Joe Mantell
ActingJoe Mantell Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Joe Mantell reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 24 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Joe Mantell's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 38% of Joe Mantell'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 Marty, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Joe Mantell Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Joe Mantell's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Joe Mantell has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Los Angeles Plays Itself | Walsh in Chinatown (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | The Two Jakes | Lawrence Walsh | Average | Similar → |
| 1985 | Movers & Shakers | Larry | Flop | Similar → |
| 1984 | Blame It on the Night | Attorney | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1975 | They Only Come Out at Night | Lt. Baylor | Flop | Similar → |
| 1974 | Chinatown | Lawrence Walsh | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | Kelly's Heroes | General's Aide (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1966 | Mister Buddwing | 1st Cab Driver | Average | Similar → |
| 1963 | The Birds | Le voyageur de commerce au bar | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | The Murder Men | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1960 | The Crowded Sky | Louis Capelli | Average | Similar → |
| 1959 | The Scarface Mob | George Ritchie | Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | Onionhead | Harry 'Doc' O'Neal | Flop | Similar → |
| 1957 | The Sad Sack | Pvt. Stan Wenaslawsky | Average | Similar → |
| 1957 | Beau James | Bernie Williams - Broadway producer | Flop | Similar → |
| 1956 | No Right to Kill | Angelo | Flop | Similar → |
| 1956 | Storm Center | George Slater | Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | Marty | Angie | Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | The Bachelor Party | Bachelor | Flop | Similar → |
| 1953 | Marty | Angie | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | And Baby Makes Three | Newsboy | Flop | Similar → |
| 1949 | Port of New York | Messenger | Flop | Similar → |
| 1949 | Barbary Pirate | Dexter Freeman | Average | Similar → |
| 1949 | The Undercover Man | Newsboy (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
Joe Mantell - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Joe Mantell?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Joe Mantell is "Marty" with a rating of 8.0/10.
How many movies has Joe Mantell acted in?
Joe Mantell has been featured in at least 24 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Joe Mantell?
Other notable films include "Chinatown", "Los Angeles Plays Itself", and "The Birds".