Jack Warden
ActingAbout Jack Warden
Jack Warden (born John Warden Lebzelter Jr.; September 18, 1920 – July 19, 2006) was an American actor. He was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for Shampoo (1975) and Heaven Can Wait (1978). He received a BAFTA nomination for the former, and won a Primetime Emmy Award for his performance in Brian's Song (1971).
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Jack Warden reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Jack Warden's filmography leans towards the Drama 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 60% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Jack Warden remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in 12 Angry Men, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Jack Warden Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Jack Warden's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Jack Warden.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | The Replacements | Edward O'Neil | Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | A Dog of Flanders | Jehan | Average | Similar → |
| 1998 | Dirty Work | Pops | Average | Similar → |
| 1998 | Bulworth | Eddie Davers | Average | Similar → |
| 1997 | The Island on Bird Street | Boruch | Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | Things to Do in Denver When You're Dead | Joe Heff | Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | Mighty Aphrodite | Tiresias | Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | While You Were Sleeping | Saul | Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | Bullets Over Broadway | Julian Marx | Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | La Classe américaine | A Journalist (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | Problem Child 2 | Big Ben Healy | Average | Similar → |
| 1990 | Problem Child | Big Ben | Average | Similar → |
| 1988 | The Presidio | Sgt. Maj. Ross Maclure | Average | Similar → |
| 1987 | September | Lloyd | Average | Similar → |
| 1987 | Still Crazy Like a Fox | Harry Fox | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | Three Wishes for Jamie | Owen Tavish | Average | Similar → |
| 1984 | Helen Keller: The Miracle Continues | Mark Twain | Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | The Verdict | Mickey Morrissey | Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | Night of 100 Stars | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | The Great Muppet Caper | Mike Tarkenian | Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | Used Cars | Roy L. Fuchs / Luke Fuchs | Average | Similar → |
| 1979 | Being There | President 'Bobby' | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1979 | ...And Justice for All | Judge Francis Rayford | Hit | Similar → |
| 1979 | The Champ | Jackie | Hit | Similar → |
| 1978 | Death on the Nile | Ludwig Bessner | Hit | Similar → |
| 1978 | Heaven Can Wait | Max Corkle | Hit | Similar → |
| 1976 | Raid on Entebbe | Lt. Gen. Mordechai Gur | Average | Similar → |
| 1976 | All the President's Men | Harry Rosenfeld | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1975 | Journey from Darkness | Fred Hartman | Average | Similar → |
| 1975 | Shampoo | Lester Karpf | Average | Similar → |
| 1972 | Man on a String | Jake Moniker | Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | Brian's Song | Coach Halas | Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | Bye Bye Braverman | Barnet Weinstein | Hit | Similar → |
| 1966 | Blindfold | General George Pratt | Average | Similar → |
| 1963 | Donovan's Reef | William Dedham | Average | Similar → |
| 1962 | Flashing Spikes | Comissioner | Average | Similar → |
| 1962 | Escape from Zahrain | Huston | Average | Similar → |
| 1960 | Wake Me When It's Over | Captain Dave 'Doc' Farrington | Average | Similar → |
| 1959 | The Sound and the Fury | Ben Compson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | Run Silent, Run Deep | Yeoman 1st Class Mueller | Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | Darby's Rangers | Saul Rosen / Narrator | Average | Similar → |
| 1957 | 12 Angry Men | Juror 7 | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | The Bachelor Party | The Bachelor [Eddie Watkins] | Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | Edge of the City | Charles Malik | Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | Tragedy in a Temporary Town | Frank Doran | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | The Petrified Forest | Boze | Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | From Here to Eternity | Cpl. Buckley | Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | The Frogmen | Crew Member | Average | Similar → |
| 1950 | Sunset Boulevard | Party Guest (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | The Asphalt Jungle | Man (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
Jack Warden - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Jack Warden?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Jack Warden is "12 Angry Men" with a rating of 8.6/10.
How many movies has Jack Warden acted in?
Jack Warden has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Jack Warden?
Other notable films include "Sunset Boulevard", "All the President's Men", and "Still Crazy Like a Fox".