Mark Allen - Actor Profile

Mark Allen

Acting
Freshness: Jan 30, 2026
10Total Films
7.1 Highest Rated
Born: Apr 16, 1920

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Mark Allen reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 10 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Western

The majority of Mark Allen's filmography leans towards the Western 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 40% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Mark Allen remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in A Big Hand for the Little Lady, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Mark Allen Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Mark Allen's career based on audience ratings.

★7.1
A Big Hand for the Little Lady (1966) movie poster
★7.1

A Big Hand for the Little Lady: A naive traveler in Laredo gets involved in a poker game between the richest men in the area, jeopardizing all the money

A Big Hand for the Little Lady

1966•Western
★7.0
How the West Was Won (1962) movie poster
★7.0

How the West Was Won: The epic tale of the development of the American West from the 1830s through the Civil War to the end of the century, as

How the West Was Won

1962•Western
★6.6
Farewell, My Lovely (1975) movie poster
★6.6

Farewell, My Lovely: Private eye Philip Marlowe is hired by ex-con Moose Malloy to find his girlfriend, a former lounge dancer. While also in

Farewell, My Lovely

1975•Crime
★6.5
The Movie Murderer (1970) movie poster
★6.5

The Movie Murderer: An experienced arson investigator takes along his young associate as they try to find an arsonist who is burning down mo

The Movie Murderer

1970•Drama
★6.3
Who Was That Lady? (1960) movie poster
★6.3

Who Was That Lady?: In order to get back into the good graces with his wife with whom he has had a misunderstanding, a young chemistry profe

Who Was That Lady?

1960•Comedy

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Mark Allen.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1991 Speaking of the Devil - Average Similar →
1975 Farewell, My Lovely 3rd Detective Hit Similar →
1970 The Movie Murderer Pete Holland Hit Similar →
1967 The Last Challenge Dave Webster (uncredited) Average Similar →
1967 Return of the Gunfighter Poker Player (uncredited) Average Similar →
1966 A Big Hand for the Little Lady Blacksmith (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1962 How the West Was Won Colin Harvey (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1961 The Gambler Wore a Gun Marshal Dex Harwood Flop Similar →
1960 Who Was That Lady? Joe Bendix (uncredited) Average Similar →
1954 At This Moment Mike Telfor Average Similar →

Mark Allen - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Mark Allen?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Mark Allen is "A Big Hand for the Little Lady" with a rating of 7.1/10.

How many movies has Mark Allen acted in?

Mark Allen has been featured in at least 10 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Mark Allen?

Other notable films include "How the West Was Won", "Farewell, My Lovely", and "The Movie Murderer".