Ken Lynch
ActingCareer Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Ken Lynch reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 37 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Ken Lynch'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 27% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Ken Lynch remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in North by Northwest, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Ken Lynch Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Ken Lynch's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Ken Lynch.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Rooster | Poker Player | Flop | Similar → |
| 1975 | Switch | Stoker | Flop | Similar → |
| 1974 | W | Guard | Average | Similar → |
| 1974 | Willie Dynamite | Judge #1 | Average | Similar → |
| 1973 | Bad Charleston Charlie | Sherrif Koontz | Flop | Similar → |
| 1973 | Poor Devil | Desk Sergeant | Flop | Similar → |
| 1972 | Jigsaw | Mr. Cummings | Flop | Similar → |
| 1971 | Incident in San Francisco | Detective Hanson | Flop | Similar → |
| 1970 | Run, Simon, Run | Warden Lomis | Flop | Similar → |
| 1970 | Tora! Tora! Tora! | Rear Adm. John H. Newton (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1969 | My Dog, the Thief | Lt. Burrows | Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | Never a Dull Moment | Police Lieutenant (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1968 | P.J. | Thorson | Flop | Similar → |
| 1967 | Hotel | Joe Laswell | Average | Similar → |
| 1966 | Mister Buddwing | Dan | Average | Similar → |
| 1965 | Dear Heart | Hotel masher | Average | Similar → |
| 1964 | Apache Rifles | Hodges | Average | Similar → |
| 1964 | Dead Ringer | Captain Johnson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | Days of Wine and Roses | Proprietor (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | Walk on the Wild Side | Frank Bonito | Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | The Honeymoon Machine | Capt. James Angle | Average | Similar → |
| 1961 | The Lawbreakers | Ed Rackin | Average | Similar → |
| 1961 | Portrait of a Mobster | Anthony Parazzo | Flop | Similar → |
| 1960 | The Dark at the Top of the Stairs | Harry Ralston | Average | Similar → |
| 1960 | Seven Ways from Sundown | Graves | Average | Similar → |
| 1959 | North by Northwest | Charley | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | Anatomy of a Murder | Det. Sgt. James "Jim" Durgo | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | The Legend of Tom Dooley | Father | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | Pork Chop Hill | Major General Trudeau | Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | Paratroop Command | Lieutenant | Flop | Similar → |
| 1958 | Unwed Mother | Probation Officer Curtis | Flop | Similar → |
| 1958 | I Married a Monster from Outer Space | Dr. Wayne | Average | Similar → |
| 1958 | Voice in the Mirror | Frank - Bartender | Average | Similar → |
| 1958 | Man or Gun | Buckstorm Corley | Flop | Similar → |
| 1958 | The Bonnie Parker Story | Cook | Flop | Similar → |
| 1958 | Young and Wild | David Whitman | Flop | Similar → |
| 1958 | Run Silent, Run Deep | Frank (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
Ken Lynch - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Ken Lynch?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Ken Lynch is "North by Northwest" with a rating of 8.0/10.
How many movies has Ken Lynch acted in?
Ken Lynch has been featured in at least 37 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Ken Lynch?
Other notable films include "Anatomy of a Murder", "The Legend of Tom Dooley", and "Days of Wine and Roses".