Herb Armstrong - Actor Profile

Herb Armstrong

Acting
Updated: Apr 11, 2026
21Total Films
9.0 Highest Rated
Born: Sep 24, 1924

Herb Armstrong Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Herb Armstrong reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 21 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 29% of Herb Armstrong'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 The Five of Me, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Herb Armstrong Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Herb Armstrong's career based on audience ratings.

★9.0
The Five of Me (1981) movie poster
★9.0

The Five of Me: Henry Hawksworth is a man menaced by a multiple personality. There is Dana, the conservative family man; Johnny, violent

The Five of Me

1981•Drama
★7.5
Cape Fear (1962) movie poster
★7.5

Cape Fear: Sam Bowden witnesses a rape committed by Max Cady and testifies against him. When released after 8 years in prison, Cady

Cape Fear

1962•Thriller
★6.8
Party Girl (1958) movie poster
★6.8

Party Girl: Slick lawyer Thomas Farrell has made a career of defending mobsters in trials. It's not until he meets a lovely showgirl

Party Girl

1958•Crime
★6.6
Yes, Virginia, There Is a Santa Claus (1974) movie poster
★6.6

Yes, Virginia, There Is a Santa Claus: Partly based on a true story, a little girl writes to the editor of a newspaper concerning the existence of Santa Claus.

Yes, Virginia, There Is a Santa Claus

1974•Animation
★6.5
Stir Crazy (1980) movie poster
★6.5

Stir Crazy: New Yorkers Skip Donahue and Harry Monroe have no jobs and no prospects, so they decide to flee the city and find work e

Stir Crazy

1980•Comedy

Full Filmography

Every movie Herb Armstrong has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2008 Dating Games People Play Fred Jenkins Flop Similar →
1990 Loose Cannons Cheshire Cat Flop Similar →
1986 Big Trouble Night Security Guard Flop Similar →
1981 Return of the Rebels Sheriff Average Similar →
1981 The Five of Me Bowling Alley Manager Super Hit Similar →
1980 Seems Like Old Times Jack Average Similar →
1980 Stir Crazy County Jail Guard Hit Similar →
1978 The Great Smokey Roadblock Calvin Engle Average Similar →
1978 Mean Dog Blues Bailiff Flop Similar →
1975 Attack on Terror: The FBI vs. the Ku Klux Klan Court Clerk Flop Similar →
1974 Yes, Virginia, There Is a Santa Claus Officer Reilly (voice) Hit Similar →
1974 For Pete's Sake Insurance Man Average Similar →
1972 Something Evil Mr. Schiller Flop Similar →
1971 Travis Logan, D.A. - Hit Similar →
1969 Operation Heartbeat Anaesthesiologist Flop Similar →
1962 Cape Fear Waiter Super Hit Similar →
1961 Gun Street Jeff Baxley Flop Similar →
1960 The Rise and Fall of Legs Diamond Cherry Nose Gioe (uncredited) Average Similar →
1959 The FBI Story Frank Nash (uncredited) Average Similar →
1959 The Young Captives Mr. Howel Flop Similar →
1958 Party Girl Intern (uncredited) Hit Similar →

Herb Armstrong - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Herb Armstrong?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Herb Armstrong is "The Five of Me" with a rating of 9.0/10.

How many movies has Herb Armstrong acted in?

Herb Armstrong has been featured in at least 21 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Herb Armstrong?

Other notable films include "Cape Fear", "Party Girl", and "Yes, Virginia, There Is a Santa Claus".

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