Jerry Summers

Acting

Freshness: Jan 27, 2026

18Total Films

7.5 Highest Rated

Born: Feb 3, 1931

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Jerry Summers reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 18 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Comedy

The majority of Jerry Summers'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 28% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Jerry Summers remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Spartacus, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Jerry Summers Movies Ranked

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

★7.5

★7.5

Spartacus: The rebellious Thracian Spartacus, born and raised a slave, is sold to Gladiator trainer Batiatus. After weeks of being

Spartacus

1960•History

★7.4

★7.4

What's Up, Doc?: The accidental mix-up of four identical plaid overnight bags leads to a series of increasingly wild and wacky situations

What's Up, Doc?

1972•Comedy

★7.2

★7.2

Blazing Saddles: A town—where everyone seems to be named Johnson—stands in the way of the railroad. In order to grab their land, robber b

Blazing Saddles

1974•Western

★6.9

★6.9

Big Jake: An aging Texas cattle man who has outlived his time swings into action when outlaws kidnap his grandson.

Big Jake

1971•Western

★6.5

★6.5

Scalplock: This Western is a pilot for the series "The Iron Horse," in which a dapper frontier gambler wins a railroad line in a po

Scalplock

1966•Western

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Jerry Summers.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1990	Catchfire	Rianetti	Flop	Similar →
1990	The Gumshoe Kid	CHP Officer	Flop	Similar →
1974	99 and 44/100% Dead	Shoes	Flop	Similar →
1974	Dirty Mary Crazy Larry	Trooper	Average	Similar →
1974	Blazing Saddles	Desperado (uncredited)	Hit	Similar →
1972	Hickey & Boggs	Bledsoe	Average	Similar →
1972	What's Up, Doc?	Smith's Cab Driver	Hit	Similar →
1971	Diamonds Are Forever	CIA Agent (uncredited)	Average	Similar →
1971	Big Jake	Escondero Hotel Desk Clerk (uncredited)	Hit	Similar →
1968	Coogan's Bluff	Good Eyes	Average	Similar →
1967	The Karate Killers	Karate Killer	Flop	Similar →
1966	Scalplock	Brooks	Hit	Similar →
1965	Dr. Goldfoot and the Bikini Machine	-	Flop	Similar →
1964	Law of the Lawless	Jake Johnson	Average	Similar →
1964	Surf Party	Skeet Wells	Flop	Similar →
1961	The Purple Hills	Martin Beaumont	Flop	Similar →
1960	Spartacus	Gladiator (uncredited)	Super Hit	Similar →
1959	Lone Texan	Indian (uncredited)	Flop	Similar →

Jerry Summers - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Jerry Summers?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Jerry Summers is "Spartacus" with a rating of 7.5/10.

How many movies has Jerry Summers acted in?

Jerry Summers has been featured in at least 18 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Jerry Summers?

Other notable films include "What's Up, Doc?", "Blazing Saddles", and "Big Jake".