Charles Nelson Reilly - Actor Profile

Charles Nelson Reilly

Acting
Freshness: Jan 26, 2026
33Total Films
8.0 Highest Rated
Born: Jan 13, 1931
Birth Place: The Bronx - New York - USA

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Charles Nelson Reilly reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 33 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Comedy

The majority of Charles Nelson Reilly's filmography leans towards the Comedy 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 24% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Charles Nelson Reilly remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The City That Forgot About Christmas, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Charles Nelson Reilly Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Charles Nelson Reilly's career based on audience ratings.

★8.0
The City That Forgot About Christmas (1974) movie poster
★8.0

The City That Forgot About Christmas: A young boy's grandfather tells him the story of a city that forgot about Christmas until a carpenter named Matthew come

The City That Forgot About Christmas

1974•Animation
★7.6
The Dean Martin Christmas Show (1968) movie poster
★7.6

The Dean Martin Christmas Show: A Classic Holiday Celebration with Dean and Friends.

The Dean Martin Christmas Show

1968•Comedy
★7.4
Game Changers (2018) movie poster
★7.4

Game Changers: Alex Trebek hosts a documentary about television game shows featuring interviews with a number of game show hosts and pr

Game Changers

2018•Documentary
★7.1
The First of May (1999) movie poster
★7.1

The First of May: Cory is a foster child nobody wants. Carlota is an elderly woman the world has forgotten. Together, they find friendship

The First of May

1999•Drama
★7.0
Broadway: The Golden Age, by the Legends Who Were There (2003) movie poster
★7.0

Broadway: The Golden Age, by the Legends Who Were There: Broadway: The Golden Age is the most important, ambitious and comprehensive film ever made about America's most celebrat

Broadway: The Golden Age, by the Legends Who Were There

2003•Music

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Charles Nelson Reilly.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2021 Broadway: Beyond the Golden Age Self (archive footage) Flop Similar →
2018 Game Changers Self (archive footage) Hit Similar →
2011 'Weird Al' Yankovic: Alpocalypse Self (archive footage) Flop Similar →
2007 Words and Music by Jerry Herman Self Flop Similar →
2006 Tom and Jerry: Shiver Me Whiskers Red Parrot Stan (voice) Hit Similar →
2006 The Life of Reilly Self Hit Similar →
2003 Broadway: The Golden Age, by the Legends Who Were There Self Hit Similar →
2002 Gaydar Uncle Vincent Flop Similar →
1999 The First of May Dinghy Hit Similar →
1999 Boys Will Be Boys Mr. Rudnick Flop Similar →
1998 An All Dogs Christmas Carol Killer (voice) Average Similar →
1997 Babes in Toyland Humpty Dumpty (voice) Flop Similar →
1995 Driving Mr. Pink Parrot (voice) Flop Similar →
1994 A Troll in Central Park Llort (voice) Flop Similar →
1994 Bandit: Bandit Goes Country Teach Flop Similar →
1991 Rock-A-Doodle Hunch (voice) Average Similar →
1989 All Dogs Go to Heaven Killer (voice) Hit Similar →
1988 Joan Rivers and Friends Salute Heidi Abromowitz Charles Nelson Reilly Flop Similar →
1987 The Three Kings Clerk Flop Similar →
1986 Body Slam Vic Carson Flop Similar →
1983 Cannonball Run II Don Don Flop Similar →
1983 The Wind in the Willows Mr. Toad (voice) Average Similar →
1982 Baryshnikov in Hollywood Dialogue Coach Flop Similar →
1981 All-Star Party for Burt Reynolds Self Average Similar →
1974 The City That Forgot About Christmas (voice) Super Hit Similar →
1974 Hamburgers self Flop Similar →
1972 Call Her Mom Dean Walden Flop Similar →
1971 Decisions! Decisions! - Flop Similar →
N/A Amazing Stories: The Movie III (archive footage) Flop Similar →
1968 The Dean Martin Christmas Show Self (uncredited) Super Hit Similar →
1967 The Tiger Makes Out Registrar Flop Similar →
1962 Two Tickets to Paris Claypoole Flop Similar →
1958 Let's Rock! Announcer Flop Similar →

Charles Nelson Reilly - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Charles Nelson Reilly?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Charles Nelson Reilly is "The City That Forgot About Christmas" with a rating of 8.0/10.

How many movies has Charles Nelson Reilly acted in?

Charles Nelson Reilly has been featured in at least 33 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Charles Nelson Reilly?

Other notable films include "The Dean Martin Christmas Show", "Game Changers", and "The First of May".