Harry Bartell - Actor Profile

Harry Bartell

Acting
Updated: Apr 11, 2026
14Total Films
6.7 Highest Rated
Born: Nov 28, 1913
Birth Place: New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

Harry Bartell Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Harry Bartell reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 14 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 14% of Harry Bartell'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 Monkey Business, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Harry Bartell Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Harry Bartell's career based on audience ratings.

★6.7
Monkey Business (1952) movie poster
★6.7

Monkey Business: Research chemist Barnaby Fulton works on a fountain of youth pill for a chemical company. One of the labs chimps gets lo

Monkey Business

1952•Comedy
★6.6
Don't Bother to Knock (1952) movie poster
★6.6

Don't Bother to Knock: An airline pilot pursues a live-in babysitter at his hotel and gradually realizes she is not as stable as perhaps she sh

Don't Bother to Knock

1952•Drama
★6.3
The Decks Ran Red (1958) movie poster
★6.3

The Decks Ran Red: A band of dishonest seamen plans a murderous mutiny aboard the S.S. Berwind.

The Decks Ran Red

1958•Thriller
★6.2
Six Bridges to Cross (1955) movie poster
★6.2

Six Bridges to Cross: Follow the evolution of a small time juvenile delinquent hood to a big time racketeer. Based on the famous 1950 Brinks R

Six Bridges to Cross

1955•Crime
★6.1
Black Tuesday (1954) movie poster
★6.1

Black Tuesday: Vicious gangster Vincent Canelli pulls off a daring prison escape just moments before going to the electric chair, takin

Black Tuesday

1954•Crime

Full Filmography

Every movie Harry Bartell has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1975 Mobile Two Phillip Ganzer Flop Similar →
1969 Dragnet Jim Murdoch Flop Similar →
1965 Brainstorm Detective (uncredited) Average Similar →
1960 The Fatal Impulse Mr. Dalquiss Flop Similar →
1958 The Decks Ran Red Tom Walsh Average Similar →
1958 Voice in the Mirror Harry Graham Average Similar →
1958 Jack the Ripper Edward Paige Average Similar →
1957 Affair in Reno Conrad Hertz, Headwaiter Flop Similar →
1956 Johnny Concho Sam Green Flop Similar →
1955 Six Bridges to Cross Father Bonelli Average Similar →
1954 Black Tuesday Boland (uncredited) Average Similar →
1954 Dragnet Lt. Stevens Average Similar →
1952 Monkey Business Scientist (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1952 Don't Bother to Knock Bellboy (uncredited) Hit Similar →

Harry Bartell - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Harry Bartell?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Harry Bartell is "Monkey Business" with a rating of 6.7/10.

How many movies has Harry Bartell acted in?

Harry Bartell has been featured in at least 14 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Harry Bartell?

Other notable films include "Don't Bother to Knock", "The Decks Ran Red", and "Six Bridges to Cross".

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