Chris Drake

Acting

Freshness: Jan 26, 2026

18Total Films

7.0 Highest Rated

Born: Dec 11, 1923

Birth Place: Richmond, Virginia, USA

About Chris Drake

Chris Drake was an American film and television actor. He served in the US Marine Corps during World War II and fought, as a member of Carlson's Raiders, at Guadalcanal, where he was wounded. Until 1990 he sold real estate in California, owning wholly or a portion of 11 real estate offices in and around Palos Verdes.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Chris Drake reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 18 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Chris Drake'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 11% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Chris Drake remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Father of the Bride, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Chris Drake Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Chris Drake's career based on audience ratings.

★7.0

★7.0

Father of the Bride: Proud father Stanley Banks remembers the day his daughter, Kay, got married. Starting when she announces her engagement

Father of the Bride

1950•Comedy

★6.8

★6.8

Them!: As a result of nuclear testing, gigantic, ferocious mutant ants appear in the American desert southwest, and a father-da

Them!

1954•Sci-Fi

★6.4

★6.4

Three Secrets: A five-year-old boy is the sole survivor of a devastating plane crash in the mountains of California. When the newspaper

Three Secrets

1950•Drama

★6.1

★6.1

Two O'Clock Courage: A cab driver nearly hits a man with amnesia, then helps him unravel his past, only to discover he's a murder suspect as

Two O'Clock Courage

1945•Mystery

★6.1

★6.1

Bride by Mistake: The staggeringly wealthy Norah Hunter, a shipyard owner, too often finds herself the romantic target of gold-digging men

Bride by Mistake

1944•Comedy

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Chris Drake.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1957	Bombers B-52	Control Tower Radioman (uncredited)	Average	Similar →
1957	The Book of Acts Series	Phillip	Flop	Similar →
1955	An Annapolis Story	First Classman (uncredited)	Flop	Similar →
1954	Them!	Trooper Ed Blackburn	Hit	Similar →
1952	The Living Bible	John	Average	Similar →
1951	As You Were	Soldier	Flop	Similar →
1951	Pier 23	Mike Greeley	Flop	Similar →
1951	Halls of Montezuma	Frank (uncredited)	Average	Similar →
1950	Three Secrets	Radio Technician (uncredited)	Average	Similar →
1950	Father of the Bride	Usher (uncredited)	Hit	Similar →
1949	The Pilgrimage Play	John	Flop	Similar →
1946	Tokyo Rose	Frank	Flop	Similar →
1946	Strangler of the Swamp	George (uncredited)	Average	Similar →
1945	A Walk in the Sun	Rankin	Average	Similar →
1945	Two O'Clock Courage	Assistant Editor (uncredited)	Average	Similar →
1944	Music in Manhattan	Bellboy (uncredited)	Average	Similar →
1944	Youth Runs Wild	Bud (uncredited)	Flop	Similar →
1944	Bride by Mistake	Flyer	Average	Similar →

Chris Drake - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Chris Drake?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Chris Drake is "Father of the Bride" with a rating of 7.0/10.

How many movies has Chris Drake acted in?

Chris Drake has been featured in at least 18 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Chris Drake?

Other notable films include "Them!", "Three Secrets", and "Two O'Clock Courage".