Rory Calhoun
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Rory Calhoun (August 8, 1922 – April 28, 1999) was an American television and film actor, screenwriter, and producer best known for his roles in Westerns.
Rory Calhoun Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Rory Calhoun reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Rory Calhoun's work falls within the Western genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 24% of Rory Calhoun'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 Bad Jim, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Rory Calhoun Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Rory Calhoun's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Rory Calhoun has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Fascination: Unauthorized Story of Marilyn Monroe | Self (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | Pure Country | Ernest Tucker | Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | Bad Jim | Sam Harper | Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | Hell Comes to Frogtown | Looney Tunes | Average | Similar → |
| 1985 | Avenging Angel | Kit Carson | Flop | Similar → |
| 1984 | Angel | Kit Carson | Average | Similar → |
| 1980 | Motel Hell | Vincent Smith | Average | Similar → |
| 1980 | Smokey and the Judge | Matt Polsky | Average | Similar → |
| 1979 | The Main Event | Fighter In Kid's Camp | Flop | Similar → |
| 1977 | Flight to Holocaust | Ed Davis | Average | Similar → |
| 1969 | The Girl of the Nile | Jack Cooper | Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | Operation Cross Eagles | Sgt. Sean McAfee | Flop | Similar → |
| 1967 | Operation Delilah | Rory | Average | Similar → |
| 1965 | Apache Uprising | Jim Walker | Average | Similar → |
| 1965 | Black Spurs | Santee | Average | Similar → |
| 1964 | Young Fury | Clint McCoy | Flop | Similar → |
| 1963 | The Young and the Brave | MSgt. Ed Brent (escaped POW) | Average | Similar → |
| 1963 | A Face in the Rain | Rand | Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | Requiem for a Heavyweight | Himself | Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | The Colossus of Rhodes | Darios | Average | Similar → |
| 1958 | The Saga of Hemp Brown | Hemp Brown | Average | Similar → |
| 1958 | Apache Territory | Logan Cates | Average | Similar → |
| 1957 | Ride Out for Revenge | Tate | Average | Similar → |
| 1957 | Domino Kid | Domino | Average | Similar → |
| 1957 | The Hired Gun | Gil McCord | Average | Similar → |
| 1957 | The Big Caper | Frank Harper | Average | Similar → |
| 1957 | Utah Blaine | Utah Blaine | Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | Flight to Hong Kong | Tony Dumont | Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | Raw Edge | Tex Kirby | Average | Similar → |
| 1956 | Red Sundown | Alec Longmire | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | The Treasure of Pancho Villa | Tom Bryan | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | Day is Done | Master Sgt. Norris | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | The Looters | Jesse Hill | Average | Similar → |
| 1954 | A Bullet Is Waiting | Ed Stone | Average | Similar → |
| 1954 | Dawn at Socorro | Brett Wade | Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | The Yellow Tomahawk | Adam | Average | Similar → |
| 1954 | River of No Return | Harry Weston | Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | How to Marry a Millionaire | Eben | Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | Powder River | Chino Bullock | Average | Similar → |
| 1953 | The Silver Whip | Sheriff Tom Davisson | Average | Similar → |
| 1952 | Way of a Gaucho | Martin Penalosa | Average | Similar → |
| 1952 | With a Song in My Heart | John Burn | Average | Similar → |
| 1951 | I'd Climb the Highest Mountain | Jack Stark | Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | Rogue River | Ownie Rogers | Average | Similar → |
| 1950 | A Ticket to Tomahawk | Dakota | Average | Similar → |
| 1949 | Massacre River | Phil Acton | Average | Similar → |
| 1947 | The Red House | Teller | Average | Similar → |
| 1945 | Where Do We Go from Here? | Soldier Leaving Canteen (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1945 | The Bullfighters | El Brillante - Disgusted Matador (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1944 | Something for the Boys | Soldier (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
Rory Calhoun - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Rory Calhoun?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Rory Calhoun is "Bad Jim" with a rating of 7.3/10.
How many movies has Rory Calhoun acted in?
Rory Calhoun has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Rory Calhoun?
Other notable films include "Dawn at Socorro", "Requiem for a Heavyweight", and "Fascination: Unauthorized Story of Marilyn Monroe".