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
Jay C. Flippen Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Jay C. Flippen 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 Jay C. Flippen's work falls within the Western genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 32% of Jay C. Flippen'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 Who Killed the Mysterious Mr. Foster?, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Jay C. Flippen Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Jay C. Flippen's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Jay C. Flippen has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| 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 → |
| 1966 | Fame Is the Name of the Game | Dizzy Shaner | Average | 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 | Hit | 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 | 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".