John 'Bubbles' Sublett - Actor Profile

John 'Bubbles' Sublett

Acting
Freshness: Jan 23, 2026
15Total Films
6.8 Highest Rated
Born: Feb 19, 1902
Birth Place: Louisville, Kentucky, USA

About John 'Bubbles' Sublett

John William Sublett was born on February 19, 1902 in Louisville, Kentucky, USA. He was an actor, known for Cabin in the Sky (1943), Variety (1936) and Varsity Show (1937). He died on May 18, 1986 in Los Angeles, California, USA.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of John 'Bubbles' Sublett reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 15 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Music

The majority of John 'Bubbles' Sublett's filmography leans towards the Music 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 13% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), John 'Bubbles' Sublett remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Belle of 14th Street, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best John 'Bubbles' Sublett Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from John 'Bubbles' Sublett's career based on audience ratings.

★6.8
The Belle of 14th Street (1967) movie poster
★6.8

The Belle of 14th Street: Her first television special to feature guest-stars, The Belle of 14th Street celebrates, in ways both comedic and heart

The Belle of 14th Street

1967•Music
★6.5
Cabin in the Sky (1943) movie poster
★6.5

Cabin in the Sky: When compulsive gambler Little Joe Jackson dies in a drunken fight, he awakens in purgatory, where he learns that he wil

Cabin in the Sky

1943•Music
★6.3
Varsity Show (1937) movie poster
★6.3

Varsity Show: Winfield College students rebel against a stodgy professor who won't permit "swing" music be played in their varsity sho

Varsity Show

1937•Music
★6.3
A Song Is Born (1948) movie poster
★6.3

A Song Is Born: The story of seven scholars in search of an expert to teach them about swing music. They seem to have found the perfect

A Song Is Born

1948•Comedy
★5.2
On With the Show! (1929) movie poster
★5.2

On With the Show!: With unpaid actors and staff, the stage show Phantom Sweetheart seems doomed. To complicate matters, the box office taki

On With the Show!

1929•Romance

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of John 'Bubbles' Sublett.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1967 The Belle of 14th Street The 14th Street Player Hit Similar →
1955 Love, Dance, and 1000 Songs John Flop Similar →
1948 A Song Is Born Bubbles Average Similar →
1946 Buck and Bubbles Laff Jamboree - Flop Similar →
1946 Mantan Messes Up Bubbles Flop Similar →
1944 Atlantic City Bubbles Flop Similar →
1943 I Dood It Bubbles Flop Similar →
1943 Cabin in the Sky Domino Johnson Hit Similar →
1937 Varsity Show Bubbles Average Similar →
1935 Harlem Bound - Flop Similar →
1930 Honest Crooks - Flop Similar →
1930 Darktown Follies - Flop Similar →
1930 High Toned Bubbles Flop Similar →
1929 Black Narcissus - Flop Similar →
1929 On With the Show! Dancer (uncredited) Flop Similar →

John 'Bubbles' Sublett - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of John 'Bubbles' Sublett?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring John 'Bubbles' Sublett is "The Belle of 14th Street" with a rating of 6.8/10.

How many movies has John 'Bubbles' Sublett acted in?

John 'Bubbles' Sublett has been featured in at least 15 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by John 'Bubbles' Sublett?

Other notable films include "Cabin in the Sky", "Varsity Show", and "A Song Is Born".