Robert Woolsey
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Robert Rolla Woolsey (August 14, 1888 – October 31, 1938) was an American stage and screen comedian and half of the 1930s comedy team Wheeler & Woolsey.
Robert Woolsey Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Robert Woolsey reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 32 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Robert Woolsey's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 31% of Robert Woolsey'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 Rio Rita, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Robert Woolsey Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Robert Woolsey's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Robert Woolsey has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Classic Comedy Teams | Self (archive footage) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1976 | Bob Hope's World of Comedy | Self - Tribute Montage (archive footage) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1937 | High Flyers | Pierre Potkin | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | On Again—Off Again | Claude Horton | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Mummy's Boys | Aloysius C. Whittaker | Flop | Similar → |
| 1936 | Silly Billies | Dr. Philip 'Painless' Pennington | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | The Rainmakers | Roscoe Horne | Average | Similar → |
| 1935 | The Nitwits | Newton | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | Kentucky Kernels | Elmer Dugan | Average | Similar → |
| 1934 | Cockeyed Cavaliers | Bob | Flop | Similar → |
| 1934 | Hollywood on Parade No. B-10 | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 1934 | Hips, Hips, Hooray! | Dr. Dudley | Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | Signing 'em Up | Himself | Flop | Similar → |
| 1933 | Hollywood on Parade No. A-12 | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 1933 | Diplomaniacs | Hercules Grub | Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | So This Is Africa | Alexander | Average | Similar → |
| 1932 | Hollywood on Parade No. A-3 | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 1932 | Hold 'Em Jail | Spider Robbins | Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | Hollywood on Parade | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 1932 | Girl Crazy | Slick Foster | Flop | Similar → |
| 1931 | Peach-o-Reno | Julius Swift | Average | Similar → |
| 1931 | Caught Plastered | Eggbert G. Higginbothom | Average | Similar → |
| 1931 | Oh! Oh! Cleopatra | Julius Caesar | Flop | Similar → |
| 1931 | Everything’s Rosie | Dr. J. Dockweiler Droop | Flop | Similar → |
| 1931 | Cracked Nuts | Zander Ulysses Parkhurst | Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | The Stolen Jools | Robert Woolsey | Average | Similar → |
| 1930 | Hook, Line and Sinker | Addington Ganzy | Flop | Similar → |
| 1930 | Half Shot at Sunrise | Gilbert Simpson | Average | Similar → |
| 1930 | Dixiana | Ginger Dandy | Flop | Similar → |
| 1930 | The Cuckoos | Prof. Cunningham | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1930 | The Voice of Hollywood | Himself / host | Flop | Similar → |
| 1929 | Rio Rita | Ned Lovett | Super Hit | Similar → |
Robert Woolsey - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Robert Woolsey?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Robert Woolsey is "Rio Rita" with a rating of 8.0/10.
How many movies has Robert Woolsey acted in?
Robert Woolsey has been featured in at least 32 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Robert Woolsey?
Other notable films include "Silly Billies", "The Cuckoos", and "High Flyers".