Lew Kelly
ActingCareer Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Lew Kelly reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Comedy
The majority of Lew Kelly's filmography leans towards the Comedy 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 58% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Lew Kelly remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Uppercutlets, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Lew Kelly Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Lew Kelly's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Lew Kelly.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1944 | Main Street Today | Electrician Art Hoover at Town Meeting (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1943 | Footlight Glamour | Carpool rider | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | Action in the North Atlantic | Tony Gonzales (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | Spook Louder | Prof. J. O. Dunkfeather | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | The Magnificent Ambersons | Citizen (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | The Falcon Takes Over | Coroner (Uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | Shut My Big Mouth | Settler | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | The Gay Falcon | Elmer, Jailer (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | Honky Tonk | Miner (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | The Little Foxes | Train Companion (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | The Great Train Robbery | Dad Halliday | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | The Westerner | Ticket Man (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | 20 Mule Team | 1st Man | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | Saga of Death Valley | Meredith | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | The Spellbinder | Turnkey (Uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | Fixer Dugan | Sheriff #1 | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn | First Riverboat Pilot (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Tough Kid | Regan - Policeman | Average | Similar → |
| 1938 | Flirting with Fate | Herbie | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Born to Be Wild | Reilly, Diner Counterman | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | All Over Town | Martin | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | Border Cafe | Police Sergeant (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | Shall We Dance | Policeman at Jail (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | They Gave Him a Gun | Turnkey (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | The Man Who Found Himself | Los Angeles Judge | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Rainbow on the River | Cabman (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Devil's Squadron | Night Watchman | Average | Similar → |
| 1936 | Murder at Glen Athol | Police Sgt. Olsen | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Uppercutlets | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | In Person | Mountain Man (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1935 | Tailspin Tommy in The Great Air Mystery | Victor Martin | Average | Similar → |
| 1935 | Two-Fisted | Attendant | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Diamond Jim | Bartender | Average | Similar → |
| 1935 | Man on the Flying Trapeze | Adolph Berg | Average | Similar → |
| 1935 | Society Fever | Hanly | Average | Similar → |
| 1935 | The Nitwits | J. Gabriel Hazel | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Vagabond Lady | Tony’s Old Crony (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Mississippi | Man at Bar (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | King for a Night | Milk Wagon Driver | Average | Similar → |
| 1933 | I'm No Angel | Joe - Animal Keeper (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1933 | Lady for a Day | Reception Guest Harry the Horse (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | Hard to Handle | Hash-Slinger (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | If I Had a Million | Prison Barber (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | I Am a Fugitive from a Chain Gang | Diner Cook (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | Virtue | Magistrate | Average | Similar → |
| 1932 | Vanity Street | Justice of the Peace (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | Million Dollar Legs | Train Conductor (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | Scandal for Sale | Compositor | Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | Anybody's Goat | Pappy | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1930 | Love Among the Millionaires | Railroad Man at Lunch Counter (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
Lew Kelly - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Lew Kelly?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Lew Kelly is "Uppercutlets" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Lew Kelly acted in?
Lew Kelly has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Lew Kelly?
Other notable films include "Anybody's Goat", "Shut My Big Mouth", and "Rainbow on the River".