Gary Merrill
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Gary Fred Merrill (August 2, 1915 – March 5, 1990) was an American film and television character actor whose credits included more than fifty feature films, a half-dozen mostly short-lived TV series, and dozens of television guest appearances. Description above from the Wikipedia article Gary Merrill, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Gary Merrill Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Gary Merrill reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Gary Merrill's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 28% of Gary Merrill'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 All About Eve, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Gary Merrill Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Gary Merrill's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Gary Merrill has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | World of Darkness | Dr. Thomas Madsen | Flop | Similar → |
| 1977 | Thieves | Street Man | Flop | Similar → |
| 1977 | For Liberty and Union | Self - Narrator (voice) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1974 | Huckleberry Finn | Pap | Average | Similar → |
| 1973 | Murder and the Computer | Gordon Craig | Flop | Similar → |
| 1973 | The Murderers | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1973 | Pueblo | Adm. Thomas E. Moorer | Average | Similar → |
| 1971 | Earth II | Walter Dietrich | Flop | Similar → |
| 1969 | Loving Badly | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1969 | Then Came Bronson | Inspector Otis | Flop | Similar → |
| 1968 | Run, Psycho, Run | George Dennison | Flop | Similar → |
| 1968 | The Power | Mark Corlane | Average | Similar → |
| 1967 | Clambake | Sam Burton | Average | Similar → |
| 1967 | The Incident | Douglas McCann | Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | Hondo and the Apaches | General Philip Sheridan | Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | The Last Challenge | Squint Calloway | Average | Similar → |
| 1966 | The Dangerous Days of Kiowa Jones | Marshal Duncan | Average | Similar → |
| 1966 | Destination Inner Space | Dr. LaSatier | Flop | Similar → |
| 1966 | Ride Beyond Vengeance | Dub Stokes | Average | Similar → |
| 1965 | Around the World Under the Sea | Dr. August 'Gus' Boren | Flop | Similar → |
| 1965 | Catacombs | Raymond Garth | Average | Similar → |
| 1964 | The Searching Eye | Narrator | Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | A Girl Named Tamiko | Max Wilson | Flop | Similar → |
| 1961 | Mysterious Island | Gideon Spilitt | Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | The Pleasure of His Company | James Dougherty | Average | Similar → |
| 1960 | The Great Impostor | Pa Demara | Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | The Savage Eye | The Poet | Average | Similar → |
| 1959 | Rhapsody of Steel | Narrator (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | The Wonderful Country | Major Colton | Average | Similar → |
| 1958 | Crash Landing | Captain Steve Williams | Average | Similar → |
| 1958 | The Missouri Traveler | Doyle Magee | Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | The Human Jungle | John Danforth | Flop | Similar → |
| 1954 | The Black Dakotas | Brock Marsh (alias Zachary Paige) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1954 | Witness to Murder | Police Lt. Lawrence Mathews | Average | Similar → |
| 1953 | A Blueprint for Murder | Fred Sargent | Average | Similar → |
| 1952 | Night Without Sleep | Richard Morton | Flop | Similar → |
| 1952 | The Girl in White | Dr. Seth Pawling | Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | Phone Call from a Stranger | David Trask | Average | Similar → |
| 1951 | Decision Before Dawn | Col. Devlin | Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | Another Man's Poison | George Bates | Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | Rawhide | Narrator (voice) (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | The Frogmen | Lt. Cmdr. Pete Vincent | Average | Similar → |
| 1950 | All About Eve | Bill Sampson | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | Where the Sidewalk Ends | Tommy Scalise | Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | Mother Didn't Tell Me | Dr. Peter Roberts | Average | Similar → |
| 1949 | Twelve O'Clock High | Colonel Keith Davenport | Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | Slattery's Hurricane | Cmdr E.T. Kramer | Flop | Similar → |
| 1948 | Strange Victory | Narrator | Average | Similar → |
| 1944 | Winged Victory | Captain McIntyre | Average | Similar → |
| 1943 | This Is the Army | Backstage MP on Right (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
Gary Merrill - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Gary Merrill?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Gary Merrill is "All About Eve" with a rating of 8.1/10.
How many movies has Gary Merrill acted in?
Gary Merrill has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Gary Merrill?
Other notable films include "The Incident", "Where the Sidewalk Ends", and "Twelve O'Clock High".