Red West
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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Red West (born 1936) is an American actor, film stuntman and songwriter. West was born Robert Gene West in Memphis, Tennessee, the son of Lois and Newton Thomas West. He was a close high school friend of rock and roll singer Elvis Presley. An excellent athlete and former U.S. Marine, West played football for his high school and junior college teams and was a boxer in the Golden Gloves championships. Today, he is probably best known to American film audiences for his role as Red in Road House, alongside Patrick Swayze. Description above from the Wikipedia article Red West, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Red West 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 Red West'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 32% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Red West remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Coach of the Year, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Red West Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Red West's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Red West.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Safe Haven | Roger | Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | At Any Price | Cliff Whipple | Flop | Similar → |
| 2010 | Father of Invention | Sam Bergman | Flop | Similar → |
| 2009 | Goodbye Solo | William | Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | Glory Road | Ross Moore | Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | Forty Shades of Blue | Duigan | Flop | Similar → |
| 2003 | A Painted House | Man Discussing Weather (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | Above Suspicion | Officer Ward | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | Cookie's Fortune | Mr. Henderson | Average | Similar → |
| 1998 | I Still Know What You Did Last Summer | Paulsen | Flop | Similar → |
| 1997 | The Rainmaker | Buddy Black | Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | Her Hidden Truth | Leon Sykes | Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | The Expert | Judge | Flop | Similar → |
| 1994 | Felony | Chief Edwards | Flop | Similar → |
| 1994 | Natural Born Killers | Cowboy Sheriff | Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | From the Files of Joseph Wambaugh: A Jury of One | Sgt. Bob Maddox | Flop | Similar → |
| 1992 | The Gun in Betty Lou's Handbag | Judge | Flop | Similar → |
| 1992 | Prey of the Chameleon | Pritchard | Flop | Similar → |
| 1991 | The Legend Of Grizzly Adams | Bodine | Flop | Similar → |
| 1991 | Raw Nerve | Dave | Flop | Similar → |
| 1989 | Road House | Red Webster | Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | Trapper County War | George | Flop | Similar → |
| 1988 | Once Upon a Texas Train | Bates Boley | Flop | Similar → |
| 1987 | The Alamo: Thirteen Days to Glory | Cockran | Average | Similar → |
| 1987 | Proud Men | Cookie | Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | Charley Hannah | David 'OO' Buck | Average | Similar → |
| 1984 | Hard Knox | Thomas 'Top' Tuttle | Average | Similar → |
| 1980 | Coach of the Year | Superintendant Turner | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | Angel City | Sud | Average | Similar → |
| 1979 | Concrete Cowboys | Chuck | Flop | Similar → |
| 1975 | Walking Tall Part II | Sheriff Tanner | Flop | Similar → |
| 1975 | Framed | Mallory | Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | Walking Tall | Sheriff Tanner | Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | Elvis on Tour | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | Live a Little, Love a Little | Newspaper Vendor (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1967 | Clambake | Ice Cream Vendor (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1966 | Spinout | Shorty's Pit Crew (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1966 | Paradise, Hawaiian Style | Rusty | Flop | Similar → |
| 1965 | Tickle Me | Mabel's Boyfriend (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1964 | Roustabout | Carnival Worker (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1964 | The Americanization of Emily | Soldier (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | Viva Las Vegas | Son of Lone Star State (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1963 | Fun in Acapulco | Poolside Guest (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1963 | It Happened at the World's Fair | Fred (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1962 | Kid Galahad | Opponent (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1962 | Two for the Seesaw | Party Guest | Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | Follow That Dream | Bank Guard (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1961 | Wild in the Country | Hank Tyler (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1960 | Flaming Star | Native American (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | Ice Palace | Train Passenger (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
Red West - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Red West?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Red West is "Coach of the Year" with a rating of 7.5/10.
How many movies has Red West acted in?
Red West has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Red West?
Other notable films include "Glory Road", "Elvis on Tour", and "Safe Haven".