Vincent Price
ActingAbout Vincent Price
Vincent Leonard Price, Jr. (May 27, 1911 – October 25, 1993) was an American actor, well known for his distinctive voice and performances in horror films. His career spanned other genres, including film noir, drama, mystery, thriller, and comedy. He appeared on stage, television, radio, and in over one hundred films. He has two stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame: one for motion pictures, and one for television. Price was an art collector and consultant, with a degree in art history. He lectured and wrote books on the subject. He was the founder of the Vincent Price Art Museum in California. He was also a noted gourmet cook. Description above from the Wikipedia article Vincent Price, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Vincent Price reveals a career defined by exceptional commercial consistency. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Horror
The majority of Vincent Price's filmography leans towards the Horror 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 100% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Vincent Price remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Clown Alley, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Vincent Price Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Vincent Price's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Vincent Price.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | The Vincent Price Legacy | Himself | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2024 | Hammer: Heroes, Legends and Monsters | Self (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | They Came from the Attic | Dr. Robert Morgan (Archival Footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | Hair Wolf | (voice) (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | Kings of Cult | (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | Corman's World | Various Roles (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | Famous Monster: Forrest J Ackerman | Self (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | Witch's Dungeon: 40 Years of Chills | Self (voice) (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | Heroes of Horror | (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | The Thief and the Cobbler | Zigzag the Grand Vizier (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | Preminger: Anatomy of a Filmmaker | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | The Making of Edward Scissorhands | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | Edward Scissorhands | The Inventor | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | The Freddy Krueger Special | Spirit of the Nightmare (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | Vincent Price: The Sinister Image | Self (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | The Little Troll Prince | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | The Whales of August | Mr. Maranov | Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | Vincent Price's Dracula | Himself - Host / Narrator | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | The Great Mouse Detective | Professor Ratigan (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | The Nativity | King Herod (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | Night of 100 Stars II | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | Michael Jackson's Thriller | Narrator (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | Vincent | Narrator (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | John Ritter: Being of Sound Mind and Body | Self / R. Montague Crawford | Hit | Similar → |
| 1979 | Once Upon a Midnight Scary | Host | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1975 | Alice Cooper: The Nightmare | The Spirit of the Nightmare | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | The Horror Hall of Fame: A Monster Salute | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | Mean Streets | Verden Fell (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | The Abominable Dr. Phibes | Dr. Anton Phibes | Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | An Evening of Edgar Allan Poe | Narrator | Hit | Similar → |
| 1969 | Edgar Allan Poe’s Annabel Lee | Narrator | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1966 | Clown Alley | The Skin Diver / Sharpshooter / Working Man | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | The Pit and the Pendulum | Nicholas Medina / Sebastian Medina | Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | House on Haunted Hill | Frederick Loren | Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | The Fly | François Delambre | Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | The Ten Commandments | Baka | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | Forbidden Area | Clark Simmons | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | While the City Sleeps | Walter Kyne | Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | The Mad Magician | Don Gallico | Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | House of Wax | Henry Jarrod | Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | The Maya Through the Ages | Narrator | Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | Champagne for Caesar | Burnbridge Waters | Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet Frankenstein | The Invisible Man (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | The Web | Andrew Colby | Hit | Similar → |
| 1945 | Leave Her to Heaven | Russell Quinton | Hit | Similar → |
| 1945 | A Royal Scandal | Marquis de Fleury | Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | The Keys of the Kingdom | Angus Mealey | Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | Laura | Shelby Carpenter | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | The Song of Bernadette | Prosecutor Vital Dutour | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | The House of the Seven Gables | Clifford Pyncheon | Hit | Similar → |
Vincent Price - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Vincent Price?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Vincent Price is "Clown Alley" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Vincent Price acted in?
Vincent Price has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Vincent Price?
Other notable films include "Heroes of Horror", "They Came from the Attic", and "Famous Monster: Forrest J Ackerman".