Clyde Fillmore
ActingAbout Clyde Fillmore
Clyde Fillmore was born on October 25, 1876 in McConnelsville, Ohio, USA as Clyde Fogle. He was an actor, known for The More the Merrier (1943), Watch on the Rhine (1943) and The Shanghai Gesture (1941). He died on December 19, 1946 in Santa Monica, California, USA. He was born as Clyde Van Nuys Fogel to Millard Fillmore Fogel 1853–1929 Birth in Morgan County, Ohio, and Peninah H. "Nina" Hammond, Birth 1849–Morgan County, Ohio. Clyde's maternal grandparents were Hannah(Scott) and James C. Hammond; Great grandparents were Ursula (Barnett) and John Gore Hammond of Morgan County, early settlers coming from Maryland to Virginia, to Ohio. With Lea Penman, to whom he married in 1924, helped discover Marjorie Lord as a teen when Marjorie was a student at the school where they taught acting in New York city. He was a dapper silent screen character actor, often in roguish roles. At Paramount in the 1920's, he rejoined this studio in the 40's as a small part supporting player. During the intervening years, he had a busy career on Broadway playing men of means or influence.
Clyde Fillmore Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Clyde Fillmore reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 44 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Clyde Fillmore's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 25% of Clyde Fillmore'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 Getting an Eyeful, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Clyde Fillmore Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Clyde Fillmore's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Clyde Fillmore has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1946 | Strange Voyage | Barrier, the Sportsman | Average | Similar → |
| 1945 | The Hidden Eye | Rodney Hampton | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1945 | Lady on a Train | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1945 | Keep Your Powder Dry | Gen. Brett (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1945 | I'll Remember April | J.C Cartwright | Flop | Similar → |
| 1945 | Between Two Women | Slipper Room Patron (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1944 | Tahiti Nights | High Priest | Flop | Similar → |
| 1944 | 3 Is a Family | Mr. Spencer | Flop | Similar → |
| 1944 | Laura | Owner of Bullitt & Co. Ad Agency (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | Christmas Holiday | Colonel (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1944 | The Scarlet Claw | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | Swing Fever | Mr. Nagen | Flop | Similar → |
| 1943 | Watch on the Rhine | Sam Chandler | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | The More the Merrier | Senator Noonan | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | Margin for Error | Dr. Jennings | Average | Similar → |
| 1943 | City Without Men | Senator Malloy | Flop | Similar → |
| 1942 | When Johnny Comes Marching Home | Hamilton Wellman | Flop | Similar → |
| 1942 | Fall In | Arnold Benedict | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | Laugh Your Blues Away | Sen. Hargrave | Flop | Similar → |
| 1942 | My Sister Eileen | Ralph Craven | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | The Talk of the Town | James Boyd (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | The Mystery of Marie Roget | Mons. De Luc | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | Two Yanks in Trinidad | Col. Powers | Flop | Similar → |
| 1942 | The Remarkable Andrew | Mayor Ollie Lancaster | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | The Shanghai Gesture | Percival Montgomery Howe | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | Unholy Partners | Jason Grant | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Getting an Eyeful | Buddy | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | The Affairs of Pierre | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1924 | Alimony | Granville | Flop | Similar → |
| 1923 | The Love Pirate | Chief Deputy Hugh Waring | Flop | Similar → |
| 1922 | The Real Adventure | Rodney Aldrich | Flop | Similar → |
| 1921 | Moonlight Follies | Tony Griswold | Flop | Similar → |
| 1921 | The Sting of the Lash | Joel Grant | Flop | Similar → |
| 1921 | Sham | Tom Jaffrey | Flop | Similar → |
| 1921 | The Outside Woman | Dr. Frederick Ralston | Flop | Similar → |
| 1920 | A City Sparrow | David Muir | Flop | Similar → |
| 1920 | The Soul of Youth | Robert Hamilton | Flop | Similar → |
| 1920 | Crooked Streets | Lawrence Griswold | Flop | Similar → |
| 1920 | The Devil's Passkey | Captain Rex Strong | Flop | Similar → |
| 1920 | The Ladder of Lies | Peter Gordon | Flop | Similar → |
| 1920 | Nurse Marjorie | John Danbury | Average | Similar → |
| 1919 | When Fate Decides | Donald Cavendish | Flop | Similar → |
| 1919 | The Fire Flingers | Benjamin Burley | Flop | Similar → |
| 1919 | The Millionaire Pirate | Robert Spurr | Flop | Similar → |
Clyde Fillmore - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Clyde Fillmore?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Clyde Fillmore is "Getting an Eyeful" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Clyde Fillmore acted in?
Clyde Fillmore has been featured in at least 44 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Clyde Fillmore?
Other notable films include "Laura", "The Hidden Eye", and "The Talk of the Town".