John Marley
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John Marley (October 17, 1907 – May 22, 1984) was an American actor who was known for his role as Phil Cavalleri in Love Story and as Jack Woltz— the defiant movie mogul who awakens to find the severed head of his prized horse in his bed—in The Godfather (1972). He starred in John Cassavetes' breakthrough feature Faces (1968) and appeared in The Glitter Dome (1984). Description above from the Wikipedia article John Marley, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
John Marley Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of John Marley 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 Marley's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 34% of John Marley'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 Family Rico, which stands out as a key performance.
Best John Marley Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from John Marley's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie John Marley has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | The Godfather: The Complete Epic 1901–1959 | Jack Woltz | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | On the Edge | Elmo | Flop | Similar → |
| 1984 | The Glitter Dome | Capt. Woofer | Flop | Similar → |
| 1982 | Falcon's Gold | Christopher Falcon | Average | Similar → |
| 1982 | Mother Lode | Elijha | Average | Similar → |
| 1981 | The Amateur | Molton | Flop | Similar → |
| 1981 | Threshold | Edgar Fine | Flop | Similar → |
| 1981 | Word of Honor | Gordon Agee | Average | Similar → |
| 1980 | Tribute | Lou Daniels | Flop | Similar → |
| 1980 | This Year's Blonde | Joe Schenck | Average | Similar → |
| 1978 | Hooper | Max Berns | Average | Similar → |
| 1978 | It Lives Again | Mr. Mallory | Average | Similar → |
| 1977 | The Private Files of J. Edgar Hoover | Dave Hindley | Flop | Similar → |
| 1977 | Telethon | Arnold Shagan | Flop | Similar → |
| 1977 | The Greatest | Dr. Ferdie Pacheco | Average | Similar → |
| 1977 | The Car | Everett | Average | Similar → |
| 1976 | Kid Vengeance | Jesus | Flop | Similar → |
| 1976 | W.C. Fields and Me | Harry Bannerman, Studio Head | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1975 | Framed | Sal Viccarrone | Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | Dead of Night | Charles Brooks | Average | Similar → |
| 1973 | Blade | Tommy Blade | Flop | Similar → |
| 1973 | The Alpha Caper | Lee Saunders | Average | Similar → |
| 1973 | Jory | Roy Starr | Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | The Family Rico | Sid Kubik | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | The Dead Are Alive | Nikos Samarakis | Average | Similar → |
| 1972 | The Godfather | Jack Woltz | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | In Broad Daylight | Lt. Bergman | Flop | Similar → |
| 1971 | The Sheriff | Kinsella | Flop | Similar → |
| 1970 | Love Story | Phil Cavilleri | Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | A Man Called Sledge | Old Man | Average | Similar → |
| 1969 | Istanbul Express | Kapel | Flop | Similar → |
| 1968 | Faces | Richard Forst | Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | In Enemy Country | Rausch | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | The Lollipop Cover | George | Average | Similar → |
| 1965 | Cat Ballou | Frankie Ballou | Average | Similar → |
| 1963 | America America | Garabet | Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | The Wheeler Dealers | Achilles Dimitros | Average | Similar → |
| 1963 | A Child Is Waiting | Holland | Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | Pay or Die! | D. Caputo, Ragman | Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | I Want to Live! | Father Devers | Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | Time Table | Bobik | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | The Square Jungle | Tommy Dillon | Average | Similar → |
| 1953 | The Joe Louis Story | Mannie Seamon | Average | Similar → |
| 1952 | My Six Convicts | Knotty Johnson | Average | Similar → |
| 1951 | The Mob | Tony | Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | Guilty Bystander | Bartender (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1950 | Ma and Pa Kettle Go to Town | Second Cab Driver (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | The Naked City | Managing Editor (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | Kiss of Death | Convict (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Native Land | Thug With Crowbar | Average | Similar → |
John Marley - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of John Marley?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring John Marley is "The Family Rico" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has John Marley acted in?
John Marley has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by John Marley?
Other notable films include "The Godfather: The Complete Epic 1901–1959", "The Godfather", and "W.C. Fields and Me".