Ray Turner
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Ray Turner was born on October 28, 1895 in New Mexico. He was an actor, known for The Patent Leather Kid (1927), Weary River (1929) and Speeding Hoofs (1927). He died on August 18, 1981 in Los Angeles, California.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Ray Turner 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: Comedy
The majority of Ray Turner'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 20% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Ray Turner remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The College Boob, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Ray Turner Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Ray Turner's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Ray Turner.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940 | Junior G-Men | Chauffeur (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | Blondie Has Servant Trouble | Horatio Jones | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Turnabout | Mose | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | In Old Missouri | Handy Man | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | Midnight Limited | John, Train Porter (Uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1940 | Little Orvie | Jefferson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Charlie McCarthy, Detective | Harrison 'Gravy' Randolph | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | Fast and Furious | Porter (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1939 | Stunt Pilot | The Porter | Flop | Similar → |
| 1939 | Good Girls Go to Paris | Red Cap (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | The Saint Strikes Back | Porter at Airport (Uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | Twelve Crowded Hours | Redcap (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1938 | Gun Packer | Pinkie - Jack's Sidekick | Flop | Similar → |
| 1938 | Men in Fright | Elevator Operator | Average | Similar → |
| 1938 | Professor Beware | Bootblack | Average | Similar → |
| 1938 | Josette | Mose (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Hold That Kiss | Fred - the Elevator Operator | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | The Nurse from Brooklyn | Elevator Boy | Average | Similar → |
| 1938 | Go Chase Yourself | Porter (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1937 | Exclusive | Bellboy | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | Wings Over Honolulu | Waiter | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | The Frame-Up | Snowball (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1936 | A Tenderfoot Goes West | Prankster in Jail | Flop | Similar → |
| 1936 | Lady Luck | Elevator Man | Flop | Similar → |
| 1936 | Satan Met a Lady | Porter (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1936 | The Prisoner of Shark Island | Black Soldier at Prison (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Darkest Africa | Hambone | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | East of Java | Messenger with a Letter | Average | Similar → |
| 1935 | Little Sinner | Man at Baptism | Average | Similar → |
| 1935 | She Couldn't Take It | Janitor | Flop | Similar → |
| 1935 | Alimony Aches | Sam | Flop | Similar → |
| 1935 | Mutiny Ahead | Sassafras | Flop | Similar → |
| 1935 | Speed Limited | Pullman Porter with telegram | Flop | Similar → |
| 1934 | The Silver Streak | Sam | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | Strikes and Spares | Pin Boy (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1933 | Ladies They Talk About | Bank Janitor (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1932 | Central Park | Kitchen Help (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1932 | Night World | Washroom Attendant (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | Union Depot | Men's Room Attendant (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1929 | Night Parade | Paula's Butler | Flop | Similar → |
| 1929 | Side Street | Muller's Butcher (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1929 | Look out Below | Bus boy | Flop | Similar → |
| 1929 | Weary River | Elevator Boy | Average | Similar → |
| 1929 | Burning the Wind | Ranch Cook (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1929 | Synthetic Sin | Sam | Flop | Similar → |
| 1927 | The Love Mart | Poupet (as Raymond Turner) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1927 | The Patent Leather Kid | Mabile Molasses | Average | Similar → |
| 1927 | Riding to Fame | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1926 | The College Boob | Whitewings Washington (as Raymond Turner) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1925 | Heads Up | Zeke | Flop | Similar → |
Ray Turner - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Ray Turner?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Ray Turner is "The College Boob" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Ray Turner acted in?
Ray Turner has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Ray Turner?
Other notable films include "Darkest Africa", "Blondie Has Servant Trouble", and "Good Girls Go to Paris".