Frank Nelson - Actor Profile

Frank Nelson

Acting
Updated: Apr 15, 2026
11Total Films
6.5 Highest Rated
Born: Jan 1, 1872

Frank Nelson Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Frank Nelson reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 11 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Frank Nelson's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 9% of Frank Nelson'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 The Sea Beast, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Frank Nelson Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Frank Nelson's career based on audience ratings.

★6.5
The Sea Beast (1926) movie poster
★6.5

The Sea Beast: Based on Herman Melville's novel "Moby Dick."

The Sea Beast

1926•Adventure
★0.0
A Gentleman of Leisure (1923) movie poster
★0.0

A Gentleman of Leisure: Jack Holt is Robert Pitt, a wealthy young idler who has just returned home to the States from London. While at a restaur

A Gentleman of Leisure

1923•Comedy
★0.0
Making a Man (1922) movie poster
★0.0

Making a Man: Jack Holt, as Horace Winsby, the lead character. Winsby is a millionaire beet sugar king who owns nearly all of Californ

Making a Man

1922•Drama
★0.0
The Tigress (1927) movie poster
★0.0

The Tigress: In Spain, a band of gypsies poach the deer in a neighboring estate. The gypsy chief, Tser (Harold Truesdale), is murdere

The Tigress

1927•Crime
★0.0
The Vagabond Trail (1924) movie poster
★0.0

The Vagabond Trail: Searching for his wayward brother, saddle tramp Donnegan (Buck Jones) gets in trouble with a bully and is thrown off a f

The Vagabond Trail

1924•Western

Full Filmography

Every movie Frank Nelson has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1927 The Tigress Wibble Flop Similar →
1927 The Great Mail Robbery Sergeant Bill Smith Flop Similar →
1926 The Sea Beast Stubbs Hit Similar →
1924 The Last of the Duanes Euchre Flop Similar →
1924 The Vagabond Trail Slippy Flop Similar →
1924 Shadows of Paris Le Bossu, the Hunchback Flop Similar →
1924 The Stranger Jackal / Bill Cutts Flop Similar →
1923 A Gentleman of Leisure Spike Mullen Flop Similar →
1922 Making a Man Shorty Flop Similar →
1921 Dynamite Allen Lawyer Smoot Flop Similar →
1919 The Oakdale Affair Soup Face Flop Similar →

Frank Nelson - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Frank Nelson?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Frank Nelson is "The Sea Beast" with a rating of 6.5/10.

How many movies has Frank Nelson acted in?

Frank Nelson has been featured in at least 11 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Frank Nelson?

Other notable films include "A Gentleman of Leisure", "Making a Man", and "The Tigress".

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