Charles McAvoy
ActingCharles McAvoy Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Charles McAvoy 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 Charles McAvoy's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 40% of Charles McAvoy'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 I Am a Fugitive from a Chain Gang, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Charles McAvoy Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Charles McAvoy's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Charles McAvoy has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | The Company She Keeps | Counterman (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1950 | No Way Out | Riley (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | Woman in Hiding | Electrician (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1949 | Take One False Step | Policeman (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1948 | The Velvet Touch | Mr. Soper | Average | Similar → |
| 1948 | Hazard | Cop in L.A. (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | The Sea of Grass | Homesteader (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1946 | The Dark Mirror | Janitor O'Brien (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1945 | Strange Holiday | Leonard, the Guard | Average | Similar → |
| 1943 | Captive Wild Woman | Cop (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1941 | Pacific Blackout | Cop | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | Dick Tracy vs. Crime Inc. | Police Guard at Chandler's Gate | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | Honky Tonk | Miner (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | Pot o' Gold | Turnkey (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | The Mad Doctor | Officer Riley (Uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | Dark Streets of Cairo | Man in Fez | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | Little Nellie Kelly | Policeman (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Junior G-Men | Policeman (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | Rhythm on the River | Train Announcer | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | The Great McGinty | Guard (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | The Shadow | Police Guard at Rand's | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Rulers of the Sea | O'Brien | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | The Man They Could Not Hang | Prison Official (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Union Pacific | Railwayman (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Let Us Live | Death Row Guard (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | King of the Turf | Policeman | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | Wells Fargo | Miner | Flop | Similar → |
| 1937 | Maid of Salem | Father (Uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1936 | That Girl from Paris | Policeman (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Wedding Present | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | The Bridge of Sighs | Lacy's Henchman (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1936 | Strike Me Pink | Mr. Selby | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Diamond Jim | Cop | Average | Similar → |
| 1935 | Atlantic Adventure | Plainclothesman | Average | Similar → |
| 1935 | The E-Flat Man | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1935 | Circumstantial Evidence | Prison Guard Kelly (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1934 | Shoot the Works | Cop | Average | Similar → |
| 1934 | The Defense Rests | Guard | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | Honky Donkey | Policeman | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | Murder at the Vanities | Ben (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1934 | Beggars in Ermine | Steel Worker (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1934 | Miss Fane's Baby Is Stolen | Lieutenant Parker | Flop | Similar → |
| 1933 | Carnival Lady | Detective | Flop | Similar → |
| 1933 | Lady for a Day | Detective (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | Midnight Mary | Detective (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | I Am a Fugitive from a Chain Gang | Cop (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | Dragnet Patrol | Lookout | Flop | Similar → |
| 1930 | Those Who Dance | Prison Guard | Average | Similar → |
| 1930 | When the Wind Blows | Henry - Jackie's Dad (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1930 | Shivering Shakespeare | Man whose son is splattered (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
Charles McAvoy - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Charles McAvoy?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Charles McAvoy is "I Am a Fugitive from a Chain Gang" with a rating of 7.8/10.
How many movies has Charles McAvoy acted in?
Charles McAvoy has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Charles McAvoy?
Other notable films include "Hazard", "Lady for a Day", and "King of the Turf".