Dick Wesson - Actor Profile

Dick Wesson

Acting
Updated: Apr 11, 2026
18Total Films
7.0 Highest Rated
Born: Nov 19, 1922
Birth Place: Boston, Massachusetts, USA

Dick Wesson Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Dick Wesson reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 18 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 22% of Dick Wesson'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 Calamity Jane, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Dick Wesson Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Dick Wesson's career based on audience ratings.

★7.0
Calamity Jane (1953) movie poster
★7.0

Calamity Jane: Sharpshooter Calamity Jane takes it upon herself to recruit a famous actress and bring her back to the local saloon, but

Calamity Jane

1953•Comedy
★7.0
Breakthrough (1950) movie poster
★7.0

Breakthrough: Filmed with the full cooperation of the U.S. Army, Breakthrough is a lean, no-nonsense war film set during the 1944 inva

Breakthrough

1950•War
★6.5
The Desert Song (1953) movie poster
★6.5

The Desert Song: Shiek Yousseff, poses as a friend of the French while secretly plotting to overthrow them. Apposing Yousseff are the Rif

The Desert Song

1953•Music
★6.5
On Vacation with Mickey Mouse and Friends (1956) movie poster
★6.5

On Vacation with Mickey Mouse and Friends: Walt Disney, who is on vacation, gives Jiminy Cricket a phone call to take over hosting duties for one TV episode while

On Vacation with Mickey Mouse and Friends

1956•Animation
★6.4
The Goofy Success Story (1955) movie poster
★6.4

The Goofy Success Story: A look at Goofy's rise to stardom, leading into several of his cartoons-Moving Day, Moose Hunters, How to Ride a Horse,

The Goofy Success Story

1955•Animation

Full Filmography

Every movie Dick Wesson has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1977 Dog and Cat Zink Kauffen Flop Similar →
1977 Rollercoaster Tourist Father Average Similar →
1961 The Errand Boy The A.D. Average Similar →
1956 On Vacation with Mickey Mouse and Friends The Boss (voice) Hit Similar →
1955 The Goofy Success Story Announcer (voice) Average Similar →
1955 Paris Follies of 1956 Chuck Russell Flop Similar →
1953 Calamity Jane Francis Fryer Hit Similar →
1953 The Charge at Feather River Pvt. Cullen Average Similar →
1953 The Desert Song Benjamin 'Benjy' Kidd Hit Similar →
1953 The Man Behind The Gun Sgt. 'Monk' Walker Average Similar →
1952 About Face Dave Crouse Flop Similar →
1951 Starlift Sgt. Mike Nolan Average Similar →
1951 Sunny Side of the Street Dave Gibson Average Similar →
1951 Jim Thorpe – All-American Ed Guyac Average Similar →
1951 Force of Arms Kleiner Average Similar →
1951 Inside the Walls of Folsom Prison Tinker Average Similar →
1950 Breakthrough Pvt. Sammy Hansen Hit Similar →
1950 Destination Moon Joe Sweeney Average Similar →

Dick Wesson - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Dick Wesson?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Dick Wesson is "Calamity Jane" with a rating of 7.0/10.

How many movies has Dick Wesson acted in?

Dick Wesson has been featured in at least 18 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Dick Wesson?

Other notable films include "Breakthrough", "The Desert Song", and "On Vacation with Mickey Mouse and Friends".

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