Howland Chamberlain - Actor Profile

Howland Chamberlain

Acting
Updated: Apr 13, 2026
22Total Films
7.8 Highest Rated
Born: Aug 2, 1911

Howland Chamberlain Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Howland Chamberlain reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 22 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 45% of Howland Chamberlain'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 Best Years of Our Lives, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Howland Chamberlain Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Howland Chamberlain's career based on audience ratings.

★7.8
The Best Years of Our Lives (1946) movie poster
★7.8

The Best Years of Our Lives: It's the hope that sustains the spirit of every GI: the dream of the day when he will finally return home. For three WWI

The Best Years of Our Lives

1946•Drama
★7.7
High Noon (1952) movie poster
★7.7

High Noon: Will Kane, the sheriff of a small town in New Mexico, learns a notorious outlaw he put in jail has been freed, and will

High Noon

1952•Western
★7.6
Kramer vs. Kramer (1979) movie poster
★7.6

Kramer vs. Kramer: Ted Kramer is a career man for whom his work comes before his family. His wife Joanna cannot take this anymore, so she d

Kramer vs. Kramer

1979•Drama
★7.2
Thieves' Highway (1949) movie poster
★7.2

Thieves' Highway: Nick Garcos comes back from his tour of duty in World War II planning to settle down with his girlfriend, Polly Faber. H

Thieves' Highway

1949•Drama
★7.1
The Web (1947) movie poster
★7.1

The Web: A brash young lawyer takes a short-term, high-paying job as bodyguard for a slick business exec being threatened by a fo

The Web

1947•Crime

Full Filmography

Every movie Howland Chamberlain has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1984 Electric Dreams Neighbor Average Similar →
1982 Barbarosa Emil Average Similar →
1979 Kramer vs. Kramer Judge Atkins Super Hit Similar →
1979 Freedom Road Isaac Went Flop Similar →
1974 A Touch of the Poet Patch Riley Flop Similar →
1952 High Noon Hotel Clerk (uncredited) Super Hit Similar →
1951 The Big Night Flanagan Hit Similar →
1951 The Racket Roy Higgins (uncredited) Average Similar →
1951 Pickup 'The Professor', tramp Average Similar →
1951 No Questions Asked Beebe (as Howland Chamberlin) Average Similar →
1950 Mister 880 Duff (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1950 Surrender The Casino Manager Flop Similar →
1950 Force of Evil Freddie Bauer Hit Similar →
1950 Edge of Doom Mr. Murray Average Similar →
1950 House by the River D.A.-prosecutor at inquest Hit Similar →
1950 Francis Major Nadel Average Similar →
1949 Thieves' Highway Mr. Faber (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1948 Angel in Exile J. H. Higgins Flop Similar →
1948 A Song Is Born Mr. Setter Average Similar →
1948 Feudin', Fussin' and A-Fightin' Doc Overholt Hit Similar →
1947 The Web James Nolan (as Howard Chamberlin) Hit Similar →
1946 The Best Years of Our Lives Thorpe Super Hit Similar →

Howland Chamberlain - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Howland Chamberlain?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Howland Chamberlain is "The Best Years of Our Lives" with a rating of 7.8/10.

How many movies has Howland Chamberlain acted in?

Howland Chamberlain has been featured in at least 22 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Howland Chamberlain?

Other notable films include "High Noon", "Kramer vs. Kramer", and "Thieves' Highway".

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