Walter Cronkite
ActingAbout Walter Cronkite
Walter Leland Cronkite, Jr. (November 4, 1916 – July 17, 2009) was an American broadcast journalist, best known as anchorman for the CBS Evening News for 19 years (1962–81). During the heyday of CBS News in the 1960s and 1970s, he was often cited as "the most trusted man in America" after being so named in an opinion poll. Although he reported many events from 1937 to 1981, including bombing in World War II, the Nuremberg trials, combat in the Vietnam War, the death of President John F. Kennedy, the death of civil rights pioneer Martin Luther King, Jr., Watergate, and the Iran Hostage Crisis, he was known for extensive TV coverage of the U.S. space program, from Project Mercury to the Moon landings to the Space Shuttle. He was the only non-NASA recipient of a Moon-rock award. Cronkite is well known for his departing catchphrase "And that's the way it is," followed by the date on which the appearance is aired. Description above from the Wikipedia article Walter Cronkite, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Walter Cronkite 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: Documentary
The majority of Walter Cronkite's filmography leans towards the Documentary 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), Walter Cronkite remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in JFK: One PM Central Standard Time, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Walter Cronkite Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Walter Cronkite's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Walter Cronkite.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | One to One: John & Yoko | Self (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2025 | Sally | Self (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2024 | Bad Hostage | Self (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2024 | Apollo 13: Survival | Self (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | Louis Armstrong's Black & Blues | Self (voice) (archive sound) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2021 | Untold: Caitlyn Jenner | Self (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2021 | Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised) | Self - Host, CBS Evening News with Walter Cronkite (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2021 | Crack: Cocaine, Corruption & Conspiracy | Self (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2020 | The Real Right Stuff | Self (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2020 | The Choice 2020: Trump vs. Biden | Self (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool | Self - Anchorman (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark | Self (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Mike Wallace Is Here | Self (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Apollo: The Forgotten Films | Self (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Breakpoint: A Counter History of Progress | Self (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Apollo: Missions to the Moon | Self - CBS News (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | I Am Richard Pryor | Self - Anchorman (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Apollo 11 | Self (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | Reversing Roe | Self (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | The Reagan Show | Self (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | Dateline: Saigon | Self (archival footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | Led Zeppelin Played Here | Self - Newscaster (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | The Man Who Saved the World | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | Nixon by Nixon: In His Own Words | Self (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | JFK: One PM Central Standard Time | Self (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | SS United States: Made in America | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | Free Angela and All Political Prisoners | Self (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | Ethel | Self (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | Gloria: In Her Own Words | Self (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | Milk | Self (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | SS United States: Lady in Waiting | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | The Pixar Story | Self (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | The U.S. vs. John Lennon | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | The Nuremberg Trials | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | This Film Is Not Yet Rated | Self - 1968 TV Newscaster (archive footage) (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | Empire of Dreams: The Story of the Star Wars Trilogy | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | JFK II: The Bush Connection | Self - Anchor, CBS News (voice) (archive sound) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | Korean War Stories | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | Thirteen Days | Self (archive footage) (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | Fail Safe | Self - Host | Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | 4 Little Girls | Self - Special Correspondent CBS News | Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | The Secret of the Wild Child | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | Titanic: Treasure of the Deep | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | The Beatles: The First U.S. Visit | Self (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | Sing! Sesame Street Remembers Joe Raposo and His Music | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | Back to Neverland | Walter Cronkite | Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | The Dream Is Alive | Narrator | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1976 | Network | Self (archive footage) (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1976 | All the President's Men | Self (archive sound) (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | The Incredible Turk | Narrator | Super Hit | Similar → |
Walter Cronkite - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Walter Cronkite?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Walter Cronkite is "JFK: One PM Central Standard Time" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Walter Cronkite acted in?
Walter Cronkite has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Walter Cronkite?
Other notable films include "Sing! Sesame Street Remembers Joe Raposo and His Music", "Korean War Stories", and "SS United States: Lady in Waiting".