Joseph Sargent - Actor Profile

Joseph Sargent

Directing
Updated: Apr 11, 2026
5Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Jul 22, 1925
Birth Place: Jersey City, New Jersey, USA

About Joseph Sargent

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Joseph Sargent (July 22, 1925 – December 22, 2014) was an American film director. He directed many television movies, but his best known feature film works are probably White Lightning, MacArthur, Nightmares, and Jaws: The Revenge, with his most popular film being The Taking of Pelham One Two Three. He has won four Emmy Awards. He is the father of anime dubbing voice actress Lia Sargent. Description above from the Wikipedia article Joseph Sargent, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Known For: Directing

Joseph Sargent Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Joseph Sargent reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 5 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 40% of Joseph Sargent'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 Kathy O', which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Joseph Sargent Movies Ranked

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

★10.0
Kathy O' (1958) movie poster
★10.0

Kathy O': A movie publicist is assigned to keep the public from learning that a beloved child star is an egotistical little brat.

Kathy O'

1958•Comedy
★7.3
From Here to Eternity (1953) movie poster
★7.3

From Here to Eternity: In 1941 Hawaii, a private is cruelly punished for not boxing on his unit's team, while his captain's wife and second in

From Here to Eternity

1953•War
★6.0
The Making of Jaws The Revenge (1987) movie poster
★6.0

The Making of Jaws The Revenge: A behind the scenes look on Jaws The Revenge with interviews from the cast and crew.

The Making of Jaws The Revenge

1987•Documentary
★5.5
The Pied Piper of Hamelin (1957) movie poster
★5.5

The Pied Piper of Hamelin: The singing, rhyming citizens of Hamelin hope to win a competition with rival towns for royal recognition. To this end,

The Pied Piper of Hamelin

1957•Music
★4.2
Ivory Hunters (1990) movie poster
★4.2

Ivory Hunters: An author discovers that his missing research assistant's disappearance may be related to illegal trade in ivory tusks.

Ivory Hunters

1990•Adventure

Full Filmography

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

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1990 Ivory Hunters Andy Flop Similar →
1987 The Making of Jaws The Revenge Self Average Similar →
1958 Kathy O' Mike Super Hit Similar →
1957 The Pied Piper of Hamelin - Average Similar →
1953 From Here to Eternity Soldier (uncredited) Hit Similar →

Joseph Sargent - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Joseph Sargent?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Joseph Sargent is "Kathy O'" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Joseph Sargent acted in?

Joseph Sargent has been featured in at least 5 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Joseph Sargent?

Other notable films include "From Here to Eternity", "The Making of Jaws The Revenge", and "The Pied Piper of Hamelin".

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