Jack Weston
ActingAbout Jack Weston
Jack Weston (born Jack Weinstein; August 21, 1924 – May 3, 1996) was an American film, stage, and television actor. Weston usually played comic roles in films such as Cactus Flower and Please Don't Eat the Daisies, but also occasionally essayed heavier parts, such as the scheming crook and stalker who, along with Alan Arkin and Richard Crenna, attempts to terrorize and rob a blind Audrey Hepburn in the 1967 film Wait Until Dark. Weston had countless character roles in major films such as The Cincinnati Kid and The Thomas Crown Affair. In 1981, Weston appeared on Broadway in Woody Allen's comedy The Floating Light Bulb, for which he was nominated for a Tony Award as Best Actor. Other stage appearances included Bells are Ringing (with Judy Holliday), The Ritz, One Night Stand, and Neil Simon's California Suite. Description above from the Wikipedia article Jack Weston, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Jack Weston reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 39 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Comedy
The majority of Jack Weston'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 31% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Jack Weston remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Twilight Zone: A 60th Anniversary Celebration, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Jack Weston Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Jack Weston's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Jack Weston.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | The Twilight Zone: A 60th Anniversary Celebration | Charlie Farnsworth (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | Short Circuit 2 | Oscar Baldwin | Average | Similar → |
| 1987 | Dirty Dancing | Max Kellerman | Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | Ishtar | Marty Freed | Flop | Similar → |
| 1986 | Rad | Duke Best | Average | Similar → |
| 1986 | The Longshot | Elton | Flop | Similar → |
| 1983 | High Road to China | Struts | Average | Similar → |
| 1981 | The Four Seasons | Danny Zimmer | Average | Similar → |
| 1980 | Can't Stop the Music | Benny Murray | Flop | Similar → |
| 1979 | Cuba | Larry Gutman | Flop | Similar → |
| 1976 | Gator | Irving Greenfield | Flop | Similar → |
| 1976 | The Ritz | Gaetano Proclo | Average | Similar → |
| 1973 | Marco | Maffio Polo | Flop | Similar → |
| 1973 | Deliver Us from Evil | Al Zabrocki | Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | Chelsea D.H.O. | Mr. Randall | Flop | Similar → |
| 1973 | I Love a Mystery | Job Cheyne | Average | Similar → |
| 1972 | The Trouble With People | Ben (Story 4) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1972 | Fuzz | Det. Meyer Meyer | Flop | Similar → |
| 1971 | A New Leaf | Andy McPherson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1969 | Cactus Flower | Harvey Greenfield | Hit | Similar → |
| 1969 | The April Fools | Potter Shrader | Average | Similar → |
| 1968 | Now You See It, Now You Don't | Prince Haroun | Flop | Similar → |
| 1968 | The Thomas Crown Affair | Erwin | Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | The Counterfeit Killer | Randolph Riker | Flop | Similar → |
| 1967 | Wait Until Dark | Carlino | Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | Code Name: Heraclitus | Gerberman | Flop | Similar → |
| 1966 | Fame Is the Name of the Game | Griffin | Flop | Similar → |
| 1965 | Mirage | Lester | Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | The Cincinnati Kid | Pig | Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | The Lucille Ball Comedy Hour | Cash | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | The Incredible Mr. Limpet | George Stickel | Average | Similar → |
| 1963 | Palm Springs Weekend | Coach Fred Campbell | Flop | Similar → |
| 1962 | It's Only Money | Leopold | Average | Similar → |
| 1961 | The Honeymoon Machine | Signalman Burford Taylor | Average | Similar → |
| 1961 | All in a Night's Work | Lasker | Average | Similar → |
| 1960 | Please Don't Eat the Daisies | Joe Positano | Average | Similar → |
| 1959 | Imitation of Life | Stage manager | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | I Want to Live! | NCO at Party (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | Stage Struck | Frank | Average | Similar → |
Jack Weston - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Jack Weston?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Jack Weston is "The Twilight Zone: A 60th Anniversary Celebration" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Jack Weston acted in?
Jack Weston has been featured in at least 39 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Jack Weston?
Other notable films include "Imitation of Life", "The Lucille Ball Comedy Hour", and "Dirty Dancing".