Danny Dayton - Actor Profile

Danny Dayton

Acting
Updated: Apr 10, 2026
20Total Films
7.5 Highest Rated
Born: Nov 20, 1923
Birth Place: Jersey City, New Jersey, USA

Danny Dayton Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Danny Dayton reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 20 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Danny Dayton's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 20% of Danny Dayton'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 Ed Wood, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Danny Dayton Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Danny Dayton's career based on audience ratings.

★7.5
Ed Wood (1994) movie poster
★7.5

Ed Wood: The mostly true story of the legendary "worst director of all time", who, with the help of his strange friends, filmed c

Ed Wood

1994•Comedy
★7.1
The Enforcer (1951) movie poster
★7.1

The Enforcer: After years of investigation, Assistant District Attorney Martin Ferguson has managed to build a solid case against an e

The Enforcer

1951•Drama
★6.5
Guys and Dolls (1955) movie poster
★6.5

Guys and Dolls: In New York, a gambler is challenged to take a cold female missionary to Havana, but they fall for each other, and the b

Guys and Dolls

1955•Comedy
★6.5
83 Hours 'Til Dawn (1990) movie poster
★6.5

83 Hours 'Til Dawn: A wealthy man's daughter is kidnapped and placed in a box with air for only 83 hours.

83 Hours 'Til Dawn

1990•Thriller
★6.2
The Turning Point (1952) movie poster
★6.2

The Turning Point: Special prosecutor John Conroy hopes to combat organized crime in his city and appoints his cop father Matt as chief inv

The Turning Point

1952•Crime

Full Filmography

Every movie Danny Dayton has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1994 Ed Wood Soundman Super Hit Similar →
1991 The Dark Backward Syd Average Similar →
1991 Life Stinks Dirty Bum at Party Average Similar →
1991 Rock 'n' Roll High School Forever Mr. Snotgrass Flop Similar →
1990 83 Hours 'Til Dawn Morgan Hit Similar →
1985 Appointment with Fear Norman Flop Similar →
1983 Flicks Ogden Flood Flop Similar →
1983 The Sting II Ring Announcer Flop Similar →
1983 I Take These Men Rabbi Silverberg Flop Similar →
1981 Advice to the Lovelorn Drape Man Flop Similar →
1979 Love at First Bite Billy Average Similar →
1978 Bud and Lou Gene Duffy Flop Similar →
1978 Loose Shoes Bartender Flop Similar →
1970 Which Way to the Front? Man in Car Flop Similar →
1955 Guys and Dolls Rusty Charlie Hit Similar →
1955 Allen in Movieland Self Flop Similar →
1952 The Turning Point Roy Ackerman Average Similar →
1951 No Questions Asked Harry Dycker (as Dan Dayton) Average Similar →
1951 The Enforcer Digger (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1950 At War with the Army Supply Sergeant Miller Flop Similar →

Danny Dayton - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Danny Dayton?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Danny Dayton is "Ed Wood" with a rating of 7.5/10.

How many movies has Danny Dayton acted in?

Danny Dayton has been featured in at least 20 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Danny Dayton?

Other notable films include "The Enforcer", "Guys and Dolls", and "83 Hours 'Til Dawn".

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