Robert Dowdell - Actor Profile

Robert Dowdell

Acting
Updated: Apr 13, 2026
10Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Mar 10, 1933
Birth Place: Park Ridge, Illinois, USA

Robert Dowdell Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Robert Dowdell reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 10 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 40% of Robert Dowdell'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 O'Hara, United States Treasury: Operation Cobra, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Robert Dowdell Movies Ranked

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

★10.0
O'Hara, United States Treasury: Operation Cobra (1971) movie poster
★10.0

O'Hara, United States Treasury: Operation Cobra: Suddenly widowed by an accident, a deputy sheriff from the Midwest becomes a customs agent and cracks a narcotics ring.

O'Hara, United States Treasury: Operation Cobra

1971•Action
★9.5
The Fifth Column (1960) movie poster
★9.5

The Fifth Column: A TV film made as part of The Buick-Electra Playhouse.

The Fifth Column

1960•TV Movie
★7.2
Master Ninja II (1984) movie poster
★7.2

Master Ninja II: Lee Van Cleef and Timoty Van Patten are back in this "sequel" to their last "movie" about a ninja and his apprentice bat

Master Ninja II

1984•Action
★6.8
Terror in the Sky (1971) movie poster
★6.8

Terror in the Sky: On a transcontinental flight, the flight crew suffer from food poisoning and become incapacitated. Now it's up to one of

Terror in the Sky

1971•Drama
★6.1
Skin Deep (1989) movie poster
★6.1

Skin Deep: Hard-drinking novelist Zach Hutton spirals out of control after his wife and mistress both leave him. Alone and crippled

Skin Deep

1989•Romance

Full Filmography

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

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1989 Skin Deep Traffic Judge Average Similar →
1989 Wicked Stepmother Judge Flop Similar →
1987 Assassination Capt. Ogilvie - Cappy Average Similar →
1984 The Initiation Jason Randall Average Similar →
1984 Master Ninja II Senator Clayton Hit Similar →
1971 Terror in the Sky Tower Radar Operator Hit Similar →
1971 City Beneath the Sea Young Officer Flop Similar →
1971 O'Hara, United States Treasury: Operation Cobra Maj. Tony Puller USMC Super Hit Similar →
1962 Five Weeks in a Balloon Bearded Arab wearing Blue Keffiyeh (uncredited) Flop Similar →
1960 The Fifth Column - Super Hit Similar →

Robert Dowdell - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Robert Dowdell?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Robert Dowdell is "O'Hara, United States Treasury: Operation Cobra" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Robert Dowdell acted in?

Robert Dowdell has been featured in at least 10 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Robert Dowdell?

Other notable films include "The Fifth Column", "Master Ninja II", and "Terror in the Sky".

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