Luis van Rooten - Actor Profile

Luis van Rooten

Acting
Freshness: Jan 21, 2026
22Total Films
7.3 Highest Rated
Born: Nov 29, 1906
Birth Place: Mexico City, México

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Luis van Rooten reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 22 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Luis van Rooten'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 32% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Luis van Rooten remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Big Clock, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Luis van Rooten Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Luis van Rooten's career based on audience ratings.

★7.3
The Big Clock (1948) movie poster
★7.3

The Big Clock: George Stroud, a crime magazine's crusading editor, has to postpone a vacation with his wife - again - when a glamorous

The Big Clock

1948•Crime
★7.3
Beyond Glory (1948) movie poster
★7.3

Beyond Glory: Thinking he may have caused the death of his commanding officer Captain Daniels in Tunisia, Rocky visits Daniels' widow.

Beyond Glory

1948•Drama
★7.0
Detective Story (1951) movie poster
★7.0

Detective Story: Tells the story of one day in the lives of the various people who populate a police detective squad. An embittered cop,

Detective Story

1951•Crime
★7.0
Cinderella (1950) movie poster
★7.0

Cinderella: Cinderella has faith her dreams of a better life will come true. With help from her loyal mice friends and a wave of her

Cinderella

1950•Family
★7.0
Fraulein (1958) movie poster
★7.0

Fraulein: A Nazi's fiancee helps an escaped U.S. soldier, then meets him in postwar Berlin.

Fraulein

1958•War

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Luis van Rooten.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1961 Fury River Mr. Duren Average Similar →
1958 Curse of the Faceless Man Dr. Carlo Fiorillo Flop Similar →
1958 Fraulein Fritz Graubach Hit Similar →
1957 The Unholy Wife Ezra Benton Flop Similar →
1955 The Sea Chase Matz Average Similar →
1952 Lydia Bailey General Charles LeClerc Average Similar →
1951 My Favorite Spy Rudolf Hoenig Average Similar →
1951 Detective Story Joe Feinson Hit Similar →
1950 Cinderella King / Grand Duke (voice) Hit Similar →
1949 The Secret Of St. Ives Clausel Average Similar →
1949 Champion Jerry Harris Hit Similar →
1949 City Across the River Joe Cusack Average Similar →
1949 Boston Blackie's Chinese Venture Bill Craddock (as Louis Van Rooten) Average Similar →
1948 To the Victor Geran Flop Similar →
1948 The Gentleman from Nowhere F.B. Barton Average Similar →
1948 Night Has a Thousand Eyes Mr. Myers Hit Similar →
1948 Beyond Glory Dr. Joseph White (as Louis Van Rooten) Hit Similar →
1948 The Big Clock Edwin Orlin Hit Similar →
1948 To the Ends of the Earth Commissioner Alberto Berado Average Similar →
1947 Saigon Simon Average Similar →
1946 Two Years Before the Mast 2nd Mate Foster Average Similar →
1944 The Hitler Gang Heinrich Himmler Average Similar →

Luis van Rooten - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Luis van Rooten?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Luis van Rooten is "The Big Clock" with a rating of 7.3/10.

How many movies has Luis van Rooten acted in?

Luis van Rooten has been featured in at least 22 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Luis van Rooten?

Other notable films include "Beyond Glory", "Detective Story", and "Cinderella".