Jerry Bergen - Actor Profile

Jerry Bergen

Acting
Updated: Apr 19, 2026
12Total Films
7.0 Highest Rated
Born: Jan 4, 1899
Birth Place: Livana, Murmansk, Russia

Jerry Bergen Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Jerry Bergen reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 12 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Jerry Bergen's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 17% of Jerry Bergen'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 20,000 Cheers for the Chain Gang, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Jerry Bergen Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Jerry Bergen's career based on audience ratings.

★7.0
20,000 Cheers for the Chain Gang (1933) movie poster
★7.0

20,000 Cheers for the Chain Gang: Four convicts escape from a chain gang. Shortly thereafter, changes are made at the prison, because a blue ribbon commis

20,000 Cheers for the Chain Gang

1933•Comedy
★7.0
Start Cheering (1938) movie poster
★7.0

Start Cheering: After retiring from movies to get an education, a man discovers his ex-staff is trying to have him expelled.

Start Cheering

1938•Comedy
★6.4
The Pirate (1948) movie poster
★6.4

The Pirate: A girl is engaged to the local richman, but meanwhile she has dreams about the legendary pirate Macoco. A traveling sing

The Pirate

1948•Music
★6.0
Artists & Models (1937) movie poster
★6.0

Artists & Models: An ad man gets his model girlfriend to pose as a debutante for a new campaign.

Artists & Models

1937•Comedy
★5.5
This Way Please (1937) movie poster
★5.5

This Way Please: A famous singer and matinée idol helps a pretty young theater usher in her dreams of becoming a singer, but when her car

This Way Please

1937•Comedy

Full Filmography

Every movie Jerry Bergen has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2006 Jackie Gleason: Genius at Work Self (archive footage) Flop Similar →
1948 The Pirate Bolo Average Similar →
1942 Let's Get Tough Music Master Flop Similar →
1942 Flying with Music Wilbur Flop Similar →
1938 Start Cheering Student Hit Similar →
1937 This Way Please Mumps Average Similar →
1937 Artists & Models Bartender (uncredited) Average Similar →
1937 The Little Maestro Hobo Violinist Flop Similar →
1937 Champagne Waltz Shooting Gallery Proprietor Flop Similar →
1936 With Love and Kisses Self Flop Similar →
1933 20,000 Cheers for the Chain Gang Jerry Hit Similar →
1933 Arabian Tights (uncredited) Flop Similar →

Jerry Bergen - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Jerry Bergen?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Jerry Bergen is "20,000 Cheers for the Chain Gang" with a rating of 7.0/10.

How many movies has Jerry Bergen acted in?

Jerry Bergen has been featured in at least 12 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Jerry Bergen?

Other notable films include "Start Cheering", "The Pirate", and "Artists & Models".

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