Keenan Wynn
ActingAbout Keenan Wynn
Francis Xavier Aloysius James Jeremiah Keenan Wynn (July 27, 1916 – October 14, 1986) was an American character actor. His expressive face was his stock-in-trade; and though he rarely carried the lead role, he had prominent billing in most of his film and television roles.
Keenan Wynn Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Keenan Wynn reflects exceptional commercial consistency. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Keenan Wynn's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 90% of Keenan Wynn'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 Quest, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Keenan Wynn Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Keenan Wynn's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Keenan Wynn has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Gene Kelly: Anatomy of a Dancer | Self (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | Tales from the Darkside | Duncan Williams | Average | Similar → |
| 1985 | The Goonies | Chester Copperpot (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1984 | Call to Glory | Carl Sarnac | Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | The Last Unicorn | Captain Cully / Harpy (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | A Piano for Mrs. Cimino | Barney Fellman | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | Joe Dancer II: The Monkey Mission | Stump Harris | Hit | Similar → |
| 1976 | That's Entertainment, Part II | (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1976 | The Quest | H.H. Small | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1975 | Nashville | Mr. Green | Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | Hijack! | Donny McDonald | Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | Snowball Express | Martin Ridgeway | Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | The Mechanic | Harry McKenna | Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | Terror in the Sky | Milton | Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town | Winter Warlock (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | House on Greenapple Road | Sgt. Charles Wilentz | Hit | Similar → |
| 1969 | Mackenna's Gold | Sanchez | Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | Once Upon a Time in the West | Sheriff | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | Point Blank | Yost | Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | The War Wagon | Wes Fletcher | Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | The Rock | Self (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | The Great Race | Hezekiah | Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | The Americanization of Emily | Old Sailor | Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb | Colonel Bat Guano | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | Man in the Middle | Lieut. Winston | Average | Similar → |
| 1961 | Black City | Di Gennaro | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | The Absent-Minded Professor | Alonzo P. Hawk | Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | The Scarface Mob | Joe Fuselli | Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | The Perfect Furlough | Harvey Franklin | Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | A Time to Love and a Time to Die | Reuter | Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | Touch of Evil | Bartender (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | Requiem for a Heavyweight | Maish Rennick | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | The Man in the Gray Flannel Suit | Sgt. Caesar Gardella | Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | The Long, Long Trailer | Policeman | Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | Kiss Me Kate | Lippy | Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | Angels in the Outfield | Fred Bayles | Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | Kind Lady | Mr. Edwards | Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | Royal Wedding | Irving Klinger / Edgar Klinger | Average | Similar → |
| 1950 | Love That Brute | Bugsy Welch | Average | Similar → |
| 1950 | Annie Get Your Gun | Charlie Davenport | Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | The Three Musketeers | Planchet | Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | B.F.'s Daughter | Martin Delwyn 'Marty' Ainsley | Average | Similar → |
| 1947 | Song of the Thin Man | Clarence 'Clinker' Krause | Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | The Hucksters | Buddy Hare | Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | The Cockeyed Miracle | Ben Griggs | Hit | Similar → |
| 1945 | The Clock | The Drunk | Hit | Similar → |
| 1945 | Without Love | Quentin Ladd | Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | Since You Went Away | Lieutenant Solomon | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | Lost Angel | Packy Roost | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | For Me and My Gal | Eddie Milton (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
Keenan Wynn - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Keenan Wynn?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Keenan Wynn is "The Quest" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Keenan Wynn acted in?
Keenan Wynn has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Keenan Wynn?
Other notable films include "Once Upon a Time in the West", "Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb", and "Requiem for a Heavyweight".