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Rod Browning

Acting
Updated: Apr 10, 2026
7Total Films
8.7 Highest Rated
Born: Nov 25, 1942
Birth Place: Manhassett, New York, USA

Rod Browning Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Rod Browning reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 7 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 43% of Rod Browning'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 Nero Wolfe, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Rod Browning Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Rod Browning's career based on audience ratings.

★8.7
Nero Wolfe (1979) movie poster
★8.7

Nero Wolfe: Gourmet Nero Wolfe interrupts his orchid-tending to take on the case of a lady tycoon who wants to know why she's under

Nero Wolfe

1979•Mystery
★7.0
When Hell Was in Session (1979) movie poster
★7.0

When Hell Was in Session: This film describes Navy Commander Jeremiah Denton's 7-and-a-half years as a prisoner of war. Held in numerous, brutal P

When Hell Was in Session

1979•Drama
★6.6
The Castaways on Gilligan's Island (1979) movie poster
★6.6

The Castaways on Gilligan's Island: In the second of three additional Gilligan's Island movies following the series, the gang finds a way of getting rescued

The Castaways on Gilligan's Island

1979•TV Movie
★6.2
The Catamount Killing (1975) movie poster
★6.2

The Catamount Killing: A banker troubled by both business and personal problems is transferred to a small town. There he meets and seduces an o

The Catamount Killing

1975•Mystery
★5.0
The Double McGuffin (1979) movie poster
★5.0

The Double McGuffin: Some school kids stumble across a briefcase full of money, when they go back for it, they find a body instead. When they

The Double McGuffin

1979•Mystery

Full Filmography

Every movie Rod Browning has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2024 Teddiscare Victim Flop Similar →
1979 Nero Wolfe 2nd FBI Man Super Hit Similar →
1979 When Hell Was in Session Ed Brandt Hit Similar →
1979 The Double McGuffin Moras Flop Similar →
1979 The Castaways on Gilligan's Island Dr. Tom Larsen Hit Similar →
1977 Herowork Frank Pellet Flop Similar →
1975 The Catamount Killing Easton Average Similar →

Rod Browning - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Rod Browning?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Rod Browning is "Nero Wolfe" with a rating of 8.7/10.

How many movies has Rod Browning acted in?

Rod Browning has been featured in at least 7 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Rod Browning?

Other notable films include "When Hell Was in Session", "The Castaways on Gilligan's Island", and "The Catamount Killing".

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