in Cement	Al Mungar	Average	Similar →
1967	Divorce American Style	Dr. Zenwinn	Average	Similar →
1966	The Making of the President: 1964	Narrator (voice)	Flop	Similar →
1966	Lord Love a Duck	T. Harrison "Harry" Belmont (uncredited)	Average	Similar →
1964	Goodbye Charlie	Morton Craft	Average	Similar →
1964	Marnie	Sidney Strutt	Hit	Similar →
1963	The Making of the President 1960	Self	Flop	Similar →
1963	The Power and the Glory	Chief of Police	Flop	Similar →
1961	The Crimebusters	George Vincent	Hit	Similar →
1960	The Right Man	William Jennings Bryant	Average	Similar →
1957	Tip on a Dead Jockey	Bert Smith	Average	Similar →
1957	The James Dean Story	Narrator	Flop	Similar →
1952	The Thief	Mr. Bleek	Average	Similar →
1952	Deadline - U.S.A.	Tomas Rienzi	Hit	Similar →
1951	Pictura	Narrator: Gauguin episode (voice)	Flop	Similar →
1951	Fourteen Hours	Dr. Strauss	Hit	Similar →
1951	M	Charlie Marshall	Average	Similar →

Martin Gabel - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Martin Gabel?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Martin Gabel is "The Front Page" with a rating of 7.3/10.

How many movies has Martin Gabel acted in?

Martin Gabel has been featured in at least 23 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Martin Gabel?

Other notable films include "Fourteen Hours", "Marnie", and "Harvey".