Earl Montgomery

Acting

Freshness: Jan 27, 2026

11Total Films

7.3 Highest Rated

Born: Apr 17, 1921

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Earl Montgomery reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 11 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Earl Montgomery's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 27% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Earl Montgomery remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Rocky II, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Earl Montgomery Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Earl Montgomery's career based on audience ratings.

★7.3

★7.3

Rocky II: After Rocky goes the distance with champ Apollo Creed, both try to put the fight behind them and move on. Rocky settles

Rocky II

1979•Drama

★6.6

★6.6

Heaven Can Wait: Joe Pendleton is a quarterback preparing to lead his team to the superbowl when he is almost killed in an accident. An o

Heaven Can Wait

1978•Fantasy

★6.5

★6.5

F.I.S.T.: Johnny Kovak joins the Teamsters trade-union in a local chapter in the 1930s and works his way up in the organization. A

F.I.S.T.

1978•Drama

★6.1

★6.1

Superstition: A witch put to death in 1692 swears vengeance on her persecutors and returns to the present day to punish their descenda

Superstition

1982•Horror

★6.0

★6.0

Thornwell: The story of James Thornwell, whose accusation that the U.S. Army used mind control drugs on him to force him to confess

Thornwell

1981•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Earl Montgomery.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1984	Young Lust: A Soap Opera	Conductor	Flop	Similar →
1982	Superstition	Father	Average	Similar →
1982	The Day the Bubble Burst	-	Flop	Similar →
1981	Thornwell	Peckham	Average	Similar →
1980	Valentine Magic on Love Island	Bishop	Flop	Similar →
1979	Undercover with the KKK	Dr. Sheffield	Flop	Similar →
1979	Rocky II	Employment Manager (uncredited)	Hit	Similar →
1978	Heaven Can Wait	Board Member	Hit	Similar →
1978	F.I.S.T.	Russell Langley	Hit	Similar →
1967	Soldier in Love	Sir Winston Churchill	Flop	Similar →
1963	Act One	Alexander Woollcott	Average	Similar →

Earl Montgomery - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Earl Montgomery?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Earl Montgomery is "Rocky II" with a rating of 7.3/10.

How many movies has Earl Montgomery acted in?

Earl Montgomery has been featured in at least 11 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Earl Montgomery?

Other notable films include "Heaven Can Wait", "F.I.S.T.", and "Superstition".