Jeff Chandler
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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jeff Chandler (born Ira Grossel; December 15, 1918 – June 17, 1961) was an American actor, film producer and singer best remembered for playing Cochise in Broken Arrow (1950), for which he was Oscar nominated. He was one of Universal Pictures's most popular male stars of the 1950s, his best known other credits including Sword in the Desert (1948), Deported (1950), Female on the Beach (1955) and Away All Boats (1956). In addition to his acting, he was known for his good looks, his distinguished gray hair, and for his musical recordings. Description above from the Wikipedia article Jeff Chandler (actor), licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Jeff Chandler 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 Jeff Chandler'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 14% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Jeff Chandler remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Rat Pack, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Jeff Chandler Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Jeff Chandler's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Jeff Chandler.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Rat Pack | Self (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | Merrill's Marauders | Brig. Gen. Frank D. Merrill | Average | Similar → |
| 1961 | Return to Peyton Place | Lewis Jackman | Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | A Story of David | David | Flop | Similar → |
| 1960 | The Plunderers | Sam Christy | Average | Similar → |
| 1959 | The Jayhawkers! | Luke Darcy | Average | Similar → |
| 1959 | Ten Seconds to Hell | Karl Wirtz | Average | Similar → |
| 1959 | Thunder in the Sun | Lon Bennett | Average | Similar → |
| 1959 | A Stranger in My Arms | Maj. Pike Yarnell | Flop | Similar → |
| 1958 | Raw Wind in Eden | Mark Moore / Scott Moorehouse | Flop | Similar → |
| 1958 | The Lady Takes a Flyer | Mike Dandridge | Flop | Similar → |
| 1957 | Man in the Shadow | Ben Sadler | Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | Jeanne Eagels | Sal Satori | Average | Similar → |
| 1957 | The Tattered Dress | James Gordon Blane | Flop | Similar → |
| 1957 | Drango | Major Clint Drango | Flop | Similar → |
| 1956 | Pillars of the Sky | First Sgt. Emmett Bell | Flop | Similar → |
| 1956 | Away All Boats | Capt. Jebediah S. Hawks | Flop | Similar → |
| 1956 | Toy Tiger | Rick Todd | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | The Spoilers | Roy Glennister | Flop | Similar → |
| 1955 | The Nat King Cole Musical Story | Narrator | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | Female on the Beach | Drummond Hall | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | Foxfire | Jonathan Dartland | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | Allen in Movieland | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 1954 | Sign of the Pagan | Marcian | Flop | Similar → |
| 1954 | Yankee Pasha | Jason Starbuck | Flop | Similar → |
| 1954 | Taza, Son of Cochise | Cochise | Average | Similar → |
| 1953 | War Arrow | Major Howell Brady | Average | Similar → |
| 1953 | East of Sumatra | Duke Mullane | Flop | Similar → |
| 1953 | The Great Sioux Uprising | Jonathan Westgate | Flop | Similar → |
| 1952 | Because of You | Steve Kimberly | Average | Similar → |
| 1952 | Yankee Buccaneer | Cmdr. David Porter | Average | Similar → |
| 1952 | Son of Ali Baba | Opening Narrator (voice) (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1952 | The Red Ball Express | Lt. Campbell | Average | Similar → |
| 1952 | The Battle at Apache Pass | Cochise | Average | Similar → |
| 1952 | Meet Danny Wilson | Nightclub Patron | Flop | Similar → |
| 1951 | Flame of Araby | Tamerlane | Average | Similar → |
| 1951 | Iron Man | Coke Mason | Average | Similar → |
| 1951 | Smuggler's Island | Steve Kent | Flop | Similar → |
| 1951 | Bird of Paradise | Tenga | Average | Similar → |
| 1950 | Deported | Vic Smith | Average | Similar → |
| 1950 | Two Flags West | Maj. Henry Kenniston | Average | Similar → |
| 1950 | Bud Abbott and Lou Costello in the Foreign Legion | Narrator (uncredited) (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 1950 | Broken Arrow | Cochise | Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | Abandoned | Chief MacRae | Average | Similar → |
| 1949 | Sword in the Desert | Kurta | Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | Mr. Belvedere Goes to College | Police Officer #66 | Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | Roses Are Red | John Jones aka The Knuckle | Average | Similar → |
| 1947 | The Invisible Wall | Al Conway, henchman | Flop | Similar → |
| 1947 | Johnny O'Clock | Turk | Average | Similar → |
| 1945 | Thrill of a Romance | Singer (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
Jeff Chandler - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Jeff Chandler?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Jeff Chandler is "Rat Pack" with a rating of 9.0/10.
How many movies has Jeff Chandler acted in?
Jeff Chandler has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Jeff Chandler?
Other notable films include "The Nat King Cole Musical Story", "Sword in the Desert", and "Man in the Shadow".