Robert Coogan - Actor Profile

Robert Coogan

Acting
Updated: Apr 13, 2026
17Total Films
7.0 Highest Rated
Born: Dec 13, 1924
Birth Place: Glendale, California, USA

Robert Coogan Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Robert Coogan reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 17 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Robert Coogan's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 12% of Robert Coogan'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 House That Shadows Built, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Robert Coogan Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Robert Coogan's career based on audience ratings.

★7.0
The House That Shadows Built (1931) movie poster
★7.0

The House That Shadows Built: The House That Shadows Built (1931) is a short feature, roughly 48 minutes long, from Paramount Pictures made to celebra

The House That Shadows Built

1931•Documentary
★6.6
Ghost Chasers (1951) movie poster
★6.6

Ghost Chasers: A ghost helps the Bowery Boys capture a gang of crooks led by a mad doctor.

Ghost Chasers

1951•Comedy
★6.3
The Little Shop of Horrors (1960) movie poster
★6.3

The Little Shop of Horrors: Seymour works in a skid row florist shop and is in love with his beautiful co-worker, Audrey. He creates a new plant tha

The Little Shop of Horrors

1960•Horror
★6.1
Skippy (1931) movie poster
★6.1

Skippy: Skippy, the mischievous son of a wealthy doctor, meets Sooky in poverty-ridden Shantytown, and together they try to save

Skippy

1931•Drama
★6.1
The Underworld Story (1950) movie poster
★6.1

The Underworld Story: A blacklisted reporter brings his shady ways to a small-town newspaper after being fired from a big city daily.

The Underworld Story

1950•Drama

Full Filmography

Every movie Robert Coogan has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1962 Third of a Man - Flop Similar →
1960 The Little Shop of Horrors Tramp (uncredited) Average Similar →
1952 Here Come the Marines Mess Sergeant Average Similar →
1951 Ghost Chasers Jack Eagan Hit Similar →
1950 Joe Palooka in the Squared Circle Humphrey Pennyworth Flop Similar →
1950 The Underworld Story Henchman (uncredited) Average Similar →
1950 Joe Palooka in Humphrey Takes a Chance Humphrey Pennyworth Flop Similar →
1950 Joe Palooka Meets Humphrey Humphrey Pennyworth Flop Similar →
1949 Master Minds Young Man Average Similar →
1948 French Leave Mack Flop Similar →
1947 Kilroy Was Here Soldier Cheer Leader Flop Similar →
1942 Johnny Doughboy Robert Coogan Flop Similar →
1932 Sky Bride Willie Smith Flop Similar →
1932 The Miracle Man Bobbie Holmes Average Similar →
1931 Sooky Sooky Flop Similar →
1931 The House That Shadows Built (archive footage) Hit Similar →
1931 Skippy Sooky Average Similar →

Robert Coogan - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Robert Coogan?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Robert Coogan is "The House That Shadows Built" with a rating of 7.0/10.

How many movies has Robert Coogan acted in?

Robert Coogan has been featured in at least 17 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Robert Coogan?

Other notable films include "Ghost Chasers", "The Little Shop of Horrors", and "Skippy".

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