Ed Ames - Actor Profile

Ed Ames

Acting
Updated: Apr 17, 2026
7Total Films
7.5 Highest Rated
Born: Jul 9, 1927
Birth Place: Malden, Massachusetts, USA

About Ed Ames

Ed Ames was a pop singer and actor who portrayed the Cherokee sidekick Mingo on the 1960s US television series Daniel Boone.

Known For: Acting

Ed Ames Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Ed Ames reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 7 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Ed Ames's work falls within the TV Movie genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 14% of Ed Ames'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 Treasure House: The Utah Mining Story, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Ed Ames Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Ed Ames's career based on audience ratings.

★7.5
Treasure House: The Utah Mining Story (1995) movie poster
★7.5

Treasure House: The Utah Mining Story: Join Ed Ames as history comes to life in this compelling story of Utah mining and travel in time to 19th-century Utah as

Treasure House: The Utah Mining Story

1995•Documentary
★5.1
Cricket on the Hearth (1967) movie poster
★5.1

Cricket on the Hearth: A delightful, animated musical version of Charles Dickens' classic tale. A Cricket on the Hearth, tells the story of a p

Cricket on the Hearth

1967•Animation
★5.0
Daniel Boone: Frontier Trail Rider (1966) movie poster
★5.0

Daniel Boone: Frontier Trail Rider: Daniel Boone leads a party of settlers into Kentucky to found the town of Boonesborough. Along the way, he meets and fal

Daniel Boone: Frontier Trail Rider

1966•Western
★2.0
Abraham's Sacrifice (1979) movie poster
★2.0

Abraham's Sacrifice: Tale of Abraham who battles a King for his land and who seeks revenge on Abraham for killing his son. And the birth of h

Abraham's Sacrifice

1979
★0.0
The Impersonation Murder Case (1975) movie poster
★0.0

The Impersonation Murder Case: A woman's husband is shot to death by her long-lost stepson who has assumed another identity.

The Impersonation Murder Case

1975•TV Movie

Full Filmography

Every movie Ed Ames has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2002 The Ultimate Collection Starring Johnny Carson - The Best of the 60s and 70s - Flop Similar →
1995 Treasure House: The Utah Mining Story Narrator Super Hit Similar →
1979 Abraham's Sacrifice Lot Flop Similar →
1975 The Impersonation Murder Case Lt. Shonfelt Flop Similar →
1967 Cricket on the Hearth Edward (voice) Flop Similar →
1967 Androcles and the Lion Ferrovius Flop Similar →
1966 Daniel Boone: Frontier Trail Rider Mingo Flop Similar →

Ed Ames - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Ed Ames?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Ed Ames is "Treasure House: The Utah Mining Story" with a rating of 7.5/10.

How many movies has Ed Ames acted in?

Ed Ames has been featured in at least 7 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Ed Ames?

Other notable films include "Cricket on the Hearth", "Daniel Boone: Frontier Trail Rider", and "Abraham's Sacrifice".

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