Peter Whitney
ActingCareer Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Peter Whitney reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 47 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Peter Whitney'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 21% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Peter Whitney remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in In the Heat of the Night, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Peter Whitney Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Peter Whitney's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Peter Whitney.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | The Ballad of Cable Hogue | Cushing | Hit | Similar → |
| 1969 | The Great Bank Robbery | Brother Jordan Cass - Tunneling | Average | Similar → |
| 1968 | Chubasco | Matt | Flop | Similar → |
| 1967 | In the Heat of the Night | Deputy Courtney | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | The Sword of Ali Baba | Abou | Average | Similar → |
| 1964 | The Big Parade of Comedy | Jake in 'Rio Rita' (archive footage) (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1962 | The Wonderful World of the Brothers Grimm | The Giant | Average | Similar → |
| 1958 | Buchanan Rides Alone | Amos Agry | Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | Domino Kid | Lafe Prentiss | Average | Similar → |
| 1956 | Man from Del Rio | Ed Bannister | Average | Similar → |
| 1956 | The Cruel Tower | 'Joss' Jossman | Flop | Similar → |
| 1956 | Great Day in the Morning | Phil the Cannibal (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1956 | Fremont: The Trailblazer | Cass Jerome | Flop | Similar → |
| 1955 | The Last Frontier | Sergeant Major Decker | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | The Sea Chase | Bachman | Average | Similar → |
| 1954 | Day of Triumph | Nikator | Flop | Similar → |
| 1954 | Superman's Peril | Capt. McBain | Flop | Similar → |
| 1954 | The Black Dakotas | Grimes | Flop | Similar → |
| 1954 | Gorilla at Large | Kovacs | Average | Similar → |
| 1953 | The Big Heat | Tierney | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | The Great Sioux Uprising | Ahab Jones | Flop | Similar → |
| 1947 | The Gangster | Karty's Brother-in-Law (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1947 | Northwest Outpost | Volkoff Overseer | Flop | Similar → |
| 1947 | Violence | Joker | Flop | Similar → |
| 1946 | The Brute Man | Police Lieutenant Gates | Flop | Similar → |
| 1946 | Canyon Passage | Cornelius - Baggage Clerk (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | Blonde Alibi | Lieutenant Melody Haynes | Flop | Similar → |
| 1946 | The Notorious Lone Wolf | Harvey Beaumont | Average | Similar → |
| 1946 | Three Strangers | Timothy Delaney aka Gabby | Average | Similar → |
| 1945 | Murder, He Says | Mert Fleagle / Bert Fleagle | Hit | Similar → |
| 1945 | Bring on the Girls | Swede | Average | Similar → |
| 1945 | Hotel Berlin | Heinrichs | Average | Similar → |
| 1944 | Mr. Skeffington | Chester Forbish | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | Destination Tokyo | Dakota | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | Baptism of Fire | Pete (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1943 | Proceed and Report | Executive Officer | Flop | Similar → |
| 1943 | Mountain Fighters | Sgt. Blake | Flop | Similar → |
| 1943 | Action in the North Atlantic | Whitey Lara | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Whistling in Dixie | Frank V. Bailie | Flop | Similar → |
| 1942 | Reunion in France | Soldier | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | Busses Roar | Hoff | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Spy Ship | Zinner | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | Rio Rita | Jake | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | Valley of the Sun | Willie | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | Blues in the Night | Pete Bossett | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | Nine Lives Are Not Enough | Roy Slocum | Flop | Similar → |
| 1941 | Underground | Alex | Average | Similar → |
Peter Whitney - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Peter Whitney?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Peter Whitney is "In the Heat of the Night" with a rating of 7.7/10.
How many movies has Peter Whitney acted in?
Peter Whitney has been featured in at least 47 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Peter Whitney?
Other notable films include "The Big Heat", "Action in the North Atlantic", and "The Ballad of Cable Hogue".