Wilbur McGaugh

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Freshness: Jan 24, 2026

15Total Films

6.6 Highest Rated

Born: Mar 12, 1895

Birth Place: Los Angeles, California, USA

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Wilbur McGaugh reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 15 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Western

The majority of Wilbur McGaugh's filmography leans towards the Western 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), Wilbur McGaugh remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Speed, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Wilbur McGaugh Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Wilbur McGaugh's career based on audience ratings.

★6.6

★6.6

Speed: A suspense thriller with Lightning the Dog hunting down crooks.

Speed

1927•Thriller

★6.0

★6.0

Branded a Bandit: A miner has struck it rich and gives some ore to cowhand Jess Dean to take to his granddaughter. But Horse Williams has

Branded a Bandit

1924•Western

★5.0

★5.0

California in '49: Feature version of Days of '49 (1924), a 15-chapter serial.

California in '49

1924•Western

★4.5

The Indians Are Coming (1930) movie poster

★4.5

The Indians Are Coming: Jack Manning (Tim McCoy) arrives in a midwestern town from Gold Creek in Califonia. He brings a message from Goerge Wood

The Indians Are Coming

1930•Western

★4.5

★4.5

Custer's Last Stand: Kit Cardigan seeks the killer of his father...among other plot threads leading up to the famous historical incident.

Custer's Last Stand

1936•Action

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Wilbur McGaugh.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1936	Custer's Last Stand	Man Who Brings Gun	Flop	Similar →
1930	The Indians Are Coming	Rance Carter	Flop	Similar →
1929	The Sky Skidder	Silas Smythe	Flop	Similar →
1927	Speed	Francis Fontyne	Hit	Similar →
1926	Bad Man's Bluff	Joe Slade	Flop	Similar →
1924	Branded a Bandit	'Horse' Williams	Average	Similar →
1924	Bringin' Home the Bacon	Jim Allen	Flop	Similar →
1924	California in '49	Robert Marsdon	Flop	Similar →
1924	Cupid's Rustler	Foreman	Flop	Similar →
1924	Days of '49	Marsdon	Flop	Similar →
1923	The Law Rustlers	John Cale	Flop	Similar →
1922	Peaceful Peters	'Sad' Simpson	Flop	Similar →
1921	Hills of Hate	Frayne	Flop	Similar →
1921	The Broken Spur	Pierre LeBac	Flop	Similar →
1921	Dead or Alive	Tom Stone	Flop	Similar →

Wilbur McGaugh - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Wilbur McGaugh?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Wilbur McGaugh is "Speed" with a rating of 6.6/10.

How many movies has Wilbur McGaugh acted in?

Wilbur McGaugh has been featured in at least 15 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Wilbur McGaugh?

Other notable films include "Branded a Bandit", "California in '49", and "The Indians Are Coming".