Jack Gilford
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Jack Gilford (July 25, 1908 - June 4, 1990) was an American stage, film and television actor.
Jack Gilford Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Jack Gilford reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 35 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Jack Gilford's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 37% of Jack Gilford'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 Dog Lover, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Jack Gilford Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Jack Gilford's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Jack Gilford has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Cocoon: The Return | Bernie Lefkowitz | Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | Arthur 2: On the Rocks | Mr. Butterworth | Average | Similar → |
| 1986 | Young Again | The Old Man | Average | Similar → |
| 1985 | Hostage Flight | Mr. Singer | Average | Similar → |
| 1985 | Cocoon | Bernie Lefkowitz | Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | Happy | Bernie Nelson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | Anna to the Infinite Power | Dr. Jelliff | Flop | Similar → |
| 1981 | Caveman | Gog | Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | Goldie and the Boxer Go to Hollywood | Wally | Flop | Similar → |
| 1981 | Cheaper to Keep Her | Stanley Bracken | Flop | Similar → |
| 1980 | Wholly Moses | Tailor | Flop | Similar → |
| 1977 | A Doonesbury Special | Referee | Flop | Similar → |
| 1976 | Everybody Rides the Carousel | Stage 8 (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 1976 | Harry and Walter Go to New York | Mischa | Average | Similar → |
| 1975 | Tubby the Tuba | The Herald (voice) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1975 | Twigs | Ned | Flop | Similar → |
| 1973 | Save the Tiger | Phil Greene | Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | Once Upon a Mattress | King Sextimus | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | Of Thee I Sing | Alexander Throttlebottom | Average | Similar → |
| 1971 | They Might Be Giants | Wilbur Peabody | Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | Catch-22 | Dr. "Doc" Daneeka | Hit | Similar → |
| 1969 | Arsenic and Old Lace | Dr. Jonas Salk | Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | The Incident | Sam Beckerman | Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | Who's Minding the Mint? | Avery Dugan | Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | Enter Laughing | Mr. Foreman | Flop | Similar → |
| 1966 | A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum | Hysterium | Average | Similar → |
| 1966 | Mister Buddwing | Mr. Schwartz | Average | Similar → |
| 1966 | The Daydreamer | Papa Andersen | Flop | Similar → |
| 1964 | Once Upon a Mattress | King Sextimus | Flop | Similar → |
| 1962 | The Dog Lover | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | The World of Sholom Aleichem | Bontsche Shveig / Angel | Flop | Similar → |
| 1953 | Main Street to Broadway | Box Office Clerk (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | Reckless Age | Joey Bagle | Flop | Similar → |
| 1944 | Hey, Rookie | Specialty | Flop | Similar → |
| 1936 | Midnight Melodies | Nightclub Show Mimic | Flop | Similar → |
Jack Gilford - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Jack Gilford?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Jack Gilford is "The Dog Lover" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Jack Gilford acted in?
Jack Gilford has been featured in at least 35 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Jack Gilford?
Other notable films include "Once Upon a Mattress", "The Incident", and "They Might Be Giants".