Ernest Van Pelt

Acting

Freshness: Jan 22, 2026

27Total Films

6.5 Highest Rated

Born: Mar 30, 1883

Birth Place: Kansas, USA

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Ernest Van Pelt reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 27 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Comedy

The majority of Ernest Van Pelt's filmography leans towards the Comedy 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 7% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Ernest Van Pelt remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Tramp, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Ernest Van Pelt Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Ernest Van Pelt's career based on audience ratings.

★6.5

★6.5

The Tramp: The Little Fellow finds the girl of his dreams and work on a family farm. He helps defend the farm against criminals, an

The Tramp

1915•Comedy

★6.5

★6.5

The Champion: Walking along with his bulldog, Charlie finds a "good luck" horseshoe just as he passes a training camp advertising for

The Champion

1915•Comedy

★5.8

★5.8

A Jitney Elopement: Edna's father wants her to marry wealthy Count He-Ha. Charlie, Edna's true love, impersonates the Count at dinner, but t

A Jitney Elopement

1915•Comedy

★5.5

★5.5

By the Sea: It is windy at a bathing resort. After fighting with one of the two husbands, Charlie approaches Edna while the two husb

By the Sea

1915•Comedy

★5.3

★5.3

In the Park: A tramp steals a girl's handbag, but when he tries to pick Charlie's pocket loses his cigarettes and matches. He rescues

In the Park

1915•Comedy

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Ernest Van Pelt.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1915	By the Sea	Second Cop	Average	Similar →
1915	The Tramp	Farmer	Hit	Similar →
1915	A Jitney Elopement	Edna's Father	Average	Similar →
1915	In the Park	Sausage Seller	Flop	Similar →
1915	The Champion	Spike Dugan	Hit	Similar →
1915	Broncho Billy's Brother	Broncho Billy's Brother	Flop	Similar →
1915	Broncho Billy and the Vigilante	The Hotelkeeper	Flop	Similar →
1915	Broncho Billy's Sentence	Woman's Father in Cabin	Flop	Similar →
1915	Slim the Brave and Sophie the Fair	Hiram Clutts	Flop	Similar →
1915	Broncho Billy's Greaser Deputy	The Man	Flop	Similar →
1915	Sophie's Home-Coming	Hiram Clutts	Flop	Similar →
1915	When Slippery Slim Bought the Cheese	Hiram Clutts	Flop	Similar →
1915	Sentimental Sophie	-	Flop	Similar →
1915	When Slippery Slim Went for the Eggs	Hiram Clutts	Flop	Similar →
1915	Broncho Billy and the Claim Jumpers	Claim Jumper	Flop	Similar →
1915	The Battle of Snakeville	The Hotel Owner	Flop	Similar →
1914	Slippery Slim Gets Square	-	Flop	Similar →
1914	Sophie's Sweetheart	Hiram Clutts	Flop	Similar →
1914	A Horse on Sophie	The Deacon	Flop	Similar →
1914	The Tell-Tale Hand	Peter Fango	Flop	Similar →
1914	Broncho Billy's Decision	The Girl's Father	Flop	Similar →
1914	Sophie and the Man of Her Choice	Hiram Clutts	Flop	Similar →
1914	Broncho Billy's Mission	The Blackmailer	Flop	Similar →
1914	Slippery Slim and the Impersonator	The Female Impersonator	Flop	Similar →
1914	Slippery Slim, The Mortgage and Sophie	Hiram Clutts	Flop	Similar →
1914	Snakeville's Peace-Maker	-	Flop	Similar →
1914	Slippery Slim Gets Cured	The Doctor	Flop	Similar →

Ernest Van Pelt - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Ernest Van Pelt?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Ernest Van Pelt is "The Tramp" with a rating of 6.5/10.

How many movies has Ernest Van Pelt acted in?

Ernest Van Pelt has been featured in at least 27 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Ernest Van Pelt?

Other notable films include "The Champion", "A Jitney Elopement", and "By the Sea".