Martin Gabel
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Martin Gabel (June 19, 1912 – May 22, 1986) was an American actor, film director and film producer.
Martin Gabel Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Martin Gabel reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 23 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Martin Gabel's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 30% of Martin Gabel'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 The Front Page, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Martin Gabel Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Martin Gabel's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Martin Gabel has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | The First Deadly Sin | Christopher Langley | Average | Similar → |
| 1977 | Contract on Cherry Street | Bob Waldman | Average | Similar → |
| 1974 | The Front Page | Dr. Max J. Eggelhofer | Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | Smile Jenny, You're Dead | Meade De Ruyter | Average | Similar → |
| 1972 | Harvey | Judge Omar Gaffney | Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | There Was a Crooked Man... | Warden LeGoff | Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | Lady in Cement | Al Mungar | Average | Similar → |
| 1967 | Divorce American Style | Dr. Zenwinn | Average | Similar → |
| 1966 | The Making of the President: 1964 | Narrator (voice) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1966 | Lord Love a Duck | T. Harrison "Harry" Belmont (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1964 | Goodbye Charlie | Morton Craft | Average | Similar → |
| 1964 | Marnie | Sidney Strutt | Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | The Making of the President 1960 | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 1963 | The Power and the Glory | Chief of Police | Flop | Similar → |
| 1961 | The Crimebusters | George Vincent | Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | The Right Man | William Jennings Bryant | Average | Similar → |
| 1957 | Tip on a Dead Jockey | Bert Smith | Average | Similar → |
| 1957 | The James Dean Story | Narrator | Flop | Similar → |
| 1952 | The Thief | Mr. Bleek | Average | Similar → |
| 1952 | Deadline - U.S.A. | Tomas Rienzi | Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | Pictura | Narrator (segment "Paul Gauguin") (voice) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1951 | Fourteen Hours | Dr. Strauss | Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | M | Charlie Marshall | Average | Similar → |
Martin Gabel - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Martin Gabel?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Martin Gabel is "The Front Page" with a rating of 7.3/10.
How many movies has Martin Gabel acted in?
Martin Gabel has been featured in at least 23 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Martin Gabel?
Other notable films include "Fourteen Hours", "Marnie", and "Deadline - U.S.A.".