Harold Lloyd
ActingAbout Harold Lloyd
Harold Lloyd (April 18, 1893 –March 8, 1971) was an American actor. He has been called the cinema’s “first man in space.” His comedy wasn’t imported from Vaudeville or the British Music Hall like his contemporaries, Charlie Chaplin and Buster Keaton. Harold learned to use the camera the way other comics used a bowler hat or a funny walk. In 1917 he shed the comedic clown personas prevalent in comedy for hundreds of years and pioneered romantic comedy by the ordinary guy up on the screen –- a guy with faults, and fears, “the boy next door.” With his young man in horned-rimmed glasses, he created classic films.
Harold Lloyd Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Harold Lloyd reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Harold Lloyd's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 56% of Harold Lloyd'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 Samson, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Harold Lloyd Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Harold Lloyd's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Harold Lloyd has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | The Real Charlie Chaplin | Self (archive footage) (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | Sigrid Holmquist | Arthur Cox (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | Harold Lloyd: The Third Genius | Self (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | Harold Lloyd's World of Comedy | (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | Hedda Hopper's Hollywood | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 1947 | The Sin of Harold Diddlebock | Harold Diddlebock | Average | Similar → |
| 1938 | Professor Beware | Prof. Dean Lambert | Average | Similar → |
| 1936 | The Milky Way | Burleigh Sullivan | Average | Similar → |
| 1934 | The Cat's-Paw | Ezekiel Cobb | Average | Similar → |
| 1932 | Movie Crazy | Harold Hall aka 'Trouble' | Average | Similar → |
| 1931 | The House That Shadows Built | (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | Screen Snapshots (Series 10, No. 8) | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 1930 | Feet First | Harold Horne | Hit | Similar → |
| 1928 | Speedy | Harold 'Speedy' Swift | Hit | Similar → |
| 1927 | Character Studies | Self (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1927 | The Kid Brother | Harold Hickory | Hit | Similar → |
| 1926 | For Heaven's Sake | The Uptown Boy | Hit | Similar → |
| 1925 | Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ | Chariot Race Spectator (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1925 | The Freshman | Harold Lamb | Hit | Similar → |
| 1924 | Hot Water | Harold | Hit | Similar → |
| 1924 | Girl Shy | Harold Meadows | Hit | Similar → |
| 1923 | Why Worry? | Harold Van Pelham | Hit | Similar → |
| 1923 | Safety Last! | The Boy | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1922 | Dr. Jack | Dr. 'Jack' Jackson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1922 | Grandma's Boy | Grandma's Boy | Average | Similar → |
| 1921 | A Sailor-Made Man | The Boy | Average | Similar → |
| 1921 | Never Weaken | The Boy | Hit | Similar → |
| 1921 | Among Those Present | O'Reilly, The Boy | Average | Similar → |
| 1921 | Now or Never | The Boy | Average | Similar → |
| 1920 | Number, Please? | The Boy | Hit | Similar → |
| 1920 | Get Out and Get Under | The Boy | Average | Similar → |
| 1920 | High and Dizzy | The Boy | Hit | Similar → |
| 1920 | An Eastern Westerner | The Boy | Hit | Similar → |
| 1920 | Haunted Spooks | The Boy | Average | Similar → |
| 1919 | From Hand to Mouth | The Boy | Hit | Similar → |
| 1919 | Captain Kidd's Kids | The Boy | Average | Similar → |
| 1919 | Bumping Into Broadway | The Boy | Hit | Similar → |
| 1919 | Just Neighbors | The Boy | Average | Similar → |
| 1919 | Billy Blazes, Esq. | Billy Blazes | Average | Similar → |
| 1919 | Spring Fever | The Boy | Average | Similar → |
| 1919 | Pistols for Breakfast | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1919 | Ask Father | The Boy | Hit | Similar → |
| 1918 | Take a Chance | The Sport | Average | Similar → |
| 1918 | Somewhere in Turkey | Professor O.B. Lively | Average | Similar → |
| 1918 | Hey There | The Boy | Hit | Similar → |
| 1917 | Bashful | Harold | Hit | Similar → |
| 1917 | By the Sad Sea Waves | The Boy | Average | Similar → |
| 1917 | Over the Fence | Ginger, a Tailor | Average | Similar → |
| 1915 | The Greater Courage | (uncredited) (unconfirmed) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1914 | Samson | Bearded Philistine Extra (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
Harold Lloyd - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Harold Lloyd?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Harold Lloyd is "Samson" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Harold Lloyd acted in?
Harold Lloyd has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Harold Lloyd?
Other notable films include "Pistols for Breakfast", "Safety Last!", and "The Real Charlie Chaplin".