Jack Goode - Actor Profile

Jack Goode

Acting
Freshness: Feb 05, 2026
7Total Films
6.8 Highest Rated
Born: Jun 2, 1908
Birth Place: Columbus, Ohio, USA

About Jack Goode

Jack Goode (born Irwin Thomas Whittridge), known early in his career as Jack Good, was an American film and television actor. He was also host of the television variety series Shindig! and Saturday Stars.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Jack Goode reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 7 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Comedy

The majority of Jack Goode's filmography leans towards the Comedy genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 14% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Jack Goode remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Swing Time, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Jack Goode Movies Ranked

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

★6.8
Swing Time (1936) movie poster
★6.8

Swing Time: Lucky is tricked into missing his own wedding to Margaret and has to make $25,000 so her father will allow him to marry

Swing Time

1936•Romance
★6.3
Hollywood Party (1937) movie poster
★6.3

Hollywood Party: Elissa Landi and Charley Chase host an East Asian themed garden tea party in Hollywood. After introducing a few Hollywoo

Hollywood Party

1937•Comedy
★6.2
Flying Down to Rio (1933) movie poster
★6.2

Flying Down to Rio: An American bandleader woos a Brazilian beauty who is already engaged to his employer. His friends try to help him, wh

Flying Down to Rio

1933•Comedy
★4.5
The Knife of the Party (1934) movie poster
★4.5

The Knife of the Party: A Theatrical Company is facing bankruptcy while being stuck in a hostile town, miles from home, in a hotel where they ar

The Knife of the Party

1934•Comedy
★0.0
Who's Looney Now (1936) movie poster
★0.0

Who's Looney Now: Mr. Brown is riding home from work one day with his new neighbor, Mr. Johnson. When Brown explains that he has all kinds

Who's Looney Now

1936•Comedy

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Jack Goode.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1937 Show for Sale Booking Agent Flop Similar →
1937 Hollywood Party Tap Dancing Professor Jack Goode (uncredited) Average Similar →
1936 Swing Time Dancer (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1936 Who's Looney Now Mr. Johnson (as Jack Good) Flop Similar →
1934 Masks and Memories Queenie's Singing Pickup Flop Similar →
1934 The Knife of the Party Walter Brown (as Jack Good) Flop Similar →
1933 Flying Down to Rio Yankee Clipper (uncredited) Average Similar →

Jack Goode - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Jack Goode?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Jack Goode is "Swing Time" with a rating of 6.8/10.

How many movies has Jack Goode acted in?

Jack Goode has been featured in at least 7 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Jack Goode?

Other notable films include "Hollywood Party", "Flying Down to Rio", and "The Knife of the Party".