John McMartin
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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia John Francis McMartin (August 21, 1929 – July 6, 2016) was an American actor of stage, film and television. Description above from the Wikipedia article John McMartin, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
John McMartin Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of John McMartin reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 33 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of John McMartin's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 42% of John McMartin'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 Fear on Trial, which stands out as a key performance.
Best John McMartin Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from John McMartin's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie John McMartin has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Sondheim! The Birthday Concert | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | No Reservations | Mr. Peterson | Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | Broadway's Lost Treasures III: The Best of The Tony Awards | Narrator (segment "Into the Woods") (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | Kinsey | Huntington Hartford | Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | The Dish | U.S. Ambassador Howard | Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | H.U.D. | Beacon | Flop | Similar → |
| 1998 | Three Businessmen | Liverpool Businessman | Average | Similar → |
| 1992 | Citizen Cohn | Older Doctor | Average | Similar → |
| 1991 | Separate But Equal | Governor James F. Byrnes | Average | Similar → |
| 1990 | A Shock to the System | George Brewster | Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | Poison Candy | Uncle David | Flop | Similar → |
| 1989 | Day One | Dr. Arthur Compton | Average | Similar → |
| 1988 | Roots: The Gift | Edmund Parker, Sr. | Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | Who's That Girl | Simon Worthington | Average | Similar → |
| 1986 | Native Son | Mr. Dalton | Flop | Similar → |
| 1986 | Legal Eagles | Forrester | Average | Similar → |
| 1986 | Dream Lover | Martin | Flop | Similar → |
| 1986 | Murrow | Frank Stanton | Flop | Similar → |
| 1983 | The Last Ninja | Mr. Cosmo | Flop | Similar → |
| 1981 | Pennies from Heaven | Mr. Warner | Average | Similar → |
| 1981 | Blow Out | Lawrence Henry | Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | The Greatest Man in the World | Ames Herbert | Flop | Similar → |
| 1980 | Brubaker | Senator Hite | Hit | Similar → |
| 1979 | Butterflies | Ben Parkinson | Flop | Similar → |
| 1978 | The Defection of Simas Kudirka | Phillip Chadway | Average | Similar → |
| 1977 | Thieves | Gordon | Flop | Similar → |
| 1976 | All the President's Men | Foreign Editor | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1975 | Fear on Trial | Tom Murray | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1975 | The Rules of the Game | Leone Gala | Flop | Similar → |
| 1970 | Ritual of Evil | Edward Bolander | Average | Similar → |
| 1969 | Sweet Charity | Oscar | Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | What's So Bad About Feeling Good? | The Mayor | Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | A Thousand Clowns | The Man in the Office | Hit | Similar → |
John McMartin - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of John McMartin?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring John McMartin is "Fear on Trial" with a rating of 9.0/10.
How many movies has John McMartin acted in?
John McMartin has been featured in at least 33 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by John McMartin?
Other notable films include "Sondheim! The Birthday Concert", "All the President's Men", and "Blow Out".