Thomas E. Jackson
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Thomas E. Jackson (July 4, 1886 – September 7, 1967) was an American stage and screen actor. His 67-year career spanned eight decades and two centuries, during which time he appeared in over a dozen Broadway plays, produced two others, acted in over a 130 films, as well as numerous television shows. He was most frequently credited as Thomas Jackson and occasionally as Tom Jackson or Tommy Jackson. Description above from the Wikipedia article Thomas Jackson (actor), licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Thomas E. Jackson reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Crime
The majority of Thomas E. Jackson's filmography leans towards the Crime 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 42% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Thomas E. Jackson remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Free, Blonde and 21, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Thomas E. Jackson Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Thomas E. Jackson's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Thomas E. Jackson.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | A Big Hand for the Little Lady | Rt. Rev. Mr. Monckton (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | Gypsy | Station Master (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1961 | A Fever in the Blood | Peters | Average | Similar → |
| 1958 | The Last Hurrah | Man (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | Crime Wave | Bank Guard (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | Meet Me at the Fair | Billy Gray | Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | Phone Call from a Stranger | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1950 | Union Station | Detective (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1948 | The Fuller Brush Man | Policeman in Park (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1946 | Just Before Dawn | Walter Cummings (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1945 | Scarlet Street | Chief of Detectives (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1945 | The Hidden Eye | Insp. Delaney (as Thomas Jackson) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | The Woman in the Window | Inspector Jackson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | No Place for a Lady | Captain Baker, district attorney | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | Law of the Tropics | Det. Maguire | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | Lady with Red Hair | Mr. Frank Harper (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | City for Conquest | Pep - Sportswriter (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Millionaires in Prison | Warden Tom Hammond | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | La Conga Nights | Agent | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Free, Blonde and 21 | Inspector Saunders | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Castle on the Hudson | Seated Reporter on Train (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Another Thin Man | Detective (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Beau Geste | Colonel in Recruiting Office (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Nancy Drew... Reporter | City Editor Bostwick | Average | Similar → |
| 1938 | The Amazing Dr. Clitterhouse | Inspector Connors (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | The Lady in the Morgue | Police Lieutenant Strom | Average | Similar → |
| 1938 | Blondes at Work | Parker | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | The Westland Case | Detective Lt. Strom | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | Dead End | Police Lieutenant at Killing (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | A Man Betrayed | Detective Ryan | Average | Similar → |
| 1936 | Fugitive in the Sky | Dave Brandon | Average | Similar → |
| 1936 | I'd Give My Life | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1936 | I'd Give My Life | Doyle | Average | Similar → |
| 1936 | Little Miss Nobody | Dutch Miller | Average | Similar → |
| 1935 | Special Agent | State Police Commander's Assistant (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1935 | Call of the Wild | 'Tex' Rickard | Average | Similar → |
| 1935 | The Irish in Us | Doc Mullins (as Thomas Jackson) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | The Case of the Curious Bride | Toots Howardv | Average | Similar → |
| 1934 | The Thin Man | Reporter (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | Manhattan Melodrama | Asst. Dist. Atty. Richard Snow | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | Melody in Spring | House Detective | Average | Similar → |
| 1933 | Advice to the Lovelorn | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | The Avenger | McCall | Average | Similar → |
| 1933 | Terror Aboard | Capt. Derick Alison | Average | Similar → |
| 1933 | Mystery of the Wax Museum | Detective at Morgue | Average | Similar → |
| 1932 | Afraid to Talk | Deputy Benchley | Average | Similar → |
| 1932 | Doctor X | Daily World Editor | Average | Similar → |
| 1932 | Unashamed | Captain Riorden | Average | Similar → |
| 1931 | Little Caesar | Sergeant Flaherty | Hit | Similar → |
| 1930 | The Doorway to Hell | Undetermined Secondary Role (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
Thomas E. Jackson - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Thomas E. Jackson?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Thomas E. Jackson is "Free, Blonde and 21" with a rating of 8.0/10.
How many movies has Thomas E. Jackson acted in?
Thomas E. Jackson has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Thomas E. Jackson?
Other notable films include "The Hidden Eye", "Scarlet Street", and "The Irish in Us".