Johnny Mathis - Actor Profile

Johnny Mathis

Acting
Freshness: Jan 24, 2026
22Total Films
8.0 Highest Rated
Born: Sep 30, 1935
Birth Place: Gilmer, Texas, USA

About Johnny Mathis

Johnny Mathis is an American singer of popular music, with several dozen of his albums achieving gold or platinum status and 73 making the Billboard charts. Guinness world records and music charts historian Paul Gambaccini confirms Mathis record sales have surpassed well over 360 million worldwide. This makes Johnny Mathis the 3rd biggest selling artist of the 20th century after Elvis Presley and Frank Sinatra (as for 2018). Although he is frequently described as a romantic singer, his discography includes traditional pop, Brazilian, Spanish, soul, rhythm and blues, soft rock, show tunes, blues, country, and even a few disco songs for his album Mathis Magic in 1979. Mathis has also recorded six albums of Christmas music. In 2014, Mathis was inducted into the Great American Songbook Hall Of Fame. In 2017, Mathis' alma mater San Francisco State University awarded him an honorary Doctor of Fine Arts degree. Mathis attended San Francisco State for three semesters before withdrawing in 1956 to pursue his music career.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Johnny Mathis reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 22 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Music

The majority of Johnny Mathis's filmography leans towards the Music genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 32% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Johnny Mathis remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in '51 Dons, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Johnny Mathis Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Johnny Mathis's career based on audience ratings.

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Johnny Mathis.

Johnny Mathis - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Johnny Mathis?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Johnny Mathis is "'51 Dons" with a rating of 8.0/10.

How many movies has Johnny Mathis acted in?

Johnny Mathis has been featured in at least 22 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Johnny Mathis?

Other notable films include "My Music: A Classic Christmas", "Killing Me Softly: The Roberta Flack Story", and "Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool".