John Elliott
ActingJohn Elliott Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of John Elliott 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 Elliott's work falls within the Western genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 44% of John Elliott'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 The Man from Arizona, which stands out as a key performance.
Best John Elliott Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from John Elliott's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie John Elliott has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | Perils of the Wilderness | Homer Lynch | Average | Similar → |
| 1947 | The Lady from Shanghai | Court Clerk (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | The Woman on the Beach | Old Workman (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1946 | The Dark Corner | Laundry Proprietor (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | Deadline at Dawn | Sleepy Man (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1945 | Allotment Wives | Police Doctor | Average | Similar → |
| 1945 | The Monster and the Ape | Prof. Marsden | Average | Similar → |
| 1945 | The Great Flamarion | Theatrical Agent (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1944 | Dead Man's Eyes | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | Mr. Winkle Goes to War | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | Oklahoma Raiders | Judge Clem Masters | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | Calling Dr. Death | Priest | Average | Similar → |
| 1943 | Corvette K-225 | Merchant Captain | Average | Similar → |
| 1943 | First Comes Courage | Norwegian patient | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | Death Rides the Plains | James Marshall | Average | Similar → |
| 1943 | Raiders of San Joaquin | R.R. Vice President Morgan | Average | Similar → |
| 1943 | Sagebrush Law | Cole Winters | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | Pirates of the Prairie | John Spencer | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | The Magnificent Ambersons | Guest (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | The Spoilers | Engineer Kelly (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | Perils of the Royal Mounted | Factor J. L. Blake | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Rock River Renegades | Dick Ross | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | Saddle Mountain Roundup | 'Magpie' Harper | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | Golden Hoofs | Race Announcer | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | The Great Profile | Pop - Stage Doorman | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | The Tulsa Kid | Judge Perkins | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | Death Rides the Range | Hiram Crabtree | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | Charlie Chan at Treasure Island | Doctor - Backstage | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | The Story of Alexander Graham Bell | Banker at Demo | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | Mystery Plane | Army Colonel | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Jesse James | Judge Mathews | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Songs and Bullets | Man in gun fight (archive footage) | Average | Similar → |
| 1936 | The Rogues' Tavern | Mr. Jamison | Average | Similar → |
| 1936 | Avenging Waters | Charles Mortimer | Average | Similar → |
| 1936 | Roarin' Guns | Bob Morgan | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Frisco Kid | Doctor Attending Ford (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Fighting Pioneers | Major Dent | Average | Similar → |
| 1935 | Vagabond Lady | Poolside Master of Ceremonies (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | Gentlemen Are Born | Bill - Night Editor | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | Carolina | Gen. Robert E. Lee | Average | Similar → |
| 1933 | Sons of the Desert | Exalted Ruler (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | Mr. Skitch | Crenshaw | Average | Similar → |
| 1933 | Baby Face | Bank Director (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | The Match King | Banker (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1932 | The Man from Arizona | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | The Night of June 13 | Real Estate Agent (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | The Secret Menace | John Grant | Average | Similar → |
| 1930 | The Widow from Chicago | Detective T. Finnegan (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1930 | Let's Go Native | Captain (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1926 | Christine of the Big Tops | Dr. Hastings | Super Hit | Similar → |
John Elliott - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of John Elliott?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring John Elliott is "The Man from Arizona" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has John Elliott acted in?
John Elliott has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by John Elliott?
Other notable films include "Christine of the Big Tops", "Oklahoma Raiders", and "Let's Go Native".