Smoki Whitfield - Actor Profile

Smoki Whitfield

Acting
Freshness: Jan 25, 2026
25Total Films
7.6 Highest Rated
Born: Aug 3, 1918
Birth Place: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Smoki Whitfield reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 25 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Adventure

The majority of Smoki Whitfield's filmography leans towards the Adventure 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 24% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Smoki Whitfield remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Another Part of the Forest, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Smoki Whitfield Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Smoki Whitfield's career based on audience ratings.

★7.6
Another Part of the Forest (1948) movie poster
★7.6

Another Part of the Forest: This 'prequel' to The Little Foxes tells how the ruthless members of the old-South Hubbard family got that way.

Another Part of the Forest

1948•Drama
★7.2
Born Yesterday (1950) movie poster
★7.2

Born Yesterday: Uncouth, loud-mouth junkyard tycoon Harry Brock descends upon Washington D.C. to buy himself a congressman or two, bring

Born Yesterday

1950•Comedy
★6.8
Too Late for Tears (1949) movie poster
★6.8

Too Late for Tears: Through a fluke circumstance, a ruthless woman stumbles across a suitcase filled with $60,000, and is determined to hold

Too Late for Tears

1949•Crime
★6.7
African Treasure (1952) movie poster
★6.7

African Treasure: Against stock footage of lions, elephants and wildebeasts, Bomba the Jungle Boy captures a pair of nefarious diamond smu

African Treasure

1952•Adventure
★6.5
Out of the Storm (1948) movie poster
★6.5

Out of the Storm: Donald Lewis is a low-paid clerk in a high-profile shipbuilding firm. When the company is robbed in broad daylight, Lewi

Out of the Storm

1948•Crime

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Smoki Whitfield.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1959 The Louisiana Hussy Burt - the Manservant Flop Similar →
1958 Cry Baby Killer Sam Average Similar →
1955 One Desire Sam Average Similar →
1955 Lord of the Jungle Eli Average Similar →
1955 Seven Angry Men Newby Flop Similar →
1954 Killer Leopard Eli Flop Similar →
1954 The Golden Idol Eli Flop Similar →
1953 The Man from the Alamo - Hit Similar →
1953 Safari Drums Eli Flop Similar →
1952 African Treasure Eli Hit Similar →
1951 Callaway Went Thataway Washroom Attendant (uncredited) Flop Similar →
1951 Journey Into Light Truck Driver Average Similar →
1951 Crazy Over Horses Groom Shooting Craps Average Similar →
1951 The Lion Hunters Jonas Flop Similar →
1950 Born Yesterday Bootblack (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1950 Bomba and the Hidden City Hadji Flop Similar →
1950 The Second Woman Albert Average Similar →
1950 Peggy Redcap Flop Similar →
1949 Bomba on Panther Island Eli Flop Similar →
1949 Undertow - Average Similar →
1949 Too Late for Tears Pete (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1949 Bomba, the Jungle Boy Eli Average Similar →
1948 Out of the Storm Maintenance Man Hit Similar →
1948 Jungle Goddess Oolonga Flop Similar →
1948 Another Part of the Forest Jake Super Hit Similar →

Smoki Whitfield - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Smoki Whitfield?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Smoki Whitfield is "Another Part of the Forest" with a rating of 7.6/10.

How many movies has Smoki Whitfield acted in?

Smoki Whitfield has been featured in at least 25 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Smoki Whitfield?

Other notable films include "Born Yesterday", "Too Late for Tears", and "African Treasure".