John Archer
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John Archer (May 8, 1915 – December 5, 1999) was an American movie and television actor. Description above from the Wikipedia article John Archer, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
John Archer Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of John Archer reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of John Archer's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 16% of John Archer'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 White Heat, which stands out as a key performance.
Best John Archer Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from John Archer's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie John Archer has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Thursday's Game | Mr. Wood | Average | Similar → |
| 1971 | How to Frame a Figg | Gerard | Average | Similar → |
| 1965 | I Saw What You Did | John Austin | Average | Similar → |
| 1964 | Apache Rifles | Col. Nathan Perry | Average | Similar → |
| 1961 | Blue Hawaii | Jack Kelman | Average | Similar → |
| 1959 | City of Fear | Lt. Mark Richards | Average | Similar → |
| 1957 | Decision at Sundown | Dr. John Storrow | Average | Similar → |
| 1957 | Ten Thousand Bedrooms | Bob Dudley | Flop | Similar → |
| 1957 | She Devil | Barton Kendall | Flop | Similar → |
| 1957 | Affair in Reno | Tony Lamarr | Flop | Similar → |
| 1956 | Emergency Hospital | Dr. Ellis | Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | Rock Around the Clock | Mike Dodd | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | No Man's Woman | Harlow Grant | Flop | Similar → |
| 1953 | The Stars Are Singing | Dave Parish | Flop | Similar → |
| 1952 | Sea Tiger | Ben McGrun | Flop | Similar → |
| 1952 | Sound Off | Maj. Paul Whiteside | Flop | Similar → |
| 1952 | A Yank in Indo-China | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1952 | The Big Trees | Frenchy LeCroix | Average | Similar → |
| 1951 | My Favorite Spy | Henderson | Average | Similar → |
| 1951 | Best of the Badmen | Curley Ringo | Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | Santa Fe | Clint Canfield | Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | High Lonesome | Pat Farrell | Flop | Similar → |
| 1950 | The Great Jewel Robber | Police Detective Lou Sampter | Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | Destination Moon | Jim Barnes | Average | Similar → |
| 1949 | White Heat | Philip Evans | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | Colorado Territory | Reno Blake | Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | The Lost Moment | Charles Russell | Average | Similar → |
| 1944 | Roger Touhy, Gangster | FBI Agent Kerrigan | Average | Similar → |
| 1944 | The Eve of St. Mark | Pvt. Carter | Average | Similar → |
| 1943 | Guadalcanal Diary | Lt. Thurmond | Average | Similar → |
| 1943 | Crash Dive | Curly Bowman (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1943 | Shantytown | Bill Allen | Average | Similar → |
| 1943 | Hello, Frisco, Hello | Ned Clark | Average | Similar → |
| 1943 | Sherlock Holmes in Washington | Naval Lt. Pete Merriam | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Bowery at Midnight | Richard Dennison | Flop | Similar → |
| 1942 | Scattergood Survives a Murder | Dunker Gilson | Flop | Similar → |
| 1942 | Mrs. Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch | Dr. Robert Redmond | Flop | Similar → |
| 1942 | Police Bullets | Prof. J. Thomas Quincy | Flop | Similar → |
| 1941 | Sucker List | William Allen | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | Mountain Moonlight | Dr. Ed | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | Gangs Inc. | Bob Elliott | Flop | Similar → |
| 1941 | King of the Zombies | Bill Summers | Flop | Similar → |
| 1941 | City of Missing Girls | James Horton | Flop | Similar → |
| 1941 | Scattergood Baines | Johnny Bones | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | Cheers for Miss Bishop | Richard Clark (as Ralph Bowman) | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | Barnyard Follies | Jeff Hill | Flop | Similar → |
| 1940 | Curtain Call | Ted Palmer | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Spring Madness | Dartmouth College Student | Flop | Similar → |
| 1938 | Overland Stage Raiders | Bob Whitney | Flop | Similar → |
| 1938 | Flaming Frontiers | Tom Grant | Flop | Similar → |
John Archer - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of John Archer?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring John Archer is "White Heat" with a rating of 7.7/10.
How many movies has John Archer acted in?
John Archer has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by John Archer?
Other notable films include "Curtain Call", "Colorado Territory", and "The Great Jewel Robber".