Parley Baer
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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Parley Edward Baer (August 5, 1914 – November 22, 2002) was an American actor in film, television, and radio. Description above from the Wikipedia article Parley Baer, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Parley Baer Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Parley Baer reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Parley Baer's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 42% of Parley Baer'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 Rodeo Girl, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Parley Baer Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Parley Baer's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Parley Baer has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Alice in Wonderland | (voice) (archive footage) | Average | Similar → |
| 2001 | Man and Cat | Cat | Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | Last of the Dogmen | Mr. Hollis | Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | Dave | Senate Majority Leader | Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | Almost an Angel | George Bealeman | Average | Similar → |
| 1988 | License to Drive | Grandpa Anderson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | Breaking Home Ties | Sears | Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | Under the Influence | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1986 | Killer in the Mirror | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1985 | Pray for Death | Sam Green | Average | Similar → |
| 1984 | Overnight Sensation | Lawyer | Average | Similar → |
| 1983 | The Awakening of Candra | Chief Brooks | Average | Similar → |
| 1982 | White Dog | Wilber Hull | Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | Carbon Copy | Dr. Bristol | Average | Similar → |
| 1980 | Rodeo Girl | Doc Tanner | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1977 | Halloween with the New Addams Family | Bones Lafferty/John Quincy Addams/Boss Crook | Average | Similar → |
| 1976 | The Amazing Dobermans | Septimus | Average | Similar → |
| 1975 | Winner Take All | Bob | Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | The Strange Monster of Strawberry Cove | Mayor | Average | Similar → |
| 1971 | Skin Game | Mr. Claggart | Hit | Similar → |
| 1969 | Young Billy Young | Bell | Average | Similar → |
| 1968 | Day of the Evil Gun | Willford | Average | Similar → |
| 1967 | Counterpoint | Hook | Average | Similar → |
| 1967 | The Adventures of Bullwhip Griffin | Chief Executioner | Hit | Similar → |
| 1966 | Follow Me, Boys! | Mayor | Hit | Similar → |
| 1966 | The Ugly Dachshund | Mel Chadwick | Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | Fluffy | Police Captain | Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | Two on a Guillotine | Jules 'Buzzy' Sheridan | Average | Similar → |
| 1964 | Those Calloways | Doane Shattuck | Average | Similar → |
| 1964 | Bedtime Story | Col. Williams | Average | Similar → |
| 1964 | The Brass Bottle | Samuel Wackerbath | Average | Similar → |
| 1962 | Gypsy | Mr. Kringelein | Average | Similar → |
| 1961 | A Fever in the Blood | Charles Bosworth | Average | Similar → |
| 1960 | The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn | Grangeford Man | Average | Similar → |
| 1960 | Wake Me When It's Over | Archie Hollingsworth | Average | Similar → |
| 1960 | Cash McCall | Harvey Bannon | Average | Similar → |
| 1959 | The FBI Story | Harry Dakins | Average | Similar → |
| 1958 | Paul Bunyan | Chris Crosshaul / Prologue Narrator (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | The Young Lions | Sgt. Brandt | Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | Drango | George Randolph | Flop | Similar → |
| 1956 | Away All Boats | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1954 | The Gambler from Natchez | Riverboat Captain (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | Vicki | Detective (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1953 | Pickup on South Street | Headquarters Communist in Chair (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | Deadline - U.S.A. | Headwaiter (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | Elopement | Charlie (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | People Will Talk | Toy Store Salesman (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | The Frogmen | Dr. Ullman | Average | Similar → |
| 1951 | The Company She Keeps | Steve (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1950 | Union Station | Detective Gottschalk | Hit | Similar → |
Parley Baer - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Parley Baer?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Parley Baer is "Rodeo Girl" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Parley Baer acted in?
Parley Baer has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Parley Baer?
Other notable films include "Elopement", "Pickup on South Street", and "People Will Talk".