Harp McGuire - Actor Profile

Harp McGuire

Acting
Freshness: Jan 19, 2026
10Total Films
7.7 Highest Rated
Born: Nov 1, 1921
Birth Place: Tennessee, USA

About Harp McGuire

Harp McGuire was born on November 1, 1921 in Tennessee, USA as Henry Herbert McGuire. He was an actor, known for On the Beach (1959), The Twilight Zone (1959) and Outlaws (1960). He died on October 21, 1966 in Los Angeles, California, USA. He was well known on Australian radio. He reached the height of his fame when he appeared as Randy Stone in the Australian adaptation of the NBC radio serial 'Night Beat' produced by Grace Gibson Radio Productions. He also hosted "The Clock" a radio horror / supernatural anthology series that was aired in 1955-1956 and was a spin off from the USA version that ran between 1946 - 1948. A USA television version also ran from 1949 to 1952. It is thought that the show may have originated in the United Kingdom. The show made 52 episodes. They used the same scripts as the USA version, but hired Australian cast and crew, except for host of the series "The Clock". For this cast member, they hired Tennessee (USA) born Harp McQuire.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Harp McGuire reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 10 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Harp McGuire's filmography leans towards the Drama 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 20% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Harp McGuire remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Inherit the Wind, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Harp McGuire Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Harp McGuire's career based on audience ratings.

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Harp McGuire.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1963 FBI Code 98 FBI Agent Lee Redmond Flop Similar →
1962 Incident in an Alley Frank Flop Similar →
1962 Moon Pilot Federal Security Driver Flop Similar →
1962 Moon Pilot Federal Security Driver (uncredited) Flop Similar →
1960 The Walking Target Detective Max Brodney Flop Similar →
1960 Inherit the Wind Harry Esterbrook (uncredited) Super Hit Similar →
1960 Cage of Evil Det. Murray Kearns Average Similar →
1959 On the Beach Lt. Sunderstrom Hit Similar →
1956 Olympic Games 1956 Narrator Average Similar →
1953 Captain Thunderbolt Sgt Mannix Flop Similar →

Harp McGuire - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Harp McGuire?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Harp McGuire is "Inherit the Wind" with a rating of 7.7/10.

How many movies has Harp McGuire acted in?

Harp McGuire has been featured in at least 10 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Harp McGuire?

Other notable films include "On the Beach", "Olympic Games 1956", and "Cage of Evil".