Dayton Lummis
ActingDayton Lummis Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Dayton Lummis reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 38 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Dayton Lummis's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 42% of Dayton Lummis'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 Spartacus, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Dayton Lummis Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Dayton Lummis's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Dayton Lummis has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Moonfire | Fuentes | Flop | Similar → |
| 1962 | Mooncussers | Commissioner | Flop | Similar → |
| 1962 | Jack the Giant Killer | King Mark | Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | Beauty and the Beast | Roderick, Count of Sardi | Flop | Similar → |
| 1962 | Deadly Duo | Thorne Fletcher | Flop | Similar → |
| 1961 | The Flight That Disappeared | Dr. Karl Morris | Flop | Similar → |
| 1960 | Spartacus | Symmachus (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | Elmer Gantry | Eddington | Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | The Music Box Kid | Father Gorman | Average | Similar → |
| 1958 | Bitter Heritage | Colonel Brecker | Flop | Similar → |
| 1956 | The Wrong Man | Judge Groat | Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | Showdown at Abilene | Jack Bedford | Flop | Similar → |
| 1956 | The Bad Seed | Doctor (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | The First Texan | Stephen Austin | Average | Similar → |
| 1956 | Over-Exposed | Horace Sutherland | Flop | Similar → |
| 1955 | The Court-Martial of Billy Mitchell | General Douglas MacArthur | Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | The Spoilers | Wheaton | Flop | Similar → |
| 1955 | Sudden Danger | Raymond Wilkins | Flop | Similar → |
| 1955 | The View from Pompey's Head | Charles Barlowe | Flop | Similar → |
| 1955 | The Cobweb | Dr. Tim Carmody (Uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | The Prodigal | Caleb | Flop | Similar → |
| 1954 | The Gypsy Moon | Lavoka | Flop | Similar → |
| 1954 | 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea | Reporter from The Bulletin (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | The Yellow Mountain | Geraghty | Flop | Similar → |
| 1954 | Princess of the Nile | Prince Shamin (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | The Caine Mutiny | Uncle Lloyd (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | Silver Needle in the Sky | Dr. Hilary Tyson | Flop | Similar → |
| 1954 | Loophole | Jim Starling | Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | Dragon's Gold | Donald McCutcheon | Flop | Similar → |
| 1954 | The Glenn Miller Story | Col. Spaulding, USAAF (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | How to Marry a Millionaire | Justice of the Peace (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | China Venture | Dr. Masterson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | The Golden Blade | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | All I Desire | Colonel Underwood | Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | Julius Caesar | Messala | Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | Man in the Dark | Dr. Marston | Average | Similar → |
| 1953 | Tangier Incident | Henry Morrison | Flop | Similar → |
| 1952 | Because of You | Philip Arnold (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
Dayton Lummis - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Dayton Lummis?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Dayton Lummis is "Spartacus" with a rating of 7.5/10.
How many movies has Dayton Lummis acted in?
Dayton Lummis has been featured in at least 38 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Dayton Lummis?
Other notable films include "Elmer Gantry", "China Venture", and "The Caine Mutiny".