Mickey Knox
ActingAbout Mickey Knox
Mickey Knox was an American actor and good friend of Lee Strasburg. When the McCarthy hearings blacklisted Knox as a possible Communist sympathizer, he found his career in ruins and subsequently moved to Italy where he became central in their dubbing industry. He found work as a dialog director, dubber, producer, voice actor, and writer as he would often be charged with translating scripts for the numerous Italian films to be shot in English. Knox worked closely with other dubbing legends including Robert Rietty, Lewis E. Cianelli, Ted Rusoff, and Robert Spafford. Like them, he would continue to occasionally appear in front of the camera as well.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Mickey Knox reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Mickey Knox'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), Mickey Knox remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in White Heat, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Mickey Knox Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Mickey Knox's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Mickey Knox.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Leone's West | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | Once Upon a Time: Sergio Leone | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | Lansky | Older Man at Wolfie's | Average | Similar → |
| 1996 | Crime of the Century | Judge Trenchard | Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | Cemetery Man | Marshall Straniero | Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | The Godfather Part III | Marty Parisi | Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | Frankenstein Unbound | General Reade | Average | Similar → |
| 1990 | Perry Mason: The Case of the Desperate Deception | Col. Butler | Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | Ghosts Can't Do It | The Pill Man | Flop | Similar → |
| 1989 | Buy & Cell | Arthur | Flop | Similar → |
| 1988 | Nosferatu in Venice | Priest | Average | Similar → |
| 1988 | Run for Your Life | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1987 | Rent-a-Cop | Frank | Flop | Similar → |
| 1987 | Ghoulies II | Ray | Average | Similar → |
| 1987 | I Love N.Y. | Charles Mitchell | Flop | Similar → |
| 1987 | Eleven Days, Eleven Nights | Vecchio Polizziotto | Flop | Similar → |
| 1987 | Stage Fright | Old Cop | Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | Detective School Dropouts | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | Detective School Dropouts | Bernie | Hit | Similar → |
| 1984 | Bolero | Sleazy Maroccan Guide | Flop | Similar → |
| 1983 | The Lonely Lady | Tom Castel | Flop | Similar → |
| 1982 | The Odd Squad | Requisitions Officer (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1980 | Sophia Loren: Her Own Story | Mr. Dunn | Flop | Similar → |
| 1980 | Day of the Cobra | Raul Papasian | Average | Similar → |
| 1980 | The Blue-Eyed Bandit | De Biase - Dominici's head | Flop | Similar → |
| 1978 | Little Italy | Mark Ferguson (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1977 | Bobby Deerfield | Tourist | Average | Similar → |
| 1973 | High Crime | Newsman at Party | Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | Beyond the Law | Mickey Berk | Flop | Similar → |
| 1968 | The Biggest Bundle of Them All | Joe Ware | Flop | Similar → |
| 1968 | Wild 90 | 20 Years | Flop | Similar → |
| 1965 | The 10th Victim | Chet (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | A View from the Bridge | Louis | Average | Similar → |
| 1960 | G.I. Blues | Jeeter | Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | The Naked Street | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1954 | Garden of Eden | Johnny Patteron | Flop | Similar → |
| 1953 | Vice Squad | Policeman (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1951 | Criminal Lawyer | Vincent Cheney | Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | Saturday's Hero | Joey Novak | Average | Similar → |
| 1950 | Western Pacific Agent | Frank Wickens | Average | Similar → |
| 1950 | Outside the Wall | Latzo | Average | Similar → |
| 1949 | Angels in Disguise | 'Angles' Carson | Flop | Similar → |
| 1949 | White Heat | Het Kohler (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | Any Number Can Play | Pete Senta | Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | City Across the River | Larry | Average | Similar → |
| 1949 | Knock on Any Door | Vito | Average | Similar → |
| 1949 | The Accused | Jack Hunter | Average | Similar → |
| 1948 | Jungle Patrol | Lt. Louie Rasti | Flop | Similar → |
| 1947 | I Walk Alone | Skinner | Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | Killer McCoy | Johnny Martin | Average | Similar → |
Mickey Knox - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Mickey Knox?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Mickey Knox is "White Heat" with a rating of 7.7/10.
How many movies has Mickey Knox acted in?
Mickey Knox has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Mickey Knox?
Other notable films include "The Godfather Part III", "Detective School Dropouts", and "Detective School Dropouts".