Phil Tead
ActingPhil Tead Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Phil Tead 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 Phil Tead's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 40% of Phil Tead'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 The Thin Man, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Phil Tead Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Phil Tead's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Phil Tead has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | Rockabilly Baby | Coach Ed Stone | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | Wiretapper | Mr. Wiggins | Flop | Similar → |
| 1953 | Fangs of the Arctic | MacGregor - Trading Post Owner | Average | Similar → |
| 1952 | Kansas City Confidential | Mr. Collins (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | Arctic Flight | Squid Tucker | Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | Callaway Went Thataway | Salesman (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1951 | Goodbye, My Fancy | Reporter (Uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1949 | Act of Violence | Hotel Day Clerk (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | California | Eddie (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | This Gun for Hire | Machinist (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | The Westerner | Prisoner (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Susan and God | Exiting Theater Patron (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Johnny Apollo | Reporter (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Music in My Heart | Marshall | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | I Stole a Million | Charlie (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | Stronger Than Desire | Second Reporter on Telephone (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1939 | The Hardys Ride High | Taxi Driver (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1936 | Murder with Pictures | Reporter (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1936 | Women Are Trouble | Granger | Average | Similar → |
| 1936 | The Princess Comes Across | Jones, American Newsreel Man (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1936 | Absolute Quiet | Dallas Airport Radio Operator (Uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1935 | The Gay Deception | Auctioneer (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1935 | Page Miss Glory | Miss Glory's Radio Announcer (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1935 | Woman Wanted | Second Juror Talking to Mike (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1935 | Men Without Names | Talkative Reporter | Average | Similar → |
| 1935 | The Gilded Lily | Rollercoaster Attendant (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | The Payoff | Radio Sports Broadcaster (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1934 | The Thin Man | Reporter (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | Change of Heart | Brisbane's Assistant (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1934 | Stand Up and Cheer! | Vaudevillian | Flop | Similar → |
| 1934 | Six of a Kind | Clerk in Newspaper Office | Average | Similar → |
| 1934 | This Side of Heaven | Pete - the Photographer (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | Going Hollywood | Freddie | Flop | Similar → |
| 1933 | Lady Killer | Seymour, Sergeant of Theatre Ushers (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | The Bowery | Tout (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1933 | Picture Snatcher | Reporter F.L. Strange (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | Sailor's Luck | Nugent Busby | Flop | Similar → |
| 1933 | King of the Jungle | Reporter (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1932 | 20,000 Years in Sing Sing | Reporter in Crowd (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1932 | Lawyer Man | Reporter with Cigar (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1932 | Me and My Gal | Radio Salesman (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1932 | Faithless | Reporter | Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | The Most Dangerous Game | Passenger on Yacht (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | Horse Feathers | Football Broadcaster (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | What Price Hollywood? | Assistant Director Jimmy (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | The Dark Horse | Bellhop | Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | The Final Edition | Dan Cameron | Average | Similar → |
| 1931 | The Guilty Generation | Skid | Average | Similar → |
| 1931 | The Vice Squad | Tony - Waiter | Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | The Front Page | Wilson | Hit | Similar → |
Phil Tead - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Phil Tead?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Phil Tead is "The Thin Man" with a rating of 7.5/10.
How many movies has Phil Tead acted in?
Phil Tead has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Phil Tead?
Other notable films include "The Dark Horse", "Kansas City Confidential", and "The Westerner".