Arthur Hunnicutt
ActingAbout Arthur Hunnicutt
Arthur Lee Hunnicutt (February 17, 1910 – September 26, 1979) was an American actor known for his portrayal of wise, grizzled, and old rural characters. He received an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor for his performance in The Big Sky (1952). He was also known for his role in the Western television series Sugarfoot (1957–1961).
Arthur Hunnicutt Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Arthur Hunnicutt 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 Arthur Hunnicutt's work falls within the Western genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 36% of Arthur Hunnicutt'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 Mrs. Sundance, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Arthur Hunnicutt Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Arthur Hunnicutt's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Arthur Hunnicutt has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Winterhawk | McClusky | Hit | Similar → |
| 1975 | Moonrunners | Uncle Jesse Hagg | Flop | Similar → |
| 1975 | The Daughters of Joshua Cabe Return | Miner | Flop | Similar → |
| 1974 | Harry and Tonto | Wade Carlton | Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | The Spikes Gang | Kid White | Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | Mrs. Sundance | Walt Putney | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | The Bounty Man | Sheriff | Average | Similar → |
| 1972 | The Revengers | Free State | Average | Similar → |
| 1971 | The Trackers | Ben Vogel | Average | Similar → |
| 1971 | Shoot Out | Homer Page | Average | Similar → |
| 1971 | The Million Dollar Duck | Mr. Purdham | Average | Similar → |
| 1967 | The Adventures of Bullwhip Griffin | Referee | Hit | Similar → |
| 1966 | El Dorado | Bull Harris | Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | Apache Uprising | Bill Gibson | Average | Similar → |
| 1965 | Cat Ballou | Butch Cassidy | Average | Similar → |
| 1965 | Kilroy | Seth Turner | Flop | Similar → |
| 1964 | A Tiger Walks | Frank Lewis | Average | Similar → |
| 1963 | The Cardinal | Sheriff | Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | Born Reckless | Cool Man | Flop | Similar → |
| 1957 | The Tall T | Ed Rintoon | Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | The Kettles in the Ozarks | Sedgewick Kettle | Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | The Last Command | Davy Crockett | Average | Similar → |
| 1954 | She Couldn't Say No | Odie Chalmers | Average | Similar → |
| 1954 | The French Line | 'Waco' Mosby | Flop | Similar → |
| 1953 | Devil's Canyon | Frank Taggert | Flop | Similar → |
| 1953 | Split Second | Asa Tremaine | Average | Similar → |
| 1952 | The Lusty Men | Booker Davis | Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | The Big Sky | Zeb Calloway | Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | Distant Drums | Monk | Average | Similar → |
| 1951 | Passage West | Pop Brennan | Average | Similar → |
| 1951 | The Red Badge of Courage | Bill Porter | Average | Similar → |
| 1951 | Sugarfoot | Fly-Up-the-Creek Jones | Flop | Similar → |
| 1950 | Two Flags West | Sgt. Pickens | Average | Similar → |
| 1950 | The Furies | Cowhand (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | Broken Arrow | Milt Duffield | Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | A Ticket to Tomahawk | Sad Eyes | Average | Similar → |
| 1950 | Stars in My Crown | Chloroform Wiggins | Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | Border Incident | Clayton Nordell | Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | Pinky | Police Chief Anderson (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | The Great Dan Patch | Chet Williams | Flop | Similar → |
| 1949 | Lust for Gold | Ludi | Average | Similar → |
| 1945 | Murder, He Says | Townsman (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | Abroad with Two Yanks | Arkie | Average | Similar → |
| 1944 | Riding West | Prof. Arkansas Higgins (as Arthur 'Arkansas' Hunnicutt) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1943 | The Chance of a Lifetime | Elwood "Tex" Stewart (Uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1943 | Johnny Come Lately | Tramp | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | Robin Hood of the Range | Arkansas (as Arthur 'Arkansas' Hunnicutt) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1942 | Fall In | Luke Hatfield | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | Silver Queen | Newspaper Publisher Brett | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | Wildcat | 'Watchfob' Jones | Flop | Similar → |
Arthur Hunnicutt - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Arthur Hunnicutt?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Arthur Hunnicutt is "Mrs. Sundance" with a rating of 7.5/10.
How many movies has Arthur Hunnicutt acted in?
Arthur Hunnicutt has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Arthur Hunnicutt?
Other notable films include "El Dorado", "Harry and Tonto", and "The Kettles in the Ozarks".