Peter J. Votrian - Actor Profile

Peter J. Votrian

Acting
Freshness: Jan 21, 2026
10Total Films
7.1 Highest Rated
Born: Jun 12, 1942
Birth Place: Chicago, Illinois, U.S.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Peter J. Votrian 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 Peter J. Votrian'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), Peter J. Votrian remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Fear Strikes Out, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Peter J. Votrian Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Peter J. Votrian's career based on audience ratings.

★7.1
Fear Strikes Out (1957) movie poster
★7.1

Fear Strikes Out: True story of the life of Jimmy Piersall, who battled mental illness to achieve stardom in major league baseball.

Fear Strikes Out

1957•Drama
★6.6
Big House, U.S.A (1955) movie poster
★6.6

Big House, U.S.A: A tough and realistic crime drama unfolds as merciless kidnapper Jerry Barker (Ralph Meeker) demands ransom paid against

Big House, U.S.A

1955•Action
★6.1
Man with the Gun (1955) movie poster
★6.1

Man with the Gun: A stranger comes to town looking for his estranged wife. He finds her running the local girls. He also finds a town and

Man with the Gun

1955•Western
★6.0
Crime in the Streets (1956) movie poster
★6.0

Crime in the Streets: A social worker tries to end juvenile crime by getting involved with a street gang.

Crime in the Streets

1956•Crime
★5.6
The Oklahoman (1957) movie poster
★5.6

The Oklahoman: After his wife dies in childbirth, a doctor settles down in the small Oklahoma town of Cherokee Wells to raise his newbo

The Oklahoman

1957•Western

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Peter J. Votrian.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1960 Journey to the Day Billy King Flop Similar →
1957 The Oklahoman Little Charlie Smith Average Similar →
1957 Fear Strikes Out Jim Piersall as a Boy Hit Similar →
1956 Crime in the Streets Richie Dane (as Peter Votrian) Average Similar →
1955 Hell on Frisco Bay George Pasmonick Flop Similar →
1955 Man with the Gun Kid with Dog (uncredited) Average Similar →
1955 Night of Execution Keith Rone Flop Similar →
1955 Big House, U.S.A Danny Lambert Hit Similar →
1954 Her Twelve Men Alan Saunders Average Similar →
1952 Assignment: Paris Jan Czeki (uncredited) Average Similar →

Peter J. Votrian - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Peter J. Votrian?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Peter J. Votrian is "Fear Strikes Out" with a rating of 7.1/10.

How many movies has Peter J. Votrian acted in?

Peter J. Votrian has been featured in at least 10 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Peter J. Votrian?

Other notable films include "Big House, U.S.A", "Man with the Gun", and "Crime in the Streets".