Macdonald Carey
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Edward Macdonald Carey (March 15, 1913 – March 21, 1994) was an American actor, best known for his role as the patriarch Dr. Tom Horton on NBC's soap opera Days of our Lives. For almost three decades, he was the show's central cast member.
Macdonald Carey Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Macdonald Carey reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Macdonald Carey's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 14% of Macdonald Carey'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 Becoming Marilyn, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Macdonald Carey Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Macdonald Carey's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Macdonald Carey has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Becoming Marilyn | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | 3-D Rarities | (archive footage) | Average | Similar → |
| 1992 | A Message from Holly | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1987 | It's Alive III: Island of the Alive | Judge Watson | Flop | Similar → |
| 1984 | Access Code | Senator Williams | Flop | Similar → |
| 1980 | The Girl, the Gold Watch & Everything | Walton Grumby | Flop | Similar → |
| 1980 | American Gigolo | Hollywood Actor | Average | Similar → |
| 1979 | Stranger in Our House | Professor Jarvis | Flop | Similar → |
| 1977 | End of the World | John Davis | Flop | Similar → |
| 1977 | Foes | McCarey | Flop | Similar → |
| 1975 | Who Is the Black Dahlia? | Capt. Jack Donahoe | Average | Similar → |
| 1973 | Ordeal | Eliot Frost | Flop | Similar → |
| 1972 | Gidget Gets Married | Russ Lawrence | Average | Similar → |
| 1963 | Tammy and the Doctor | Dr. Wayne Bentley | Flop | Similar → |
| 1962 | The Damned | Simon Wells | Average | Similar → |
| 1962 | The Devil's Agent | Mr. Smith | Average | Similar → |
| 1959 | Blue Denim | Maj. Malcolm Bartley, Ret. | Flop | Similar → |
| 1959 | John Paul Jones | Patrick Henry | Average | Similar → |
| 1959 | The Redeemer | Jesus Christ (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 1958 | Man or Gun | 'Maybe' Smith / Scott Yancey | Flop | Similar → |
| 1956 | Odongo | Steve Stratton | Flop | Similar → |
| 1956 | Stranger at My Door | Hollis Jarret | Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | The Miracle on 34th Street | Fred Gaily | Flop | Similar → |
| 1954 | Malaga | Van Logan | Flop | Similar → |
| 1954 | It's Everybody's Business | Narrator (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 1953 | Hannah Lee: An American Primitive | Bus Crow | Flop | Similar → |
| 1953 | Count the Hours! | Doug Madison | Flop | Similar → |
| 1952 | My Wife's Best Friend | George Mason | Flop | Similar → |
| 1951 | Cave of Outlaws | Pete Carver | Flop | Similar → |
| 1951 | Let's Make It Legal | Hugh Halsworth | Average | Similar → |
| 1951 | Meet Me After the Show | Jeff Ames | Flop | Similar → |
| 1951 | Excuse My Dust | Cyrus Random, Jr. | Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | The Great Missouri Raid | Jesse James | Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | Mystery Submarine | Brett Young | Flop | Similar → |
| 1950 | Copper Canyon | Deputy Lane Travis | Average | Similar → |
| 1950 | South Sea Sinner | Jake 'Smitty' Davis | Flop | Similar → |
| 1950 | The Lawless | Larry Wilder | Average | Similar → |
| 1950 | Comanche Territory | James Bowie | Flop | Similar → |
| 1949 | The Great Gatsby | Nicholas 'Nick' Carraway | Flop | Similar → |
| 1949 | Streets of Laredo | Lorn Reming | Average | Similar → |
| 1949 | Bride of Vengeance | Cesare Borgia | Flop | Similar → |
| 1948 | Dream Girl | Clark Redfield | Flop | Similar → |
| 1948 | Hazard | J.D. Storm | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | Variety Girl | Macdonald Carey | Average | Similar → |
| 1947 | Suddenly It's Spring | Jack Lindsay | Flop | Similar → |
| 1943 | Shadow of a Doubt | Jack Graham | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Wake Island | Lt. Bruce Cameron | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | Dr. Broadway | Dr. Timothy Kane, a.k.a. "Dr. Broadway" | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | Take a Letter, Darling | Jonathan Caldwell | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Star Spangled Rhythm | Louie | Average | Similar → |
Macdonald Carey - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Macdonald Carey?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Macdonald Carey is "Becoming Marilyn" with a rating of 7.6/10.
How many movies has Macdonald Carey acted in?
Macdonald Carey has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Macdonald Carey?
Other notable films include "Shadow of a Doubt", "Hazard", and "Excuse My Dust".