Baruch Lumet

Acting

Freshness: Feb 02, 2026

11Total Films

7.1 Highest Rated

Born: Sep 16, 1898

Birth Place: Warsaw, Congress Poland, Russian Empire

About Baruch Lumet

Baruch Lumet was an American actor best known for his work in the Yiddish theatre.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Baruch Lumet reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 11 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Baruch Lumet's filmography leans towards the Drama 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 18% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Baruch Lumet remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Pawnbroker, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Baruch Lumet Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Baruch Lumet's career based on audience ratings.

★7.1

★7.1

The Pawnbroker: A Jewish pawnbroker, a victim of Nazi persecution, loses all faith in his fellow man until he realizes too late the trag

The Pawnbroker

1965•Drama

★6.5

Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Sex *But Were Afraid to Ask (1972) movie poster

★6.5

Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Sex *But Were Afraid to Ask: A collection of seven vignettes, which each address a question concerning human sexuality. From aphrodisiacs to sexual p

Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Sex *But Were Afraid to Ask

1972•Comedy

★6.0

Cody of the Pony Express (1950) movie poster

★6.0

Cody of the Pony Express: Buffalo Bill Cody battles a gang of outlaws secretly headed by an unscrupulous lawyer.

Cody of the Pony Express

1950•Action

★5.8

One Third of a Nation (1939) movie poster

★5.8

One Third of a Nation: The negligent owner of a tenement slum becomes romantically involved with one of the building's residents.

One Third of a Nation

1939•Drama

★5.6

★5.6

The Group: It's 1933, and eight young women are friends and members of the upper-class group at a private girl's school, about to g

The Group

1966•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Baruch Lumet.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1980	The Long Days of Summer	Rabbi	Flop	Similar →
1975	The Wild Party	Tailor	Flop	Similar →
1974	The Family Kovack	Mr. Czablinski	Flop	Similar →
1972	Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Sex *But Were Afraid to Ask	Rabbi Baumel	Hit	Similar →
1966	The Group	Mr. Schneider	Average	Similar →
1965	The Pawnbroker	Mendel	Hit	Similar →
1962	The Interns	Byrd	Flop	Similar →
1962	Hemingway’s Adventures of a Young Man	Morris (uncredited)	Flop	Similar →
1959	The Killer Shrews	Dr. Marlowe Craigis	Flop	Similar →
1950	Cody of the Pony Express	-	Average	Similar →
1939	One Third of a Nation	Mr. Rosen	Average	Similar →

Baruch Lumet - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Baruch Lumet?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Baruch Lumet is "The Pawnbroker" with a rating of 7.1/10.

How many movies has Baruch Lumet acted in?

Baruch Lumet has been featured in at least 11 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Baruch Lumet?

Other notable films include "Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Sex *But Were Afraid to Ask", "Cody of the Pony Express", and "One Third of a Nation".