John Hiestand
ActingJohn Hiestand Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of John Hiestand reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 44 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of John Hiestand's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 20% of John Hiestand'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 Incredible Shrinking Man, which stands out as a key performance.
Best John Hiestand Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from John Hiestand's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie John Hiestand has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | It's an Adventure, Charlie Brown | Announcer (voice) (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1965 | Sergeant Deadhead | Newscaster | Flop | Similar → |
| 1965 | The Man from Button Willow | Old Salt / Moatgomerey Blaine (voice) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1963 | The Courtship of Eddie's Father | Annoucer (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1957 | The Incredible Shrinking Man | KIRL TV Newscaster (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | The Voice Beneath the Sea | Narrator | Flop | Similar → |
| 1956 | World Without End | TV Newscaster (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | The Square Jungle | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1953 | The Glass Web | Announcer | Average | Similar → |
| 1953 | A Is for Atom | Narrator (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | The Devil and John Q | Narrator | Flop | Similar → |
| 1950 | Mister 880 | Narrator (voice) (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | You're My Everything | Announcer (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1949 | Meet King Joe | Narrator (voice) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1949 | Why Play Leap Frog? | Narrator (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 1947 | The Hucksters | Radio Announcer (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | True to Life | Narrator (voice) (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | King of the Mounties | Lane | Flop | Similar → |
| 1942 | The Pride of the Yankees | Announcer (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Remember the Day | Radio Announcer | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Rise and Shine | Announcer | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | I Wanted Wings | Radio Announcer | Flop | Similar → |
| 1940 | The Great Profile | Announcer (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | The Man I Married | Announcer | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | The Man Who Wouldn't Talk | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1939 | Second Fiddle | Radio Announcer | Flop | Similar → |
| 1939 | Wyoming Outlaw | Broadcaster | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | Women in the Wind | Cleveland Radio Announcer (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Kentucky | Derby Radio Announcer | Average | Similar → |
| 1938 | Swing, Sister, Swing | Radio Announcer | Flop | Similar → |
| 1938 | Garden of the Moon | Nightclub Announcer (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1938 | Cowboy from Brooklyn | Rodeo Announcer at Rodeo | Flop | Similar → |
| 1938 | Kentucky Moonshine | Radio Announcer | Flop | Similar → |
| 1938 | Over the Wall | Radio Announcer at Governor's Broadcast | Flop | Similar → |
| 1938 | A Slight Case of Murder | Radio Commentator (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1938 | The Daredevil Drivers | KFWB Announcer (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1937 | Love and Hisses | Radio Announcer | Flop | Similar → |
| 1937 | Missing Witnesses | Radio Announcer (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | Big Town Girl | Announcer | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | Navy Blue and Gold | Commentator #1 (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1937 | Mountain Justice | Radio Announcer at Ruth's Trial | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | Black Legion | First Radio Announcer Breaking Story (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Two Against the World | Radio Announcer #1 (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1933 | New York to Berlin in Twenty-Six Hours | Narrator | Flop | Similar → |
John Hiestand - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of John Hiestand?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring John Hiestand is "The Incredible Shrinking Man" with a rating of 7.5/10.
How many movies has John Hiestand acted in?
John Hiestand has been featured in at least 44 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by John Hiestand?
Other notable films include "The Pride of the Yankees", "True to Life", and "A Is for Atom".