Fred Graham
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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Fred Graham (1908 – 1979) was an American actor and stuntman, who performed in scores of films from the 1930s. A semi-professional baseball player, Graham appeared mainly in Westerns, doing stunts and playing opposite John Wayne among others. He also featured alongside Wayne in several films with director John Ford. He played small roles in two Alfred Hitchcock films, notably Vertigo, as the Police Officer who falls to his death in its famous opening scene while trying to help James Stewart. He continued working in films to the 1970s. Description above from the Wikipedia article Fred Graham (actor), licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Fred Graham reveals a career defined by exceptional commercial consistency. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Fred Graham's filmography leans towards the Drama 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 86% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Fred Graham remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Rear Window, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Fred Graham Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Fred Graham's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Fred Graham.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | Arizona Raiders | Quantrell | Average | Similar → |
| 1960 | North to Alaska | Ole (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | The Alamo | Bearded Volunteer (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | The Horse Soldiers | Union Soldier (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | Rio Bravo | 2nd Burdette Man in Shootout (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | Vertigo | Policeman on Rooftop (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | Seven Men from Now | Henchman | Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | The Last Hunt | Bartender | Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | Backlash | Ned McCloud | Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea | Casey Moore (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | Rear Window | Detective (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | Witness to Murder | Plainclothes Man (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1953 | Escape from Fort Bravo | Jones (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1953 | The Golden Blade | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | The War of the Worlds | Looter (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | The Big Sky | Sam Eggelston (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | Rancho Notorious | Ace Maguire (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | Overland Telegraph | Joe - Henchman | Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | Angels in the Outfield | Chunk | Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | Mister 880 | Man Slugged by Steve in Prologue Montage (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | No Way Out | Wilson (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | The Great Jewel Robber | Brad Morrow - Bartender (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | The Asphalt Jungle | Truck Driver (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | When Willie Comes Marching Home | Male Nurse in Hospital Corridor (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | Sands of Iwo Jima | Officer (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1949 | Border Incident | Leathercoat with Motorcycle (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | She Wore a Yellow Ribbon | Sgt. Hench | Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | Tulsa | Charlie - Cherokee's Foreman (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1948 | The Man from Colorado | Parks (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | The Street with No Name | Bank Clerk (Uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1948 | Fort Apache | Cavalryman (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | They Won't Believe Me | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | The Sea of Grass | Poker Game Spectator (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1946 | Road to Utopia | Henchman with Ace at Bar (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1945 | The Cherokee Flash | Tom Stanton | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | Murder, My Sweet | Man (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | The Woman in the Window | Motorcycle Cop (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | Marshal of Reno | Henchman Drake | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Sherlock Holmes and the Voice of Terror | Meade's Henchman (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | The Fleet's In | Sailor | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Shadow of the Thin Man | Waiter with Steak (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Manpower | Lineman at Cafe Counter (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | New Moon | Bondsman | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | The Roaring Twenties | Henchman Eddie Pushes Over Railing (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Each Dawn I Die | Guard in Cell (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Dodge City | Al (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | The Dawn Patrol | Running Man on Airfield | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | After the Thin Man | Newspaper Distributor (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Libeled Lady | Press Man (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Mutiny on the Bounty | Able Bodied Seaman (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
Fred Graham - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Fred Graham?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Fred Graham is "Rear Window" with a rating of 8.3/10.
How many movies has Fred Graham acted in?
Fred Graham has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Fred Graham?
Other notable films include "Vertigo", "The Cherokee Flash", and "Rio Bravo".