Albert Dekker
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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Albert Dekker (December 20, 1905 – May 5, 1968) was an American character actor and politician best known for his roles in Dr. Cyclops, The Killers, Kiss Me Deadly, and The Wild Bunch. He is sometimes credited as Albert Van Dekker or Albert van Dekker. Description above from the Wikipedia article Albert Dekker, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Albert Dekker Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Albert Dekker reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Albert Dekker's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 34% of Albert Dekker's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains The Wild Bunch, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Albert Dekker Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Albert Dekker's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Albert Dekker has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Death In Hollywood | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1969 | The Wild Bunch | Pat Harrigan | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1966 | Death of a Salesman | Ben | Average | Similar → |
| 1959 | Suddenly, Last Summer | Lawrence Hockstader | Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | The Wonderful Country | Cap. Rucker (Texas Ranger) | Average | Similar → |
| 1959 | Middle of the Night | Walter Lockman | Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | These Thousand Hills | Marshal Conrad | Average | Similar → |
| 1959 | The Sound and the Fury | Earl Snopes | Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | Machete | Don Luis Montoya | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | Illegal | Frank Garland | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | Kiss Me Deadly | Dr. G.E. Soberin | Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | East of Eden | Will Hamilton | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | Leonardo da Vinci | Narration | Average | Similar → |
| 1951 | As Young as You Feel | Louis McKinley | Average | Similar → |
| 1950 | The Furies | Mr. Reynolds | Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | Tarzan's Magic Fountain | Trask | Average | Similar → |
| 1948 | Fury at Furnace Creek | Edward Leverett | Average | Similar → |
| 1947 | Gentleman's Agreement | John Minify | Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | Cass Timberlane | Boone Havock | Average | Similar → |
| 1947 | The Pretender | Kenneth Holden | Average | Similar → |
| 1947 | Wyoming | Duke Lassiter | Average | Similar → |
| 1947 | California | Mr. Pike | Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | Two Years Before the Mast | Brown | Average | Similar → |
| 1946 | The Killers | Big Jim Colfax | Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | Suspense | Frank Leonard | Average | Similar → |
| 1945 | Hold That Blonde! | Police Inspector Callahan | Average | Similar → |
| 1944 | Experiment Perilous | 'Clag' Claghorn | Average | Similar → |
| 1943 | The Woman of the Town | Bat Masterson | Average | Similar → |
| 1943 | In Old Oklahoma | James E. 'Hunk' Gardner | Average | Similar → |
| 1943 | The Kansan | Steve Barat | Flop | Similar → |
| 1943 | Buckskin Frontier | Gideon Skene | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | Once Upon a Honeymoon | Gaston Le Blanc | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | Wake Island | Shad McClosky | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | Star Spangled Rhythm | Albert Dekker (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | The Lady Has Plans | Baron Von Kemp | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | Among the Living | John Raden / Paul Raden | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | Buy Me That Town | Louie Lanzer | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | Honky Tonk | Brazos Hearn | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | Reaching for the Sun | Herman | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | Seven Sinners | Dr. Martin | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | Dr. Cyclops | Dr. Alexander Thorkel | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | Strange Cargo | Moll | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Beau Geste | Schwartz | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | The Man in the Iron Mask | Louis XIII | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Hotel Imperial | Sergeant (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | Never Say Die | Kidley's Second | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | The Last Warning | Higgs the Butler | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Marie Antoinette | Comte de Provence | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | The Lone Wolf in Paris | Marquis Louis de Meyerson | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | The Great Garrick | LeBrun | Average | Similar → |
Albert Dekker - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Albert Dekker?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Albert Dekker is "The Wild Bunch" with a rating of 7.6/10.
How many movies has Albert Dekker acted in?
Albert Dekker has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Albert Dekker?
Other notable films include "East of Eden", "The Killers", and "Suddenly, Last Summer".