Jack Holt
ActingAbout Jack Holt
Jack Holt (born Charles John Holt, Jr.) was an American film actor. He was a leading man of Silent and sound films and known for his many roles in Westerns.
Jack Holt Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Jack Holt reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Jack Holt's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 32% of Jack Holt'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 Hollywood, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Jack Holt Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Jack Holt's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Jack Holt has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Discovering Treasure: The Story of 'The Treasure of the Sierra Madre' | Flophouse Bum (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | Across the Wide Missouri | Bear Ghost | Average | Similar → |
| 1950 | King of the Bullwhip | James Kerrigan | Average | Similar → |
| 1950 | Trail of Robin Hood | Jack Holt | Average | Similar → |
| 1949 | Task Force | Captain Reeves | Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | Brimstone | Marshal Walter Greenslide | Average | Similar → |
| 1949 | The Last Bandit | Mort Pemberton | Average | Similar → |
| 1948 | Loaded Pistols | Dave Randall | Average | Similar → |
| 1948 | The Gallant Legion | Captain Banner | Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | The Arizona Ranger | Rawhide Morgan | Average | Similar → |
| 1948 | The Treasure of the Sierra Madre | Flophouse Bum (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | The Chase | Cmdr. Davidson | Average | Similar → |
| 1945 | They Were Expendable | General Martin | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Cat People | The Commodore | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Northwest Rangers | Duncan Frazier | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | Holt of the Secret Service | Jack Holt / Nick Farrell | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | Passport to Alcatraz | George Hollister | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | Fugitive at Large | Tom Farrow / George Storm | Average | Similar → |
| 1938 | Reformatory | Robert Dean | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | Trouble in Morocco | Paul Cluett | Average | Similar → |
| 1936 | North of Nome | John Raglan | Average | Similar → |
| 1936 | End of the Trail | Dale Brittenham | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | San Francisco | Jack Burley | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | The Littlest Rebel | Col. Morrison | Average | Similar → |
| 1935 | Hollywood Hobbies | Himself | Average | Similar → |
| 1935 | The Best Man Wins | Nick Roberts | Average | Similar → |
| 1934 | The Defense Rests | Matthew Mitchell | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | Whirlpool | Buck Rankin | Average | Similar → |
| 1932 | Behind the Mask | Jack Hart aka Quinn | Average | Similar → |
| 1931 | Screen Snapshots (Series 10, No. 8) | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 1930 | The Squealer | Charles Hart | Average | Similar → |
| 1929 | Flight | Panama Williams | Average | Similar → |
| 1929 | Father and Son | Frank Fields | Hit | Similar → |
| 1929 | The Donovan Affair | Inspector Killian | Average | Similar → |
| 1928 | Court Martial | James Camden | Average | Similar → |
| 1925 | The Ancient Highway | Cliff Brant | Average | Similar → |
| 1925 | Wild Horse Mesa | Chane Weymer | Hit | Similar → |
| 1923 | Hollywood | Jack Holt | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1922 | On the High Seas | Jim Dorn | Average | Similar → |
| 1922 | A Trip to Paramountown | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 1921 | Ducks and Drakes | Rob Winslow | Average | Similar → |
| 1919 | Victory | Axel Heyst | Average | Similar → |
| 1919 | For Better, for Worse | Crusader | Average | Similar → |
| 1918 | The Squaw Man | Cash Hawkins | Average | Similar → |
| 1917 | The Little American | Karl von Austreim | Average | Similar → |
| 1917 | Patria | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1916 | Joan the Woman | (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1916 | The Dumb Girl of Portici | Conde | Hit | Similar → |
| 1915 | The Broken Coin | Captain Williams | Average | Similar → |
| 1915 | The Flash | Frank Hoag | Super Hit | Similar → |
Jack Holt - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Jack Holt?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Jack Holt is "Hollywood" with a rating of 8.5/10.
How many movies has Jack Holt acted in?
Jack Holt has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Jack Holt?
Other notable films include "The Treasure of the Sierra Madre", "End of the Trail", and "The Flash".