Walt Gorney
ActingAbout Walt Gorney
Character actor Walt Gorney was born on April 12, 1912 in Vienna, Austria. He came to the United States of America when he was ten years old and lived with his family in Massachusetts, USA. In 1946, Gorney moved to an apartment in Greenwich Village in New York City, USA. Gorney appeared in a handful of movies in minor roles; he was usually cast as bums or average working class types. With his lean, stringy build, gaunt face, croaky voice, and intense off center movie/film presence, Gorney was perfectly cast as local town eccentric and grim prophet of doom, Crazy Ralph in the horror classic Friday the 13th (1980). He returned as Crazy Ralph in Friday the 13th Part 2 (1981) and did the opening narration for Friday the 13th Part VII: The New Blood (1988). Outside of his regrettably sparse movie credits, Walt had a long and respectable career acting on the stage. Gorney was a member of the theatrical group, the Provincetown Players in the early 1950s. - IMDb Mini Biography By: woodyanders
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Walt Gorney reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 14 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Comedy
The majority of Walt Gorney'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 7% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Walt Gorney remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Trading Places, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Walt Gorney Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Walt Gorney's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Walt Gorney.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Friday the 13th Part VII: The New Blood | Opening Narrator (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 1986 | Seize the Day | Panhandler | Flop | Similar → |
| 1984 | Nothing Lasts Forever | Stage Manager | Average | Similar → |
| 1984 | Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter | Crazy Ralph (archive footage) | Average | Similar → |
| 1983 | Easy Money | Monahan's Security Guard | Average | Similar → |
| 1983 | Trading Places | Duke Domestic | Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | Endless Love | Passerby | Average | Similar → |
| 1981 | Friday the 13th Part 2 | Crazy Ralph | Average | Similar → |
| 1980 | Friday the 13th | Crazy Ralph | Average | Similar → |
| 1978 | Nunzio | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1977 | Day of the Animals | Sam (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1976 | King Kong | Subway Driver | Average | Similar → |
| 1973 | Cops and Robbers | Wino | Average | Similar → |
| 1973 | Heavy Traffic | Bum (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
Walt Gorney - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Walt Gorney?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Walt Gorney is "Trading Places" with a rating of 7.2/10.
How many movies has Walt Gorney acted in?
Walt Gorney has been featured in at least 14 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Walt Gorney?
Other notable films include "Friday the 13th", "Heavy Traffic", and "King Kong".