What is Norman Ollestad's latest movie?

Norman Ollestad's most recent film is "Finding Joe" (2011).

Is Norman Ollestad a good actor?

Norman Ollestad has an average audience rating of 5.4/10 across 16 films on movieMx, with standout performances in Finding Joe, Winchester '73, On the Town.

Norman Ollestad

Q: What is the best movie of Norman Ollestad?

According to audience ratings on movieMx, the best movie starring Norman Ollestad is "Finding Joe" with a rating of 7.7/10.

Acting

Updated: Apr 15, 2026

16Total Films

7.7 Highest Rated

Born: Sep 7, 1935

Birth Place: Los Angeles, California, USA

Norman Ollestad Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Norman Ollestad reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 16 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Norman Ollestad's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 38% of Norman Ollestad'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 Finding Joe, which stands out as a key performance.

Best Norman Ollestad Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Norman Ollestad's career based on audience ratings.

★7.7

★7.7

Finding Joe: Finding Joe is an exploration of the studies of mythologist Joseph Campbell, and of their continuing influence on our cu

Finding Joe

2011•Documentary

★7.3

★7.3

Winchester '73: Lin McAdam rides into town on the trail of Dutch Henry Brown, only to find himself in a shooting competition against him

Winchester '73

1950•Western

★7.0

★7.0

On the Town: Three sailors wreak havoc as they search for love during a whirlwind 24-hour leave in New York City.

On the Town

1949•Music

★6.9

★6.9

Stars in My Crown: An orphaned man recalls his upbringing with his aunt and her husband, the parson, in a small Western town during the Rec

Stars in My Crown

1950•Drama

★6.9

★6.9

Tea and Sympathy: A sensitive young man recalls his time in boarding school when the only person who seemed compassionate towards him was

Tea and Sympathy

1956•Drama

Full Filmography

Every movie Norman Ollestad has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2011	Finding Joe	Self	Super Hit	Similar →
1961	Ring of Terror	Lew's Roommate	Flop	Similar →
1957	The Young Stranger	Boy (uncredited)	Average	Similar →
1956	Tea and Sympathy	New Young Boy	Hit	Similar →
1955	One Spooky Night	-	Flop	Similar →
1955	The Cobweb	Usher (Uncredited)	Average	Similar →
1954	Shield for Murder	-	Hit	Similar →
1950	Winchester '73	Stable Boy (uncredited)	Hit	Similar →
1950	Stars in My Crown	Chase Isbell (uncredited)	Hit	Similar →
1950	Cheaper by the Dozen	Frank Gilbreth Jr. (uncredited)	Average	Similar →
1949	On the Town	Boy in Subway (uncredited)	Hit	Similar →
1949	Shockproof	Boy at Wedding (Uncredited)	Average	Similar →
1948	Borrowed Trouble	Child (as Norman Ollestad Jr.)	Average	Similar →
1948	Goodbye, Miss Turlock	'Irish' the Spitball Shooter (uncredited)	Average	Similar →
1947	The Sea of Grass	Brock - Age 8 (uncredited)	Average	Similar →
1947	The Good Bad Egg	Rudolph (as Norman Olestead)	Flop	Similar →

Norman Ollestad - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Norman Ollestad?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Norman Ollestad is "Finding Joe" with a rating of 7.7/10.

How many movies has Norman Ollestad acted in?

Norman Ollestad has been featured in at least 16 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Norman Ollestad?

Other notable films include "Winchester '73", "On the Town", and "Stars in My Crown".