John Daheim
ActingAbout John Daheim
Aka, John Day - he was a stunt man, stunt coordinator, and actor, mostly in smaller roles, though he was the lead in the 1946 B-movie, Detour to Danger.
John Daheim Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of John Daheim 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 Daheim's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 46% of John Daheim'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 Strangers on a Train, which stands out as a key performance.
Best John Daheim Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from John Daheim's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie John Daheim has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | The In-Laws | T Man #3 | Hit | Similar → |
| 1976 | Silver Streak | Engineer #2 | Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | Probe | Guard (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1971 | Support Your Local Gunfighter | Brawler (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1969 | Support Your Local Sheriff! | Brawler at Emma's (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | Fitzwilly | Man Who Gets Slapped (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1967 | Gunn | Hood (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1967 | In Like Flint | Zowie Guard in Fabulous Face Gym (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1966 | Penelope | Bank Guard (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1966 | Duel at Diablo | Stableman at Fort Creel (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1966 | The Silencers | Student Guard (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1965 | Von Ryan's Express | American POW | Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | Baby the Rain Must Fall | Tough Patron | Average | Similar → |
| 1964 | Youngblood Hawke | Drunken New Year's Eve Celebrant (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1963 | The Thrill of It All | Mounted Policeman (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | The Ugly American | Late Arrival at Meeting | Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | Spartacus | Capua Guard (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | Westbound | Russ | Average | Similar → |
| 1958 | The Badlanders | Lee | Average | Similar → |
| 1957 | Night Passage | Latigo | Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | The Square Jungle | Al Gorski | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | I Died a Thousand Times | Holden (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | Panther Girl of the Kongo | Cass | Average | Similar → |
| 1954 | 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea | Nautilus Seaman (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | Seven Brides for Seven Brothers | Member of Second Barn Raising Team (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | 99 River Street | Bud | Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | The Man from the Alamo | Cavish | Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | Seminole | Scott (as John Day) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1952 | Macao | Det. Lt. Daniel Lombardy (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1951 | The Racket | Mannick (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1951 | His Kind of Woman | Seaman (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | Strangers on a Train | Detective at Merry-Go-Round (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet the Invisible Man | Rocky Hanlon | Average | Similar → |
| 1950 | Sunset in the West | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | Where the Sidewalk Ends | Scalise Hoodlum (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | Trigger, Jr. | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1950 | Backfire | Bingo - Prizefighter (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1949 | Champion | Johnny Dunne | Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | Raw Deal | (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | The Hucksters | Taxi Driver (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | The Kansan | Saloon Brawler | Flop | Similar → |
| 1943 | This Is the Army | Soldier (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | The Pride of the Yankees | Reporter in Hospital (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Broadway | Andy (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | Two Girls on Broadway | Reporter (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | It's a Date | Sleepy-Eyed Man (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | Broadway Melody of 1940 | Barker (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | The Fighting 69th | Soldier (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | Dancing Co-Ed | Assistant Stage Director (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | Cafe Society | Reporter (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
John Daheim - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of John Daheim?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring John Daheim is "Strangers on a Train" with a rating of 7.7/10.
How many movies has John Daheim acted in?
John Daheim has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by John Daheim?
Other notable films include "Sunset in the West", "Spartacus", and "The Pride of the Yankees".