J. C. Nugent - Actor Profile

J. C. Nugent

Acting
Updated: Apr 14, 2026
17Total Films
8.3 Highest Rated
Born: Apr 5, 1868
Birth Place: Niles, Ohio, USA

J. C. Nugent Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of J. C. Nugent reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 17 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of J. C. Nugent's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 35% of J. C. Nugent'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 Modern Times, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best J. C. Nugent Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from J. C. Nugent's career based on audience ratings.

★8.3
Modern Times (1936) movie poster
★8.3

Modern Times: A bumbling tramp desires to build a home with a young woman, yet is thwarted time and time again by his lack of experien

Modern Times

1936•Comedy
★7.5
The Millionaire (1931) movie poster
★7.5

The Millionaire: A millionaire automaker retires upon the advice of his doctor, but becomes so bored he buys half interest in a gas stati

The Millionaire

1931•Comedy
★7.3
This Is My Affair (1937) movie poster
★7.3

This Is My Affair: President McKinley asks Lt. Richard L. Perry to go underground to identify some obviously very well briefed Mid-Western

This Is My Affair

1937•Romance
★7.2
A Star Is Born (1937) movie poster
★7.2

A Star Is Born: Esther Blodgett is just another starry-eyed farm kid trying to break into the movies. Waitressing at a Hollywood party,

A Star Is Born

1937•Drama
★7.0
Navy Blues (1929) movie poster
★7.0

Navy Blues: On shore leave, a young sailor meets and falls in love with a pretty young blonde. He goes home with her to meet her par

Navy Blues

1929•Comedy

Full Filmography

Every movie J. C. Nugent has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1943 Follies Girl J.B. Hamlin Flop Similar →
1938 Give Me a Sailor Mr. Larkin Average Similar →
1938 Midnight Intruder Doc Norton Flop Similar →
1937 Stand-In Junior Pettypacker Average Similar →
1937 It's All Yours E.J. Barnes Flop Similar →
1937 This Is My Affair Ernie Hit Similar →
1937 A Star Is Born Mr. Blodgett Hit Similar →
1936 Modern Times Department Store Section Manager (uncredited) Super Hit Similar →
1935 Men Without Names Major Newcomb, publisher Average Similar →
1935 Love in Bloom Col. Downey Flop Similar →
1931 The Millionaire Dr. Harvey Super Hit Similar →
1930 Remote Control Smedley Flop Similar →
1930 Love in the Rough Waters Flop Similar →
1930 The Big House Mr. Marlowe Hit Similar →
1930 They Learned About Women Stafford Flop Similar →
1929 Navy Blues Mr. Reginald Brown Hit Similar →
1929 Wise Girls Mr. Bence Flop Similar →

J. C. Nugent - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of J. C. Nugent?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring J. C. Nugent is "Modern Times" with a rating of 8.3/10.

How many movies has J. C. Nugent acted in?

J. C. Nugent has been featured in at least 17 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by J. C. Nugent?

Other notable films include "The Millionaire", "This Is My Affair", and "A Star Is Born".

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