Robert Woolsey
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Robert Rolla Woolsey (August 14, 1888 – October 31, 1938) was an American stage and screen comedian and half of the 1930s comedy team Wheeler & Woolsey.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Robert Woolsey reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 31 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Comedy
The majority of Robert Woolsey'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 32% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Robert Woolsey remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Rio Rita, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Robert Woolsey Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Robert Woolsey's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Robert Woolsey.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Classic Comedy Teams | Self (archive footage) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1937 | High Flyers | Pierre Potkin | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | On Again—Off Again | Claude Horton | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Mummy's Boys | Aloysius C. Whittaker | Flop | Similar → |
| 1936 | Silly Billies | Dr. Philip 'Painless' Pennington | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | The Rainmakers | Roscoe Horne | Average | Similar → |
| 1935 | The Nitwits | Newton | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | Kentucky Kernels | Elmer Dugan | Average | Similar → |
| 1934 | Cockeyed Cavaliers | Bob | Flop | Similar → |
| 1934 | Hips, Hips, Hooray! | Dr. Dudley | Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | Signing 'em Up | Himself | Flop | Similar → |
| 1933 | Hollywood on Parade No. A-12 | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 1933 | Diplomaniacs | Hercules Grub | Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | So This Is Africa | Alexander | Flop | Similar → |
| 1933 | Hollywood on Parade No. B-7 | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 1932 | Hollywood on Parade No. A-3 | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 1932 | Hold 'Em Jail | Spider Robbins | Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | Hollywood on Parade | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 1932 | Girl Crazy | Slick Foster | Flop | Similar → |
| 1931 | Peach-o-Reno | Julius Swift | Average | Similar → |
| 1931 | Caught Plastered | Eggbert G. Higginbothom | Average | Similar → |
| 1931 | Oh! Oh! Cleopatra | Julius Caesar | Flop | Similar → |
| 1931 | Everything’s Rosie | Dr. J. Dockweiler Droop | Flop | Similar → |
| 1931 | Cracked Nuts | Zander Ulysses Parkhurst | Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | The Stolen Jools | Robert Woolsey | Average | Similar → |
| 1930 | Hook, Line and Sinker | Addington Ganzy | Flop | Similar → |
| 1930 | Half Shot at Sunrise | Gilbert Simpson | Average | Similar → |
| 1930 | Dixiana | Ginger Dandy | Flop | Similar → |
| 1930 | The Cuckoos | Prof. Cunningham | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1930 | The Voice of Hollywood | Himself / host | Flop | Similar → |
| 1929 | Rio Rita | Ned Lovett | Super Hit | Similar → |
Robert Woolsey - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Robert Woolsey?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Robert Woolsey is "Rio Rita" with a rating of 8.0/10.
How many movies has Robert Woolsey acted in?
Robert Woolsey has been featured in at least 31 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Robert Woolsey?
Other notable films include "Silly Billies", "The Cuckoos", and "High Flyers".