What is Joel Allen's latest movie?

Joel Allen's most recent film is "Red Line 7000" (1965).

Is Joel Allen a good actor?

Joel Allen has an average audience rating of 5.6/10 across 14 films on movieMx, with standout performances in Sunset Boulevard, White Heat, Strangers on a Train.

Joel Allen

Q: What is the best movie of Joel Allen?

According to audience ratings on movieMx, the best movie starring Joel Allen is "Sunset Boulevard" with a rating of 8.3/10.

Q: How many movies has Joel Allen acted in?

Joel Allen has been featured in at least 14 major films. Their complete ranked filmography is listed on this page.

Acting

Updated: Apr 10, 2026

14Total Films

8.3 Highest Rated

Born: Apr 3, 1913

Birth Place: Galena, Kansas, U.S.

Joel Allen Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Joel Allen reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 14 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 43% of Joel Allen'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 Sunset Boulevard, which stands out as a key performance.

Best Joel Allen Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Joel Allen's career based on audience ratings.

★8.3

★8.3

Sunset Boulevard: A hack screenwriter writes a screenplay for a former silent film star who has faded into Hollywood obscurity.

Sunset Boulevard

1950•Drama

★7.7

★7.7

White Heat: A psychopathic criminal with a mother complex makes a daring break from prison and then leads his old gang in a chemical

White Heat

1949•Crime

★7.7

Strangers on a Train (1951) movie poster

★7.7

Strangers on a Train: A charming psychopath tries to coerce a tennis star into his theory that two strangers can commit the perfect crime by e

Strangers on a Train

1951•Crime

★7.0

East Side, West Side (1949) movie poster

★7.0

East Side, West Side: A vain businessman puts strains on his happy marriage to a rich, beautiful socialite by allowing himself to be seduced b

East Side, West Side

1949•Drama

★6.8

★6.8

Objective, Burma!: A group of men parachute into Japanese-occupied Burma with a dangerous and important mission: to locate and blow up a ra

Objective, Burma!

1945•War

Full Filmography

Every movie Joel Allen has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1965	Red Line 7000	Rector (uncredited)	Flop	Similar →
1955	Cell 2455 Death Row	Guard	Flop	Similar →
1952	The Maverick	John Rowe	Flop	Similar →
1952	Confidence Girl	Frank Palmer	Flop	Similar →
1952	Man from the Black Hills	Deputy Bates	Flop	Similar →
1951	Strangers on a Train	Policeman (uncredited)	Super Hit	Similar →
1950	Three Secrets	Operator (uncredited)	Average	Similar →
1950	Sunset Boulevard	Prop Man #2 (uncredited)	Super Hit	Similar →
1949	East Side, West Side	Intern (uncredited)	Hit	Similar →
1949	Beyond the Forest	-	Hit	Similar →
1949	White Heat	Operative (uncredited)	Super Hit	Similar →
1945	Objective, Burma!	Cpl. Brophy - Radioman	Hit	Similar →
1944	Follow the Boys	Soldier (uncredited)	Flop	Similar →
1944	The Fighting Seabees	Coxswain (uncredited)	Average	Similar →

Joel Allen - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Joel Allen?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Joel Allen is "Sunset Boulevard" with a rating of 8.3/10.

How many movies has Joel Allen acted in?

Joel Allen has been featured in at least 14 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Joel Allen?

Other notable films include "White Heat", "Strangers on a Train", and "East Side, West Side".