
John Beal
ActingAbout John Beal
John Beal (born James Alexander Bliedung, August 13, 1909 – April 26, 1997) was an American actor.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of John Beal reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of John Beal's filmography leans towards the Drama 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 24% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), John Beal remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in That Night!, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best John Beal Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from John Beal's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of John Beal.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | The Firm | Nathan Locke | Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | The Kid Who Loved Christmas | Cameron | Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | A Place at the Table | Jim Wilson | Flop | Similar → |
| 1983 | Amityville 3-D | Harold Caswell | Flop | Similar → |
| 1979 | Jennifer: A Woman’s Story | Prof. Eric Wohlstrom | Flop | Similar → |
| 1977 | Eleanor and Franklin: The White House Years | Dr. Carr | Flop | Similar → |
| 1975 | The Legend of Lizzie Borden | Dr. Bowen | Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | The House That Cried Murder | Father | Average | Similar → |
| 1960 | Ten Who Dared | Maj. John Wesley Powell | Average | Similar → |
| 1959 | The Sound and the Fury | Howard Compson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | That Night! | Commuter Christopher J. Bowden | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | The Vampire | Dr. Paul Beecher | Average | Similar → |
| 1954 | Twelve Angry Men | Juror #2 | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | Remains to Be Seen | Dr. Glenson | Average | Similar → |
| 1952 | My Six Convicts | Dr. Wilson aka Doc | Average | Similar → |
| 1949 | Chicago Deadline | Paul Jean d'Ur | Average | Similar → |
| 1949 | Song of Surrender | Dubois | Flop | Similar → |
| 1949 | Alimony | Dan Barker | Average | Similar → |
| 1948 | So Dear to My Heart | Jeremiah as an Adult - Narrator (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | Messenger of Peace | Pastor Armin Ritter | Flop | Similar → |
| 1947 | Key Witness | Milton Higby | Flop | Similar → |
| 1945 | Know Your Enemy: Japan | Narrator | Average | Similar → |
| 1943 | Edge of Darkness | Johann Stensgard | Average | Similar → |
| 1943 | Let's Have Fun | Richard Gilbert | Flop | Similar → |
| 1943 | Photographic Intelligence for Bombardment Aviation | Major Dean | Flop | Similar → |
| 1943 | Eyes Aloft | Major | Flop | Similar → |
| 1942 | Stand By All Networks | Ben Fallon | Flop | Similar → |
| 1942 | Atlantic Convoy | Carl Hansen | Flop | Similar → |
| 1942 | One Thrilling Night | Horace Jason | Flop | Similar → |
| 1941 | Doctors Don't Tell | Dr. Ralph Sawyer | Flop | Similar → |
| 1941 | Ellery Queen and the Perfect Crime | Walter Matthews | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | The Cat and the Canary | Fred Blythe | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | The Great Commandment | Joel | Flop | Similar → |
| 1938 | The Arkansas Traveler | John Daniels | Average | Similar → |
| 1938 | I Am the Law | Paul Ferguson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Port of Seven Seas | Marius | Flop | Similar → |
| 1937 | Beg, Borrow or Steal | Count Bill Cherau | Flop | Similar → |
| 1937 | Danger Patrol | Dan Loring | Flop | Similar → |
| 1937 | Double Wedding | Waldo Beaver | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | Madame X | Raymond Fleuriot | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | Border Cafe | Keith Whitney | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | The Man Who Found Himself | Dr. James Stanton Jr. | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | We Who Are About to Die | John Thompson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | M'Liss | Stephen Thorne | Flop | Similar → |
| 1935 | Break of Hearts | Johnny Lawrence | Flop | Similar → |
| 1935 | Les Misérables | Marius | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Laddie | Laddie | Flop | Similar → |
| 1934 | The Little Minister | Révérend Gavin Dishart | Average | Similar → |
| 1934 | Hat, Coat and Glove | Jerry Hutchins | Average | Similar → |
| 1933 | Another Language | Jerry Hallam | Average | Similar → |
John Beal - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of John Beal?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring John Beal is "That Night!" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has John Beal acted in?
John Beal has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by John Beal?
Other notable films include "Twelve Angry Men", "Les Misérables", and "The Man Who Found Himself".




