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Jimmy Bates

Acting
Freshness: Jan 29, 2026
11Total Films
8.1 Highest Rated

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Jimmy Bates reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 11 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Comedy

The majority of Jimmy Bates'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 45% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Jimmy Bates remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Singin' in the Rain, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Jimmy Bates Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Jimmy Bates's career based on audience ratings.

★8.1
Singin' in the Rain (1952) movie poster
★8.1

Singin' in the Rain: In 1927 Hollywood, a silent film star falls for a chorus girl just as he and his paranoid screen partner struggle to mak

Singin' in the Rain

1952•Comedy
★7.0
Easter Parade (1948) movie poster
★7.0

Easter Parade: On the day before Easter in 1911, Don Hewes is crushed when his dancing partner (and object of affection) Nadine Hale re

Easter Parade

1948•Romance
★6.9
Run Silent, Run Deep (1958) movie poster
★6.9

Run Silent, Run Deep: The captain of a submarine sunk by the Japanese during WWII is finally given a chance to skipper another sub after a yea

Run Silent, Run Deep

1958•Drama
★6.7
The Spirit of St. Louis (1957) movie poster
★6.7

The Spirit of St. Louis: In 1927, Charles Lindbergh struggles to finance and design an airplane that will make his New York to Paris flight the f

The Spirit of St. Louis

1957•Adventure
★6.6
The Spy in the Green Hat (1967) movie poster
★6.6

The Spy in the Green Hat: "Spy in the Green Hat, The (1966)" on the other hand, is both exciting AND funny. Especially the scene where Napoleon So

The Spy in the Green Hat

1967•Action

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Jimmy Bates.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2005 Easter Parade: On the Avenue Self Flop Similar →
1973 Heavy Traffic Snowflake (voice) Average Similar →
1968 The One and Only, Genuine, Original Family Band Square Dance Blonde Dancer (uncredited) Average Similar →
1967 The Spy in the Green Hat Boy Hit Similar →
1961 The Adventures of Superboy Jimmy Drake Flop Similar →
1958 Andy Hardy Comes Home Chuck Flop Similar →
1958 Run Silent, Run Deep Jessie (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1957 The Spirit of St. Louis Farm Boy (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1952 Singin' in the Rain Boy (uncredited) Super Hit Similar →
1948 Easter Parade Boy (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1947 The Wistful Widow of Wagon Gap Jefferson Hawkins Average Similar →

Jimmy Bates - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Jimmy Bates?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Jimmy Bates is "Singin' in the Rain" with a rating of 8.1/10.

How many movies has Jimmy Bates acted in?

Jimmy Bates has been featured in at least 11 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Jimmy Bates?

Other notable films include "Easter Parade", "Run Silent, Run Deep", and "The Spirit of St. Louis".