Frankie Van

Acting

Freshness: Jan 23, 2026

19Total Films

7.8 Highest Rated

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Frankie Van reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 19 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Frankie Van's filmography leans towards the Drama 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 37% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Frankie Van remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Rocky, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Frankie Van Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Frankie Van's career based on audience ratings.

★7.8

★7.8

Rocky: Rocky Balboa is a Philadelphia club fighter who seems to be going nowhere. But when a stroke of fate puts him in the rin

Rocky

1976•Drama

★7.5

★7.5

Birdman of Alcatraz: After killing a prison guard, convict Robert Stroud faces life imprisonment in solitary confinement. Driven nearly mad b

Birdman of Alcatraz

1962•Drama

★7.2

★7.2

Blazing Saddles: A town—where everyone seems to be named Johnson—stands in the way of the railroad. In order to grab their land, robber b

Blazing Saddles

1974•Western

★7.2

There's One Born Every Minute (1942) movie poster

★7.2

There's One Born Every Minute: A nine-year-old Elizabeth Taylor made her film debut in this lively comedy. She plays the spoiled-brat daughter of a pud

There's One Born Every Minute

1942•Comedy

★6.7

★6.7

Buck Privates: Petty con artists Slicker Smith and Herbie Brown mistakenly join the Army evading the cops. The cop chasing them winds u

Buck Privates

1941•Comedy

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Frankie Van.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1976	Rocky	Club Fight Referee	Super Hit	Similar →
1974	Blazing Saddles	Fighter (uncredited)	Hit	Similar →
1962	Birdman of Alcatraz	Inmate (uncredited)	Super Hit	Similar →
1959	Curse of the Undead	Henchman	Flop	Similar →
1955	The Square Jungle	-	Average	Similar →
1952	Flesh and Fury	Referee for Logan Fight (uncredited)	Average	Similar →
1951	Iron Man	Referee (uncredited)	Average	Similar →
1951	Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet the Invisible Man	Referee (uncredited)	Average	Similar →
1950	Backfire	Second (uncredited)	Average	Similar →
1949	Ringside	Referee	Flop	Similar →
1949	Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet the Killer, Boris Karloff	Bozzo (uncredited)	Hit	Similar →
1949	Duke of Chicago	Referee	Flop	Similar →
1942	There's One Born Every Minute	Busboy in Brawl	Hit	Similar →
1941	In the Navy	Sailor (uncredited)	Average	Similar →
1941	Buck Privates	Second at Boxing Match (uncredited)	Hit	Similar →
1940	The Bank Dick	Director's Assistant (uncredited)	Hit	Similar →
1939	Kid Nightingale	Frankie	Average	Similar →
1939	Ex-Champ	Referee	Average	Similar →
1936	Craig's Wife	Cab Driver (Uncredited)	Average	Similar →

Frankie Van - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Frankie Van?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Frankie Van is "Rocky" with a rating of 7.8/10.

How many movies has Frankie Van acted in?

Frankie Van has been featured in at least 19 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Frankie Van?

Other notable films include "Birdman of Alcatraz", "Blazing Saddles", and "There's One Born Every Minute".