Roland Drew
ActingCareer Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Roland Drew reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 49 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Roland Drew'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 18% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Roland Drew remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Fine Manners, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Roland Drew Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Roland Drew's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Roland Drew.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1945 | Two O'Clock Courage | Steve Maitland | Average | Similar → |
| 1944 | Silent Partner | Harry Keating | Flop | Similar → |
| 1944 | The Contender | Kip Morgan | Flop | Similar → |
| 1944 | Bermuda Mystery | John Best | Average | Similar → |
| 1943 | Princess O'Rourke | First Airline Dispatcher (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1943 | The Hard Way | Roland (Uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | The Hidden Hand | Walter Channing | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Secret Enemies | Fred Blosser - Chauffeur | Flop | Similar → |
| 1942 | Across the Pacific | Capt. Harkness | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | The Daughter of Rosie O'Grady | Doctor | Flop | Similar → |
| 1942 | The Big Shot | Faye | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | Spy Ship | Nils Thorson | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | Murder in the Big House | Mile-Away Gordon | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | I Was Framed | Gordon Locke | Flop | Similar → |
| 1942 | Lady Gangster | Carey Wells | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | Bullet Scars | Jake, truck driver henchman | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | Captains of the Clouds | Officer | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | The Man Who Came to Dinner | Reporter (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Dangerously They Live | Dr. Murdock | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | Steel Against the Sky | Weather Man (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1941 | Law of the Tropics | Hotel Clerk | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | Sergeant York | Officer (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | The Smiling Ghost | Hilton Fairchild | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Manpower | Citizen Reporting Power Outage (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Bullets for O'Hara | Bradford | Flop | Similar → |
| 1941 | Underground | Gestapo | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | Mystery Sea Raider | Navigating Officer | Flop | Similar → |
| 1940 | Wildcat Bus | Davis | Flop | Similar → |
| 1940 | The Saint Takes Over | Albert 'Rocky' Weldon aka Rocks | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | Flash Gordon Conquers the Universe | Prince Barin | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | The Invisible Killer | Lt. Jerry Brown | Flop | Similar → |
| 1939 | Hitler: Beast of Berlin | Hans Memling | Flop | Similar → |
| 1939 | Mystery of the White Room | Dr. Norman Kennedy | Flop | Similar → |
| 1938 | The Last Warning | Paul Gomez | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | The Lady in the Morgue | Sam Taylor | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | Some Blondes Are Dangerous | Paul Lewis | Flop | Similar → |
| 1937 | She Asked for It | Randolph Stettin | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | The Great Gambini | Stephen Danby | Average | Similar → |
| 1936 | From Nine to Nine | Inspector Vernon | Flop | Similar → |
| 1930 | Ex-Flame | Umberto | Flop | Similar → |
| 1930 | The Love Trader | Tonia | Flop | Similar → |
| 1929 | The Racketeer | Tony Vaughan | Flop | Similar → |
| 1929 | Evangeline | Gabriel | Average | Similar → |
| 1929 | Broadway Fever | Eric Byron | Flop | Similar → |
| 1928 | Lady Raffles | Warren Blake | Flop | Similar → |
| 1928 | Ramona | Felipe | Average | Similar → |
| 1927 | Fireman, Save My Child | Walter | Flop | Similar → |
| 1926 | Fine Manners | Buddy Murphy | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1926 | Fascinating Youth | Randy Furness (as Walter Gross) | Flop | Similar → |
Roland Drew - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Roland Drew?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Roland Drew is "Fine Manners" with a rating of 7.5/10.
How many movies has Roland Drew acted in?
Roland Drew has been featured in at least 49 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Roland Drew?
Other notable films include "Sergeant York", "The Last Warning", and "The Man Who Came to Dinner".