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Leroy 'Satchel' Paige

Acting
Freshness: Feb 05, 2026
6Total Films
9.0 Highest Rated
Born: Jul 7, 1906
Birth Place: Mobile, Alabama, USA

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Leroy 'Satchel' Paige reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 6 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Documentary

The majority of Leroy 'Satchel' Paige's filmography leans towards the Documentary 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 17% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Leroy 'Satchel' Paige remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Only the Ball Was White, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Leroy 'Satchel' Paige Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Leroy 'Satchel' Paige's career based on audience ratings.

★9.0
Only the Ball Was White (1980) movie poster
★9.0

Only the Ball Was White: Throughout the 1900's, before Jackie Robinson broke baseball's color barrier in 1946, black baseball talent blossomed in

Only the Ball Was White

1980•Documentary
★6.1
The Wonderful Country (1959) movie poster
★6.1

The Wonderful Country: Having fled to Mexico from the U.S. many years ago for killing his father's murderer, Martin Brady travels to Texas to b

The Wonderful Country

1959•Western
★5.0
The Kid from Cleveland (1949) movie poster
★5.0

The Kid from Cleveland: Johnny Barrows, a young man heading toward a life of juvenile delinquency as his home life spirals out of control, sneak

The Kid from Cleveland

1949•Drama
★0.0
Pitching Man: Satchel Paige Defying Time (2009) movie poster
★0.0

Pitching Man: Satchel Paige Defying Time: Celebrate the life of baseball’s most enduring legend; Satchel Paige was the single most important player in the old Neg

Pitching Man: Satchel Paige Defying Time

2009•Documentary
★0.0
There Was Always Sun Shining Someplace: Life in the Negro Baseball Leagues (1981) movie poster
★0.0

There Was Always Sun Shining Someplace: Life in the Negro Baseball Leagues: Chronicles the history of Negro Leagues baseball by using rare historical footage and interviews with black baseball gre

There Was Always Sun Shining Someplace: Life in the Negro Baseball Leagues

1981•Documentary

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Leroy 'Satchel' Paige.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2011 Crime of the Big Leagues: Lester Rodney Self Flop Similar →
2009 Pitching Man: Satchel Paige Defying Time Self Flop Similar →
1981 There Was Always Sun Shining Someplace: Life in the Negro Baseball Leagues Leroy 'Satchel' Paige Flop Similar →
1980 Only the Ball Was White Self Super Hit Similar →
1959 The Wonderful Country Sgt. Tobe Sutton Average Similar →
1949 The Kid from Cleveland Self Flop Similar →

Leroy 'Satchel' Paige - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Leroy 'Satchel' Paige?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Leroy 'Satchel' Paige is "Only the Ball Was White" with a rating of 9.0/10.

How many movies has Leroy 'Satchel' Paige acted in?

Leroy 'Satchel' Paige has been featured in at least 6 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Leroy 'Satchel' Paige?

Other notable films include "The Wonderful Country", "The Kid from Cleveland", and "Pitching Man: Satchel Paige Defying Time".