Joseph Pevney - Actor Profile

Joseph Pevney

Directing
Updated: Apr 11, 2026
6Total Films
7.2 Highest Rated
Born: Sep 15, 1911
Birth Place: New York City, New York, United States

About Joseph Pevney

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Joseph Pevney (September 15, 1911 – May 18, 2008) was an American film and television director. Description above from the Wikipedia article Joseph Pevney, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Known For: Directing

Joseph Pevney Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Joseph Pevney reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 6 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Joseph Pevney's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 33% of Joseph Pevney'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 Thieves' Highway, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Joseph Pevney Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Joseph Pevney's career based on audience ratings.

★7.2
Thieves' Highway (1949) movie poster
★7.2

Thieves' Highway: Nick Garcos comes back from his tour of duty in World War II planning to settle down with his girlfriend, Polly Faber. H

Thieves' Highway

1949•Drama
★6.7
Body and Soul (1947) movie poster
★6.7

Body and Soul: Charley Davis, against the wishes of his mother, becomes a boxer. As he becomes more successful the fighter becomes surr

Body and Soul

1947•Drama
★6.3
The Street with No Name (1948) movie poster
★6.3

The Street with No Name: After two gang-related killings in "Center City," a suspect (who was framed) is arrested, released on bail...and murdere

The Street with No Name

1948•Crime
★6.2
Shakedown (1950) movie poster
★6.2

Shakedown: Jack Early is a photographer who will stop at nothing to climb his way to the very top of the success ladder. On the str

Shakedown

1950•Crime
★5.9
Nocturne (1946) movie poster
★5.9

Nocturne: In 1940s Los Angeles, when womanizing composer Keith Vincent is found dead, the inquest concludes it was a suicide but p

Nocturne

1946•Crime

Full Filmography

Every movie Joseph Pevney has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1950 Shakedown Keller - Reporter (uncredited) Average Similar →
1950 Outside the Wall Gus Wormser Average Similar →
1949 Thieves' Highway Pete Hit Similar →
1948 The Street with No Name Matty Average Similar →
1947 Body and Soul Shorty Polaski Hit Similar →
1946 Nocturne Ned "Fingers" Ford Average Similar →

Joseph Pevney - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Joseph Pevney?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Joseph Pevney is "Thieves' Highway" with a rating of 7.2/10.

How many movies has Joseph Pevney acted in?

Joseph Pevney has been featured in at least 6 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Joseph Pevney?

Other notable films include "Body and Soul", "The Street with No Name", and "Shakedown".

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