Napoleon Whiting
ActingNapoleon Whiting Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Napoleon Whiting 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 Napoleon Whiting's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 39% of Napoleon Whiting'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 Giant, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Napoleon Whiting Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Napoleon Whiting's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Napoleon Whiting has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Goldie and the Boxer | Helper | Flop | Similar → |
| 1975 | Fugitive Lovers | Arthur the Valet | Flop | Similar → |
| 1975 | Farewell, My Lovely | Hotel Clerk | Hit | Similar → |
| 1975 | Carter's Army | Fuzzy | Flop | Similar → |
| 1974 | Black Samson | Old Henry | Flop | Similar → |
| 1974 | Busting | Rizzo's Butler | Average | Similar → |
| 1971 | Skin Game | Ned | Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | Yuma | Orderly | Average | Similar → |
| 1970 | There Was a Crooked Man... | Lomax Servant | Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | Living Between Two Worlds | Rev. Williamson | Flop | Similar → |
| 1963 | Wall of Noise | Preacher | Flop | Similar → |
| 1959 | It Happened to Jane | Eugene - Waiter | Average | Similar → |
| 1959 | Imitation of Life | Kenneth, Lora's Butler | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | The Helen Morgan Story | Napoleon - Wade's Butler (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1956 | Giant | Jefferson Swazey | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | The Narrow Margin | Redcap (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | The Tall Target | Hawker (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | Mystery Street | Red Cap (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | Born to Kill | Train Porter (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1945 | The Falcon in San Francisco | Pullman Porter (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1943 | Spy Train | Club Car Porter | Flop | Similar → |
| 1942 | Professor Creeps | Taxicab Driver | Flop | Similar → |
| 1942 | Lucky Ghost | Chauffer | Flop | Similar → |
Napoleon Whiting - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Napoleon Whiting?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Napoleon Whiting is "Giant" with a rating of 7.6/10.
How many movies has Napoleon Whiting acted in?
Napoleon Whiting has been featured in at least 23 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Napoleon Whiting?
Other notable films include "Imitation of Life", "The Narrow Margin", and "The Tall Target".