Don Zelaya - Actor Profile

Don Zelaya

Acting
Updated: Apr 11, 2026
10Total Films
6.4 Highest Rated
Born: Mar 6, 1893
Birth Place: Managua, Nicaragua

Don Zelaya Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Don Zelaya reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 10 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 0% of Don Zelaya'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 Valiant Is the Word for Carrie, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Don Zelaya Movies Ranked

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

★6.4
Valiant Is the Word for Carrie (1936) movie poster
★6.4

Valiant Is the Word for Carrie: Carrie Snyder is a prostitute, who is forced out of the fictional southern town of Crebillon, after forming a friendship

Valiant Is the Word for Carrie

1936•Drama
★6.2
Macao (1952) movie poster
★6.2

Macao: Nick Cochran, an American in exile in Macao, has a chance to restore his name by helping capture an international crime

Macao

1952•Adventure
★6.0
The Purple Heart (1944) movie poster
★6.0

The Purple Heart: This is the story of the crew of a downed bomber, captured after a run over Tokyo, early in the war. Relates the hardshi

The Purple Heart

1944•Drama
★6.0
San Francisco Docks (1940) movie poster
★6.0

San Francisco Docks: Longshoreman Johnny Barnes is in love with Kitty Tracy, barmaid at her father's waterfront saloon, and he beats up Cassi

San Francisco Docks

1940•Crime
★5.9
Kissing Time (1933) movie poster
★5.9

Kissing Time: An American woman visits a small South American town where she quickly falls for a charming lieutenant.

Kissing Time

1933•Romance

Full Filmography

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

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1952 Macao Gimpy (uncredited) Average Similar →
1949 Amazon Quest José Lobato Flop Similar →
1945 Salty O'Rourke Hotel Proprietor Average Similar →
1944 The Purple Heart - Average Similar →
1942 What's the Matador? Sleeping Mexican Average Similar →
1940 San Francisco Docks Felipe Average Similar →
1940 Wildcat Bus Mexican (uncredited) Flop Similar →
1940 Girl from God's Country Tom Broken Thumb Flop Similar →
1936 Valiant Is the Word for Carrie Nick Dorapopolos Average Similar →
1933 Kissing Time El Toro Average Similar →

Don Zelaya - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Don Zelaya?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Don Zelaya is "Valiant Is the Word for Carrie" with a rating of 6.4/10.

How many movies has Don Zelaya acted in?

Don Zelaya has been featured in at least 10 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Don Zelaya?

Other notable films include "Macao", "The Purple Heart", and "San Francisco Docks".

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