Howard Negley
ActingCareer Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Howard Negley reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Crime
The majority of Howard Negley's filmography leans towards the Crime 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 38% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Howard Negley remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Sunset Boulevard, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Howard Negley Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Howard Negley's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Howard Negley.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Toby Tyler or Ten Weeks with a Circus | Ticket-Taker | Average | Similar → |
| 1959 | North by Northwest | Conductor on Twentieth Century, Ltd. (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | The Tunnel of Love | Dr. Vancouver (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1957 | Shoot-Out At Medicine Bend | Vance Grainger (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1956 | Everything But the Truth | Fred - School Board Chairman | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | I Died a Thousand Times | Tropico Watchman (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | A Man Alone | Wilson | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | Santa Fe Passage | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1954 | The Bounty Hunter | Olson (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | The Man from the Alamo | General Sam Houston (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | Shane | Yank Potts (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | The System | Senator Richard Ketteridge | Flop | Similar → |
| 1953 | Man in the Dark | Detective (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1953 | Battle Circus | Major General | Average | Similar → |
| 1952 | Kansas City Confidential | Andrews | Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | The Savage | Col. Ellis | Average | Similar → |
| 1952 | Lost in Alaska | Higgins | Average | Similar → |
| 1952 | The Red Ball Express | Major General (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1952 | Deadline - U.S.A. | Police Sergeant (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | Retreat, Hell! | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1951 | Silver City | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1951 | Passage West | Mr. Brody | Average | Similar → |
| 1951 | Roadblock | Police Captain (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1951 | Rhubarb | Process Server (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1951 | Rawhide | Chickering, Colt Salesman (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | Navy Bound | Matt, Simpson's Captain (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1950 | The Man Who Cheated Himself | Detective Olson | Average | Similar → |
| 1950 | The Missourians | Lucius Valentine (as Howard J. Negley) | Average | Similar → |
| 1950 | Breakthrough | Lt. Col. John Lewis | Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | Union Station | Conductor (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1950 | Lonely Heart Bandits | Elmer Jayson (as Howard J. Negley) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | Sunset Boulevard | Police Captain (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | The Great Jewel Robber | Police Officer (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | The Lawless | Pete Cassell | Average | Similar → |
| 1950 | Colt .45 | Townsman (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1950 | One Way Street | Cop at First Accident Scene (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1950 | Whirlpool | Gordon (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1949 | Canadian Pacific | Mallis | Flop | Similar → |
| 1949 | Mr. Whitney Had a Notion | Military Committee Man (as Howard J. Negley) | Average | Similar → |
| 1949 | He Walked by Night | Lt. Greeson (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | Walk a Crooked Mile | Feodore | Average | Similar → |
| 1948 | Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet Frankenstein | Harris - Insurance Man | Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | Hazard | Chris (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | The Cobra Strikes | Safari Club Doorman | Flop | Similar → |
| 1948 | Docks of New Orleans | Andre Pereaux | Average | Similar → |
| 1947 | Dangerous Years | Police Detective Sgt. Stanton (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1946 | The Trap | Cole King, Impresario | Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | The Killers | Policeman (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | Notorious | Photographer (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1945 | Junior Miss | Doctor | Hit | Similar → |
Howard Negley - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Howard Negley?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Howard Negley is "Sunset Boulevard" with a rating of 8.3/10.
How many movies has Howard Negley acted in?
Howard Negley has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Howard Negley?
Other notable films include "Everything But the Truth", "North by Northwest", and "Hazard".