Jay C. Flippen
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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Jay C. Flippen (born March 6, 1899, Little Rock, Arkansas – February 3, 1971, Los Angeles, California) is an American character actor who often played police officers or weary criminals in many movies of the 1940s/'50s. Description above from the Wikipedia article Jay C. Flippen, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Jay C. Flippen 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: Western
The majority of Jay C. Flippen'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 30% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Jay C. Flippen remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Who Killed the Mysterious Mr. Foster?, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Jay C. Flippen Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Jay C. Flippen's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Jay C. Flippen.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | James Stewart: A Wonderful Life | Self (archive footage) | Average | Similar → |
| 1971 | The Seven Minutes | Luther Yerkes | Average | Similar → |
| 1971 | Who Killed the Mysterious Mr. Foster? | Sheriff Ben | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | The Old Man Who Cried Wolf | Pawnbroker | Average | Similar → |
| 1968 | Hellfighters | Jack Lomax | Average | Similar → |
| 1968 | Firecreek | Mr. Pittman | Average | Similar → |
| 1967 | The Spirit Is Willing | Mother | Flop | Similar → |
| 1965 | Cat Ballou | Sheriff Cardigan | Average | Similar → |
| 1965 | The Greatest Story Ever Told | Drunken Soldier - Herod Antipas' Court | Average | Similar → |
| 1962 | Six Gun Law | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | How the West Was Won | Huggins (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | The Plunderers | Sheriff McCauley | Average | Similar → |
| 1960 | Wild River | Hamilton Garth | Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | From Hell to Texas | Jake Leffertfinger | Average | Similar → |
| 1957 | Jet Pilot | Maj. Gen. Black | Flop | Similar → |
| 1957 | The Deerslayer | Old Tom Hutter | Average | Similar → |
| 1957 | Run of the Arrow | Walking Coyote | Average | Similar → |
| 1957 | Night Passage | Ben Kimball | Average | Similar → |
| 1957 | The Midnight Story | Sgt. Jack Gillen | Average | Similar → |
| 1957 | Public Pigeon No. 1 | Lt. Ross Qualen | Average | Similar → |
| 1957 | Hot Summer Night | Oren Kobble | Average | Similar → |
| 1957 | The Halliday Brand | Chad Burris | Average | Similar → |
| 1956 | The King and Four Queens | Bartender | Average | Similar → |
| 1956 | 7th Cavalry | Sgt. Bates | Average | Similar → |
| 1956 | The Killing | Marvin Unger | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | Oklahoma! | Skidmore | Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | Kismet | Jawan | Flop | Similar → |
| 1955 | It's Always Fair Weather | Charles Z. Culloran | Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | Strategic Air Command | Tom Doyle | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | Man Without a Star | Strap Davis | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | Six Bridges to Cross | Vincent Concannon | Average | Similar → |
| 1954 | The Far Country | Rube | Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | The Wild One | Sheriff Stew Singer | Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | Thunder Bay | Kermit MacDonald | Average | Similar → |
| 1952 | The Las Vegas Story | Capt. H.A. Harris | Average | Similar → |
| 1952 | Bend of the River | Jeremy Baile | Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | The Model and the Marriage Broker | Dan Chancellor | Average | Similar → |
| 1951 | The People Against O'Hara | Sven Norson | Average | Similar → |
| 1951 | Flying Leathernecks | MSgt. Clancy, Line Chief | Average | Similar → |
| 1951 | The Lemon Drop Kid | Straight Flush Tony | Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | Two Flags West | Sgt. Terrance Duey | Average | Similar → |
| 1950 | Winchester '73 | Sergeant Wilkes | Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | Love That Brute | Biff Sage | Average | Similar → |
| 1950 | The Yellow Cab Man | Hugo | Average | Similar → |
| 1950 | Buccaneer's Girl | Jared Hawkins | Average | Similar → |
| 1949 | They Live by Night | Henry "T-Dub" Mansfield | Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | Trapped | Bartender (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1949 | Down to the Sea in Ships | Luke Sewell | Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | A Woman's Secret | Police Insp. Jim Fowler | Average | Similar → |
| 1947 | Brute Force | Hodges (guard) | Hit | Similar → |
Jay C. Flippen - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Jay C. Flippen?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Jay C. Flippen is "Who Killed the Mysterious Mr. Foster?" with a rating of 8.0/10.
How many movies has Jay C. Flippen acted in?
Jay C. Flippen has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Jay C. Flippen?
Other notable films include "The Killing", "Brute Force", and "Winchester '73".