Herbert Nelson

Acting

Freshness: Jan 30, 2026

8Total Films

7.5 Highest Rated

Born: Dec 17, 1913

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Herbert Nelson reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 8 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Herbert Nelson'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 13% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Herbert Nelson remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Our Time, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Herbert Nelson Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Herbert Nelson's career based on audience ratings.

★7.5

★7.5

Our Time: Drama about students at a girls' school, their boyfriends, and an unexpected pregnancy.

Our Time

1974•Drama

★6.3

★6.3

The Hindenburg: Colonel Franz Ritter, a former hero pilot now working for military intelligence, is assigned to the great Hindenburg air

The Hindenburg

1975•History

★6.0

★6.0

The Deadly Dream: A scientist keeps having dreams that he is marked for murder by a mysterious tribunal for something that he's not aware

The Deadly Dream

1971•Sci-Fi

★5.5

The Great Northfield Minnesota Raid (1972) movie poster

★5.5

The Great Northfield Minnesota Raid: The gangs of Jesse James and Cole Younger join forces to rob the First National Bank in Northfield, Minnesota, but thing

The Great Northfield Minnesota Raid

1972•Drama

★5.3

When the Legends Die (1972) movie poster

★5.3

When the Legends Die: An elderly rodeo rider becomes mentor to a young man attempting to make his own name in the business.

When the Legends Die

1972•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Herbert Nelson.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1976	Future Cop	Klausmeier	Flop	Similar →
1975	The Hindenburg	Dr. Eckener	Average	Similar →
1974	Our Time	Minister	Super Hit	Similar →
1972	When the Legends Die	Dr. Wilson	Flop	Similar →
1972	The Great Northfield Minnesota Raid	Chief Detective	Average	Similar →
1971	Earth II	Chairman	Flop	Similar →
1971	The Deadly Dream	Dr. Goodman	Average	Similar →
1969	The Night of Bloody Horror	Dr. Bennett Moss	Flop	Similar →

Herbert Nelson - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Herbert Nelson?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Herbert Nelson is "Our Time" with a rating of 7.5/10.

How many movies has Herbert Nelson acted in?

Herbert Nelson has been featured in at least 8 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Herbert Nelson?

Other notable films include "The Hindenburg", "The Deadly Dream", and "The Great Northfield Minnesota Raid".