Howard Phillips - Actor Profile

Howard Phillips

Acting
Updated: Apr 11, 2026
10Total Films
6.0 Highest Rated
Born: Feb 6, 1899
Birth Place: Kingston, Jamaica, British West Indies (now Kingston, Jamaica)

Howard Phillips Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Howard Phillips reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 10 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 0% of Howard Phillips'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 Spider, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Howard Phillips Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Howard Phillips's career based on audience ratings.

★6.0
The Spider (1931) movie poster
★6.0

The Spider: Lowe plays Chatrand the Great, a magician with great hypnotic and magical powers. During his evening performance at an u

The Spider

1931•Crime
★6.0
Fugitive in the Sky (1936) movie poster
★6.0

Fugitive in the Sky: Reporter Terry Brewer goes to the Los Angeles airport to say goodbye to his sweetheart, airline hostess Rita Moore. He n

Fugitive in the Sky

1936•Mystery
★6.0
White Bondage (1937) movie poster
★6.0

White Bondage: A reporter risks lynching to prove that share croppers are being cheated.

White Bondage

1937•Drama
★5.7
The Last Mile (1932) movie poster
★5.7

The Last Mile: Richard Walters is condemned to death for a murder he claims not to have committed. He arrives on death row just before

The Last Mile

1932•Drama
★5.2
Careless Lady (1932) movie poster
★5.2

Careless Lady: Innocent Sally Brown thinks men are only attracted to experienced women, so she poses as the wife of an unmarried busine

Careless Lady

1932•Comedy

Full Filmography

Every movie Howard Phillips has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1938 Gangs of New York Al Benson Flop Similar →
1937 White Bondage Cal 'Snipe' Sanders Average Similar →
1937 The Great Hospital Mystery Tom Kirby Flop Similar →
1936 Fugitive in the Sky 'Killer' Madsen Average Similar →
1932 The Last Mile Richard 'Dick' Walters, Cell 5 Average Similar →
1932 The Trial of Vivienne Ware Minetti aka Joe Garson Flop Similar →
1932 Careless Lady Jack Merrett Flop Similar →
1931 Surrender Claverie Flop Similar →
1931 Sob Sister Ned Smith Flop Similar →
1931 The Spider Alexander Average Similar →

Howard Phillips - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Howard Phillips?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Howard Phillips is "The Spider" with a rating of 6.0/10.

How many movies has Howard Phillips acted in?

Howard Phillips has been featured in at least 10 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Howard Phillips?

Other notable films include "Fugitive in the Sky", "White Bondage", and "The Last Mile".

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