Claude Payton
ActingClaude Payton Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Claude Payton reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 42 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Claude Payton's work falls within the Western genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 5% of Claude Payton'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 Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Claude Payton Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Claude Payton's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Claude Payton has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1939 | Tower of London | Councilman | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | Eternally Yours | Scotland Yard Man | Average | Similar → |
| 1935 | After the Dance | Guard | Average | Similar → |
| 1934 | Thunder Over Texas | Bruce Laird | Flop | Similar → |
| 1933 | The Son of Kong | Sailor / Suspenders Peddler | Flop | Similar → |
| 1933 | Fargo Express | Lem | Flop | Similar → |
| 1933 | Zoo in Budapest | Captain of Police (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1932 | Tex Takes a Holiday | Saunders | Flop | Similar → |
| 1932 | Arsène Lupin | Gendarme (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1930 | Up the River | Guard (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1929 | The Great Divide | Minor Role (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1929 | Say It with Songs | Judge | Flop | Similar → |
| 1927 | Set Free | Burke Tanner | Flop | Similar → |
| 1927 | The Western Whirlwind | Jeff Taylor | Flop | Similar → |
| 1926 | The Yellow Back | Bruce Condon | Flop | Similar → |
| 1925 | Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ | Jesus Christ (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1925 | The Texas Trail | Dan Merrill | Flop | Similar → |
| 1925 | Gold and the Girl | Rankin | Flop | Similar → |
| 1924 | The Riddle Rider | Victor Raymond | Flop | Similar → |
| 1924 | Daring Chances | Sampson Burke | Flop | Similar → |
| 1924 | The Desert Outlaw | Black Loomis | Flop | Similar → |
| 1924 | The Back Trail | Gentleman Harry King | Flop | Similar → |
| 1924 | The Man from Wyoming | Jack Halloway | Flop | Similar → |
| 1923 | Skid Proof | Masters | Flop | Similar → |
| 1923 | Desert Rider | Rufe Kinkaid | Average | Similar → |
| 1923 | The Law Rustlers | Doc Jordan | Flop | Similar → |
| 1922 | Catch My Smoke | Tex Lynch | Flop | Similar → |
| 1922 | Bells of San Juan | Jim Garson | Flop | Similar → |
| 1922 | Do and Dare | Córdoba (as Claude Peyton) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1922 | Trooper O'Neill | Black Flood | Flop | Similar → |
| 1922 | The Marshal of Moneymint | Velvet Joe Sellers | Flop | Similar → |
| 1922 | The Desert Bridegroom | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1922 | The Men of Zanzibar | George Sheyer | Flop | Similar → |
| 1922 | The Desert's Crucible | Tex Fuller | Flop | Similar → |
| 1922 | The Song of Life | Central Office Man | Flop | Similar → |
| 1922 | Two-Fisted Jefferson | Buck Connor | Flop | Similar → |
| 1921 | When We Were Twenty-One | Dave | Flop | Similar → |
| 1920 | Dice of Destiny | James Tierney | Flop | Similar → |
| 1920 | The Soul of Youth | Pete Morano | Flop | Similar → |
| 1920 | If I Were King | Montigney | Flop | Similar → |
| 1920 | The Man Who Lost Himself | Prince Maniloff | Flop | Similar → |
| 1919 | A Woman There Was | High Priest | Flop | Similar → |
Claude Payton - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Claude Payton?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Claude Payton is "Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ" with a rating of 7.3/10.
How many movies has Claude Payton acted in?
Claude Payton has been featured in at least 42 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Claude Payton?
Other notable films include "Arsène Lupin", "Tower of London", and "After the Dance".