Don Blakely - Actor Profile

Don Blakely

Acting
Updated: Apr 10, 2026
22Total Films
8.5 Highest Rated
Born: Jul 26, 1938
Birth Place: Manhattan, New York, USA

Don Blakely Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Don Blakely reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 22 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 27% of Don Blakely'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 Pulp Fiction, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Don Blakely Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Don Blakely's career based on audience ratings.

★8.5
Pulp Fiction (1994) movie poster
★8.5

Pulp Fiction: A burger-loving hit man, his philosophical partner, a drug-addled gangster's moll and a washed-up boxer converge in this

Pulp Fiction

1994•Thriller
★7.8
In the Shadow of Kilimanjaro (1986) movie poster
★7.8

In the Shadow of Kilimanjaro: There's a big drought in Africa. Food and water are scarce. 90,000 wild baboons suddenly start attacking humans and eati

In the Shadow of Kilimanjaro

1986•Horror
★7.1
Brubaker (1980) movie poster
★7.1

Brubaker: The new warden of a small prison farm in Arkansas tries to clean it up of corruption after initially posing as an inmate

Brubaker

1980•Crime
★7.0
29th Street (1991) movie poster
★7.0

29th Street: After winning $6.2 million in the 1976 New York State Lottery, he is arrested for throwing rocks at a church. He then te

29th Street

1991•Comedy
★6.8
George Wallace (1997) movie poster
★6.8

George Wallace: George Wallace is a 1997 television film starring Gary Sinise as George Wallace, the former Governor of Alabama. It was

George Wallace

1997•History

Full Filmography

Every movie Don Blakely has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1997 George Wallace Loosh Hit Similar →
1996 Persons Unknown Marty Flop Similar →
1995 Under Siege 2: Dark Territory Cook #2 Average Similar →
1994 Pulp Fiction Wilson's Trainer Super Hit Similar →
1991 29th Street Sergeant Jones Hit Similar →
1989 Harlem Nights Crapshooter Average Similar →
1989 Prime Suspect Joey Flop Similar →
1988 The Telephone - Flop Similar →
1986 In the Shadow of Kilimanjaro Julius Odom Super Hit Similar →
1983 Vigilante Prago Average Similar →
1981 Don't Look Back: The Story of Leroy "Satchel" Paige Bartender Average Similar →
1980 Brubaker Jerome Boyd Hit Similar →
1980 Defiance Abbie Average Similar →
1980 PSI Factor - Flop Similar →
1978 On the Yard Tate Average Similar →
1977 Short Eyes El Raheem Hit Similar →
1975 Strike Force Agent Jerome Ripley Average Similar →
1973 The Spook Who Sat by the Door Stud Davis Average Similar →
1973 Pueblo BM3 W.C. Bussell Average Similar →
1972 Parades Blackass Average Similar →
1972 Shaft's Big Score! Johnson Average Similar →
1970 The Cross and the Switchblade Abdullah Average Similar →

Don Blakely - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Don Blakely?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Don Blakely is "Pulp Fiction" with a rating of 8.5/10.

How many movies has Don Blakely acted in?

Don Blakely has been featured in at least 22 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Don Blakely?

Other notable films include "In the Shadow of Kilimanjaro", "Brubaker", and "29th Street".

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