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Jack Lilley

Acting
Freshness: Jan 29, 2026
15Total Films
7.8 Highest Rated
Born: Aug 15, 1933

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Jack Lilley reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 15 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Western

The majority of Jack Lilley's filmography leans towards the Western 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 40% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Jack Lilley remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Jack Lilley Movies Ranked

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

★7.8
The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance (1962) movie poster
★7.8

The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance: Questions arise when Senator Stoddard attends the funeral of a local man named Tom Doniphon in a small Western town. Fla

The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance

1962•Western
★7.4
Lonely are the Brave (1962) movie poster
★7.4

Lonely are the Brave: A fiercely independent cowboy arranges to have himself locked up in jail in order to then escape with an old friend who

Lonely are the Brave

1962•Drama
★7.2
Blazing Saddles (1974) movie poster
★7.2

Blazing Saddles: A town—where everyone seems to be named Johnson—stands in the way of the railroad. In order to grab their land, robber b

Blazing Saddles

1974•Western
★7.1
Little House: The Last Farewell (1984) movie poster
★7.1

Little House: The Last Farewell: While Charles and Caroline are visiting Walnut Grove, the townspeople learn that a land development tycoon has acquired

Little House: The Last Farewell

1984•Western
★7.0
Support Your Local Sheriff! (1969) movie poster
★7.0

Support Your Local Sheriff!: In the old west, a man becomes a Sheriff just for the pay, figuring he can decamp if things get tough.

Support Your Local Sheriff!

1969•Comedy

Complete Filmography & Success Status

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

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1998 Everything That Rises Sheriff Flop Similar →
1997 Washington Square Carriage Driver Average Similar →
1992 Hard Promises Cowboy Average Similar →
1991 The Gambler Returns: The Luck of the Draw Jack Lilley Flop Similar →
1984 Little House: The Last Farewell Stagecoach Driver Hit Similar →
1983 Little House: Bless All the Dear Children Stagecoach Driver Flop Similar →
1983 Little House: Look Back to Yesterday Townsman Hit Similar →
1974 Blazing Saddles Overseer (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1969 Support Your Local Sheriff! Danby Family Member (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1967 40 Guns to Apache Pass Mr. Carter (uncredited) Flop Similar →
1966 The Rare Breed Townsman (uncredited) Average Similar →
1962 Lonely are the Brave Prisoner (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1962 The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance Townsman (uncredited) Super Hit Similar →
1958 Ride a Crooked Trail Teeler Gang Member (uncredited) Average Similar →
1957 The Hard Man Townsman (uncredited) Flop Similar →

Jack Lilley - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Jack Lilley?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Jack Lilley is "The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance" with a rating of 7.8/10.

How many movies has Jack Lilley acted in?

Jack Lilley has been featured in at least 15 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Jack Lilley?

Other notable films include "Lonely are the Brave", "Blazing Saddles", and "Little House: The Last Farewell".