Ken Mayer - Actor Profile

Ken Mayer

Acting
Updated: Apr 14, 2026
17Total Films
7.5 Highest Rated
Born: Jun 25, 1918
Birth Place: San Francisco, California, USA

Ken Mayer Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Ken Mayer reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 17 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 29% of Ken Mayer'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 Bonnie and Clyde, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Ken Mayer Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Ken Mayer's career based on audience ratings.

★7.5
Bonnie and Clyde (1967) movie poster
★7.5

Bonnie and Clyde: In the 1930s, bored European-American waitress Bonnie Parker falls in love with a European-American ex-con named Clyde B

Bonnie and Clyde

1967•Crime
★7.4
Little Big Man (1970) movie poster
★7.4

Little Big Man: Jack Crabb, looking back from extreme old age, tells of his life being raised by Indians and fighting with General Custe

Little Big Man

1970•Western
★6.7
Spencer's Mountain (1963) movie poster
★6.7

Spencer's Mountain: Clay Spencer and his wife, Olivia, live in a small town deep in the mountains. When Clay isn't busy drinking with his bu

Spencer's Mountain

1963•Drama
★6.5
Tight Spot (1955) movie poster
★6.5

Tight Spot: A former model, serving time in prison, becomes a key witness in a trial against a notorious gangster. She is put under

Tight Spot

1955•Drama
★6.5
Jack the Giant Killer (1962) movie poster
★6.5

Jack the Giant Killer: The terrible and trecherous Pendragon plans to gain the throne of Cornwall by getting the king to abdicate and to marry

Jack the Giant Killer

1962•Adventure

Full Filmography

Every movie Ken Mayer has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1970 Little Big Man Sergeant Hit Similar →
1967 Dick Tracy - The Plot To Kill NATO Chief Patton Flop Similar →
1967 Bonnie and Clyde Sheriff Smoot (uncredited) Super Hit Similar →
1967 The Last Challenge Tom Garrison (uncredited) Average Similar →
1964 The New Interns Detective Harper Flop Similar →
1964 The Solid Gold Girl Sheriff Blane Flop Similar →
1963 Spencer's Mountain Mr. John Hit Similar →
1962 Black Gold Felker Flop Similar →
1962 Jack the Giant Killer Boatswain Hit Similar →
1961 The Clown and the Kid Trooper Flop Similar →
1961 You Have to Run Fast Injun Joe Average Similar →
1961 Gun Fight Joe Emery Flop Similar →
1961 Frontier Uprising Beaver McBride Flop Similar →
1959 The FBI Story Casket Salesman (as Kenneth Mayer) Average Similar →
1959 The Miracle of the Hills Milo Estes Flop Similar →
1958 Ambush at Cimarron Pass Cpl. Schwitzer Flop Similar →
1955 Tight Spot Policeman (uncredited) Hit Similar →

Ken Mayer - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Ken Mayer?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Ken Mayer is "Bonnie and Clyde" with a rating of 7.5/10.

How many movies has Ken Mayer acted in?

Ken Mayer has been featured in at least 17 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Ken Mayer?

Other notable films include "Little Big Man", "Spencer's Mountain", and "Tight Spot".

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