Dennis Cross - Actor Profile

Dennis Cross

Acting
Updated: Apr 11, 2026
17Total Films
8.5 Highest Rated
Born: Dec 17, 1924
Birth Place: Whitefish, Montana, USA

Dennis Cross Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Dennis Cross reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 17 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 24% of Dennis Cross'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 The Tell-Tale Heart, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Dennis Cross Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Dennis Cross's career based on audience ratings.

★8.5
The Tell-Tale Heart (1971) movie poster
★8.5

The Tell-Tale Heart: A man's sanity is a point of contention as he confesses to murdering an elderly man, driven by the victim's pale blue 'v

The Tell-Tale Heart

1971•Horror
★6.9
I Want to Live! (1958) movie poster
★6.9

I Want to Live!: Brazen perpetual offender Barbara Graham tries to go straight but she finds herself implicated in a murder and sent to d

I Want to Live!

1958•Drama
★6.7
The Boston Strangler (1968) movie poster
★6.7

The Boston Strangler: Boston is being terrorized by a series of seemingly random murders of women. Based on the true story, the film follows t

The Boston Strangler

1968•Drama
★6.7
Naked In The Sun (1957) movie poster
★6.7

Naked In The Sun: In the 1830s a Florida slave trader captures the wife of Chief Osceola, setting off a war between the Seminoles and the

Naked In The Sun

1957•Western
★6.2
The Brass Legend (1956) movie poster
★6.2

The Brass Legend: During a ride with his new pony Sinoya, the young Clay Gibson by chance finds the secret housing of the multiple murdere

The Brass Legend

1956•Western

Full Filmography

Every movie Dennis Cross has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1974 Betrayal Highway Patrolman Average Similar →
1974 Act of Vengeance Larry Average Similar →
1972 The Bounty Man Rufus Average Similar →
1971 Mrs. Pollifax — Spy Bishop Average Similar →
1971 The Tell-Tale Heart - Super Hit Similar →
1970 Crowhaven Farm Police Chief Connors Average Similar →
1969 80 Steps to Jonah Maxon Flop Similar →
1969 The Over the Hill Gang Sheriff Average Similar →
1968 The Boston Strangler Steve (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1966 The Oscar Reporter Flop Similar →
1965 Harlow Second Director Flop Similar →
1958 I Want to Live! Bar Patron (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1958 How to Make a Monster Security Guard Monahan Average Similar →
1957 Naked In The Sun Coacoochee Hit Similar →
1956 Crime of Passion Police Sgt. Jules Average Similar →
1956 The Brass Legend Carl Barlow Average Similar →
1953 The Trip to Bountiful Harrison Ticket Man Flop Similar →

Dennis Cross - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Dennis Cross?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Dennis Cross is "The Tell-Tale Heart" with a rating of 8.5/10.

How many movies has Dennis Cross acted in?

Dennis Cross has been featured in at least 17 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Dennis Cross?

Other notable films include "I Want to Live!", "The Boston Strangler", and "Naked In The Sun".

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