Jack Oakie
ActingAbout Jack Oakie
Jack Oakie (November 12, 1903 – January 23, 1978) was an American actor, starring mostly in films, but also working on stage, radio and television.
Jack Oakie Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Jack Oakie 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 Oakie's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 42% of Jack Oakie'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 Hit the Deck, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Jack Oakie Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Jack Oakie's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Jack Oakie has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | One to One: John & Yoko | Napaloni - Dictator of Bactera (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | Bing Crosby: Rediscovered | Self (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | The Great Dictator: The Clown Turns Prophet | Self (archive footage) | Average | Similar → |
| 1961 | Lover Come Back | J. Paxton Miller | Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | The Rat Race | Mac | Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | The Wonderful Country | Travis Hyle | Average | Similar → |
| 1956 | Around the World in 80 Days | SS Henrietta Captain | Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | Tomahawk | Sol Beckworth | Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | Last of the Buccaneers | Sgt. Dominick | Average | Similar → |
| 1949 | Thieves' Highway | Slob | Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | She Wrote the Book | Jerry Marlowe | Average | Similar → |
| 1944 | It Happened Tomorrow | Uncle Oscar Smith | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | Hello, Frisco, Hello | Dan Daley | Average | Similar → |
| 1943 | Something to Shout About | Larry Martin | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | Breakdowns of 1942 | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | Iceland | Slip Riggs | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | Song of the Islands | Rusty Smith | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | Rise and Shine | Boley Bolenciecwcz | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | Little Men | William "Willie" Deming | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | The Great Dictator | Benzino Napaloni, Dictator of Bacteria | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Radio City Revels | Harry | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | The Toast of New York | Luke | Average | Similar → |
| 1936 | That Girl from Paris | Whammo Lonsdale | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | The Texas Rangers | Henry B. 'Wahoo' Jones | Average | Similar → |
| 1936 | Florida Special | Bangs Tucker | Average | Similar → |
| 1936 | King of Burlesque | Joe Cooney | Average | Similar → |
| 1935 | The Big Broadcast of 1936 | Spud Miller | Average | Similar → |
| 1935 | Call of the Wild | 'Shorty' Hoolihan | Average | Similar → |
| 1934 | Shoot the Works | Nicky Nelson | Average | Similar → |
| 1934 | Murder at the Vanities | Jack Ellery | Average | Similar → |
| 1934 | Looking for Trouble | Casey | Average | Similar → |
| 1933 | Alice in Wonderland | Tweedledum | Average | Similar → |
| 1933 | Sitting Pretty | Chick Parker | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | The Eagle and the Hawk | Mike 'Slug' Richards | Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | From Hell to Heaven | Charlie Bayne | Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | Uptown New York | Eddie Doyle | Average | Similar → |
| 1932 | If I Had a Million | Private Mulligan | Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | Madison Square Garden | Eddie Burke | Average | Similar → |
| 1932 | Once in a Lifetime | George Lewis | Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | Million Dollar Legs | Migg Tweeny | Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | The Stolen Jools | Jack Oakie | Average | Similar → |
| 1931 | The Gang Buster | Charlie Case | Average | Similar → |
| 1930 | Let's Go Native | Voltaire McGinnis | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1930 | The Social Lion | Marco Perkins | Average | Similar → |
| 1930 | Paramount on Parade | Himself / Master of Ceremonies / Fu Manchu's Victim (Murder Will Out) / Girls Gym Instructor (In a Girls' Gym) | Average | Similar → |
| 1929 | Hit the Deck | Bilge | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1929 | Sweetie | Tap-Tap Thompson | Average | Similar → |
| 1929 | Street Girl | Joe Spring | Average | Similar → |
| 1929 | Close Harmony | Ben Barney | Hit | Similar → |
| 1929 | The Wild Party | Al | Hit | Similar → |
Jack Oakie - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Jack Oakie?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Jack Oakie is "Hit the Deck" with a rating of 9.0/10.
How many movies has Jack Oakie acted in?
Jack Oakie has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Jack Oakie?
Other notable films include "The Great Dictator", "Radio City Revels", and "Let's Go Native".