Dean Jagger
ActingAbout Dean Jagger
Dean Jagger was an American film, stage, and television actor. He won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in Twelve O'Clock High (1949). Other notable films in which Jagger appeared include The Robe (1953), White Christmas (1954), Bad Day at Black Rock (1955), King Creole (1958), The Nun's Story (1959), Elmer Gantry (1960), Vanishing Point (1971), Game of Death (1978), and Alligator (1980).
Dean Jagger Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Dean Jagger 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 Dean Jagger's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 44% of Dean Jagger'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 It Grows on Trees, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Dean Jagger Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Dean Jagger's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Dean Jagger has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Alligator | Slade | Average | Similar → |
| 1980 | Gideon's Trumpet | 6th Supreme Court Justice | Average | Similar → |
| 1978 | Game of Death | Dr. Land | Average | Similar → |
| 1976 | The Lindbergh Kidnapping Case | Koehler | Average | Similar → |
| 1973 | I Heard the Owl Call My Name | Jim Wallace | Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | The Lie | Arnold Edgarton | Average | Similar → |
| 1972 | The Glass House | Warden Auerbach | Average | Similar → |
| 1971 | Vanishing Point | Prospector | Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | The Kremlin Letter | Highwayman | Average | Similar → |
| 1968 | Day of the Evil Gun | Jimmy Noble | Average | Similar → |
| 1968 | Firecreek | Whittier | Average | Similar → |
| 1967 | First to Fight | Colonel Baseman | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | The Honeymoon Machine | Admiral Fitch | Average | Similar → |
| 1960 | Elmer Gantry | William L. Morgan | Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | Cash McCall | Grant Austen | Average | Similar → |
| 1959 | The Nun's Story | Dr. Hubert Van Der Mal | Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | King Creole | Mr. Fisher | Average | Similar → |
| 1958 | The Proud Rebel | Harry Burleigh | Average | Similar → |
| 1957 | Forty Guns | Sheriff Ned Logan | Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | Bernardine | J. Fullerton Weldy | Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | Armored Attack! | as Rodion Pavlov | Average | Similar → |
| 1956 | X: The Unknown | Dr. Adam Royston | Average | Similar → |
| 1956 | Red Sundown | Jade Murphy | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | The Eternal Sea | Vice-Adm. Thomas L. Semple | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | Bad Day at Black Rock | Tim Horn | Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | White Christmas | General Waverly | Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | Private Hell 36 | Police Capt. Michaels | Average | Similar → |
| 1954 | Executive Suite | Jesse Q. Grimm | Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | The Robe | Justus | Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | It Grows on Trees | Phil Baxter | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | Rawhide | Yancy | Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | Dark City | Captain Garvey | Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | Twelve O'Clock High | Major / Lieutenant Colonel Harvey Stovall | Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | Driftwood | Dr. Steve Webster | Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | Pursued | Grant | Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | Sister Kenny | Kevin Connors | Hit | Similar → |
| 1945 | I Live in Grosvenor Square | Sgt. John Patterson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | When Strangers Marry | Paul Baxter | Average | Similar → |
| 1943 | The North Star | Rodion Pavlov | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | The Omaha Trail | 'Pipestone' Ross | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | The Men in Her Life | David Gibson | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | Western Union | Edward Creighton | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | Song of the City | Paul Herrick | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | Woman in Distress | Fred Stevens | Average | Similar → |
| 1936 | Star for a Night | Fritz Lind | Average | Similar → |
| 1935 | Men Without Names | Agent Jones | Average | Similar → |
| 1935 | Wings in the Dark | Top Harmon | Average | Similar → |
| 1934 | Behold My Wife! | Pete | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | You Belong to Me | Military School Instructor | Hit | Similar → |
| 1930 | Whoopee! | Deputy (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
Dean Jagger - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Dean Jagger?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Dean Jagger is "It Grows on Trees" with a rating of 8.1/10.
How many movies has Dean Jagger acted in?
Dean Jagger has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Dean Jagger?
Other notable films include "First to Fight", "Elmer Gantry", and "Bad Day at Black Rock".