Jack Gilford
ActingAbout Jack Gilford
Jack Gilford (July 25, 1908 - June 4, 1990) was an American stage, film and television actor.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Jack Gilford reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 35 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Comedy
The majority of Jack Gilford'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 37% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Jack Gilford remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Dog Lover, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Jack Gilford Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Jack Gilford's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Jack Gilford.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Cocoon: The Return | Bernie Lefkowitz | Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | Arthur 2: On the Rocks | Mr. Butterworth | Flop | Similar → |
| 1986 | Young Again | The Old Man | Average | Similar → |
| 1985 | Hostage Flight | Mr. Singer | Average | Similar → |
| 1985 | Cocoon | Bernie Lefkowitz | Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | Happy | Bernie Nelson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | Anna to the Infinite Power | Dr. Jelliff | Flop | Similar → |
| 1981 | Caveman | Gog | Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | Goldie and the Boxer Go to Hollywood | Wally | Flop | Similar → |
| 1981 | Cheaper to Keep Her | Stanley Bracken | Flop | Similar → |
| 1980 | Wholly Moses | Tailor | Flop | Similar → |
| 1977 | A Doonesbury Special | Referee | Flop | Similar → |
| 1976 | Everybody Rides the Carousel | Stage 8 (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 1976 | Harry and Walter Go to New York | Mischa | Average | Similar → |
| 1975 | Tubby the Tuba | The Herald (voice) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1975 | Twigs | Ned | Flop | Similar → |
| 1973 | Save the Tiger | Phil Greene | Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | Once Upon a Mattress | King Sextimus | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | Of Thee I Sing | Alexander Throttlebottom | Average | Similar → |
| 1971 | They Might Be Giants | Wilbur Peabody | Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | Catch-22 | Dr. "Doc" Daneeka | Hit | Similar → |
| 1969 | Arsenic and Old Lace | Dr. Jonas Salk | Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | The Incident | Sam Beckerman | Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | Who's Minding the Mint? | Avery Dugan | Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | Enter Laughing | Mr. Foreman | Flop | Similar → |
| 1966 | A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum | Hysterium | Average | Similar → |
| 1966 | Mister Buddwing | Mr. Schwartz | Average | Similar → |
| 1966 | The Daydreamer | Papa Andersen | Flop | Similar → |
| 1964 | Once Upon a Mattress | King Sextimus | Flop | Similar → |
| 1962 | The Dog Lover | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | The World of Sholom Aleichem | Bontsche Shveig / Angel | Flop | Similar → |
| 1953 | Main Street to Broadway | Box Office Clerk (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | Reckless Age | Joey Bagle | Flop | Similar → |
| 1944 | Hey, Rookie | Specialty | Flop | Similar → |
| 1936 | Midnight Melodies | Nightclub Show Mimic | Flop | Similar → |
Jack Gilford - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Jack Gilford?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Jack Gilford is "The Dog Lover" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Jack Gilford acted in?
Jack Gilford has been featured in at least 35 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Jack Gilford?
Other notable films include "Once Upon a Mattress", "The Incident", and "They Might Be Giants".