Forrest Matthews

Acting

Freshness: Jan 21, 2026

11Total Films

7.3 Highest Rated

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Forrest Matthews 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: Western

The majority of Forrest Matthews'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 9% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Forrest Matthews remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Gunfighter, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Forrest Matthews Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Forrest Matthews's career based on audience ratings.

★7.3

★7.3

The Gunfighter: The fastest gun in the West tries to escape his reputation.

The Gunfighter

1950•Western

★6.0

Joe Palooka in Winner Take All (1948) movie poster

★6.0

Joe Palooka in Winner Take All: Joe is scheduled for the big fight as usual. This one has more fight sequences than plot.

Joe Palooka in Winner Take All

1948•Comedy

★5.8

★5.8

Wild Country: Caxton has broken out of prison and Eddie has been sent to bring him in. Caxton is known by the polka dot band on his ha

Wild Country

1947•Western

★5.0

★5.0

Frontier Revenge: Marshals Lash and Fuzzy are sent to get the goods on Duce Rago. To join Rago's gang, Lash decides to pose as an outlaw b

Frontier Revenge

1948•Western

★3.0

Lightning Strikes West (1940) movie poster

★3.0

Lightning Strikes West: When Butch Taggart escapes prison, the Marshal sends Lightning Morgan to find him and his hidden gold. He finds the map

Lightning Strikes West

1940•Western

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Forrest Matthews.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1950	The Gunfighter	Bud (uncredited)	Hit	Similar →
1949	Red Rock Outlaw	Jim Martin	Flop	Similar →
1948	Frontier Revenge	Adams	Flop	Similar →
1948	Joe Palooka in Winner Take All	Instructor	Average	Similar →
1948	Triggerman	Harris, Fake Wells Fargo Man	Flop	Similar →
1948	Deadline	Henchman Pete Hawkins	Flop	Similar →
1948	Fighting Mustang	Captain J. C. McCloud (as Forrest Mathews)	Flop	Similar →
1947	Wild Country	Henchman Sam	Average	Similar →
1946	Wild West	Rustler	Flop	Similar →
1946	Trail to Mexico	Fred Jackson	Flop	Similar →
1940	Lightning Strikes West	Deputy	Flop	Similar →

Forrest Matthews - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Forrest Matthews?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Forrest Matthews is "The Gunfighter" with a rating of 7.3/10.

How many movies has Forrest Matthews acted in?

Forrest Matthews has been featured in at least 11 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Forrest Matthews?

Other notable films include "Joe Palooka in Winner Take All", "Wild Country", and "Frontier Revenge".