Jack Coogan Sr. - Actor Profile

Jack Coogan Sr.

Acting
Updated: Apr 13, 2026
5Total Films
8.1 Highest Rated
Born: Jan 21, 1887
Birth Place: Syracuse, New York, USA

Jack Coogan Sr. Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Jack Coogan Sr. reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 5 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 20% of Jack Coogan Sr.'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 Kid, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Jack Coogan Sr. Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Jack Coogan Sr.'s career based on audience ratings.

★8.1
The Kid (1921) movie poster
★8.1

The Kid: A tramp cares for a boy after he's abandoned as a newborn by his mother. Later the mother has a change of heart and ache

The Kid

1921•Comedy
★6.3
Back Stage (1919) movie poster
★6.3

Back Stage: Roscoe and Buster give a bullying Strongman the what-for, but after the performance troupe quits it's up to Fatty and Bu

Back Stage

1919•Comedy
★5.9
The Hayseed (1919) movie poster
★5.9

The Hayseed: Buster manages the store while Roscoe delivers the mail, taking time out for hide-and-seek with Molly. The constable, al

The Hayseed

1919•Comedy
★4.9
Seeing Stars (1922) movie poster
★4.9

Seeing Stars: First National gala celebrity banquet with stars.

Seeing Stars

1922•Documentary
★0.0
A Desert Hero (1919) movie poster
★0.0

A Desert Hero: A Desert Hero is a 1919 American short comedy film directed by and starring Fatty Arbuckle. The film is considered to be

A Desert Hero

1919•Comedy

Full Filmography

Every movie Jack Coogan Sr. has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1922 Seeing Stars Self Flop Similar →
1921 The Kid Pickpocket / Guest / Devil (uncredited) Super Hit Similar →
1919 The Hayseed Constable Average Similar →
1919 Back Stage Clarence Marmalade Average Similar →
1919 A Desert Hero - Flop Similar →

Jack Coogan Sr. - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Jack Coogan Sr.?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Jack Coogan Sr. is "The Kid" with a rating of 8.1/10.

How many movies has Jack Coogan Sr. acted in?

Jack Coogan Sr. has been featured in at least 5 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Jack Coogan Sr.?

Other notable films include "Back Stage", "The Hayseed", and "Seeing Stars".

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