John Randolph
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Emanuel Hirsch Cohen (June 1, 1915 – February 24, 2004), better known by the stage name John Randolph, was an American film, television and stage actor.
John Randolph Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of John Randolph 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 Randolph's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 50% of John Randolph'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 Randolph Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from John Randolph's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie John Randolph has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Sunset Strip | Mr. Niederhaus | Flop | Similar → |
| 1998 | You've Got Mail | Schulyer Fox | Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | A Price Above Rubies | Rebbe Moshe | Flop | Similar → |
| 1993 | The American Clock | Older Lee Baumler | Flop | Similar → |
| 1991 | Iron Maze | Mayor Peluso | Flop | Similar → |
| 1990 | Sibling Rivalry | Charles Turner, Sr. | Flop | Similar → |
| 1989 | National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation | Clark Griswold Sr. | Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | The Wizard of Loneliness | Doc | Average | Similar → |
| 1988 | Superman's 50th Anniversary: A Celebration of the Man of Steel | Morton Simon, Dry Cleaner | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | As Summers Die | Augustus Tompkins | Average | Similar → |
| 1986 | Joshua and the Battle of Jericho | (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | Vital Signs | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | The Right of the People | Hollander | Flop | Similar → |
| 1985 | Prizzi's Honor | Angelo 'Pop' Partanna | Average | Similar → |
| 1985 | The Execution | Judge | Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | A Rose for Emily | Mr. Grierson | Average | Similar → |
| 1983 | Kentucky Woman | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1982 | Frances | Kindly Judge | Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | Killing at Hell's Gate | Attorney General | Average | Similar → |
| 1979 | Nero Wolfe | Lon Cohen | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1978 | Heaven Can Wait | Former Owner | Hit | Similar → |
| 1978 | Nowhere to Run | Marian's Father | Hit | Similar → |
| 1977 | The Gathering | Dr. Hodges | Flop | Similar → |
| 1977 | Tail Gunner Joe | Gen. Lampkin | Average | Similar → |
| 1976 | Everybody Rides the Carousel | Stage 7 (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 1976 | King Kong | Captain Ross | Average | Similar → |
| 1976 | All the President's Men | John Mitchell (voice) (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1976 | Collision Course: Truman vs. MacArthur | Charlie Ross | Flop | Similar → |
| 1975 | The New Original Wonder Woman | Phil Blankenship | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1975 | Adventures of the Queen | John Howe | Flop | Similar → |
| 1974 | Earthquake | Los Angeles Mayor | Average | Similar → |
| 1973 | Serpico | Sidney Green | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | Pueblo | Lt. Gen. S.J. McKee | Average | Similar → |
| 1972 | The Family Rico | Mike Lamont | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | Conquest of the Planet of the Apes | Commission Chairman | Average | Similar → |
| 1971 | A Death of Innocence | Charles Camaron | Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | Escape from the Planet of the Apes | Committee Chairman | Average | Similar → |
| 1971 | A Step Out of Line | Detective Riddle | Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | Little Murders | Mr. Chamberlain | Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | There Was a Crooked Man... | Cyrus McNutt | Hit | Similar → |
| 1969 | Number One | Coach James Southerd | Flop | Similar → |
| 1969 | Smith! | Mr. Edwards | Average | Similar → |
| 1968 | Pretty Poison | Morton Azenauer | Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | Of Mice and Men | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | The Borgia Stick | Smith | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | Sweet Love, Bitter | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1966 | Seconds | Arthur Hamilton | Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | Inherit the Wind | Rev. Brown | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | Fourteen Hours | Fireman (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | The Naked City | Ed Garzah (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
John Randolph - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of John Randolph?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring John Randolph is "The Family Rico" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has John Randolph acted in?
John Randolph has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by John Randolph?
Other notable films include "The New Original Wonder Woman", "Vital Signs", and "Of Mice and Men".