Cornel Wilde
ActingAbout Cornel Wilde
Cornel Wilde was a Hungarian-American actor and film director. Wilde's acting career began in 1935, when he made his debut on Broadway. In 1936 he began making small, uncredited appearances in films. By the 1940s, he had signed a contract with 20th Century Fox, and by the mid-1940s, he was a major leading man. He was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actor for his performance in 1945's A Song to Remember. In the 1950s, he moved to writing, producing and directing films, and still continued his career as an actor.
Cornel Wilde Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Cornel Wilde 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 Cornel Wilde's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 32% of Cornel Wilde'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 Swiss Tour, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Cornel Wilde Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Cornel Wilde's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Cornel Wilde has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Los Angeles Plays Itself | Griff Marat in Shockproof (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | Flesh and Bullets | Police Captain | Flop | Similar → |
| 1979 | The Fifth Musketeer | D'Artagnan | Flop | Similar → |
| 1975 | Sharks' Treasure | Jim Carnahan | Flop | Similar → |
| 1972 | Gargoyles | Dr. Mercer Boley | Average | Similar → |
| 1969 | The Comic | Frank Powers | Average | Similar → |
| 1967 | Beach Red | Capt. MacDonald / Narrator | Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | The Naked Prey | The Man | Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | Sword of Lancelot | Sir Lancelot | Flop | Similar → |
| 1961 | Constantine and the Cross | Constantine | Flop | Similar → |
| 1959 | Edge of Eternity | Les Martin | Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | Maracaibo | Vic Scott | Flop | Similar → |
| 1957 | The Devil's Hairpin | Nick Jargin | Flop | Similar → |
| 1957 | Omar Khayyam | Omar Khayyam | Average | Similar → |
| 1956 | Beyond Mombasa | Matt Campbell | Average | Similar → |
| 1956 | Hot Blood | Stephano Torino | Flop | Similar → |
| 1955 | Storm Fear | Charlie | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | The Scarlet Coat | Maj. John Boulton | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | The Big Combo | Leonard Diamond | Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | Passion | Juan Obreon | Flop | Similar → |
| 1954 | Woman's World | Bill Baxter | Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | Star of India | Pierre St. Laurent | Flop | Similar → |
| 1953 | Saadia | Si Lahssen | Average | Similar → |
| 1953 | Main Street to Broadway | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | Treasure of the Golden Condor | Jean-Paul | Average | Similar → |
| 1952 | Operation Secret | Peter Forrester | Flop | Similar → |
| 1952 | California Conquest | Don Arturo Bordega | Flop | Similar → |
| 1952 | At Sword's Point | D'Artagnan Jr. | Flop | Similar → |
| 1952 | The Greatest Show on Earth | The Great Sebastian | Average | Similar → |
| 1950 | Two Flags West | Capt. Mark Bradford | Average | Similar → |
| 1949 | Swiss Tour | Stanley Robin | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | Shockproof | Griff Marat | Average | Similar → |
| 1948 | The Walls of Jericho | Dave Connors | Flop | Similar → |
| 1948 | Road House | Pete Morgan | Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | It Had to Be You | George McKesson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | Forever Amber | Bruce Carlton | Average | Similar → |
| 1946 | Centennial Summer | Philippe Lascalles | Average | Similar → |
| 1946 | The Bandit of Sherwood Forest | Robert of Nottingham | Flop | Similar → |
| 1945 | Leave Her to Heaven | Richard Harland | Hit | Similar → |
| 1945 | A Thousand and One Nights | Aladdin | Average | Similar → |
| 1945 | A Song to Remember | Frédéric Chopin | Average | Similar → |
| 1943 | Wintertime | Freddy Austin | Flop | Similar → |
| 1942 | Life Begins at Eight-Thirty | Robert Carter | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Manila Calling | Jeff Bailey | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | The Perfect Snob | Mike Lord | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Kisses for Breakfast | Chet Oakley | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | Knockout | Tommy Rossi | Flop | Similar → |
| 1941 | High Sierra | Louis Mendoza | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Lady with Red Hair | Mr. Williams (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | Exclusive | Reporter | Average | Similar → |
Cornel Wilde - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Cornel Wilde?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Cornel Wilde is "Swiss Tour" with a rating of 8.0/10.
How many movies has Cornel Wilde acted in?
Cornel Wilde has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Cornel Wilde?
Other notable films include "Los Angeles Plays Itself", "Leave Her to Heaven", and "High Sierra".