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.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Rory Calhoun reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Western
The majority of Rory Calhoun's filmography leans towards the Western genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 22% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Rory Calhoun remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Bad Jim, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Rory Calhoun Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Rory Calhoun's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Rory Calhoun.
| 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 → |
| 1977 | Mission to Glory: A True Story | Juan Monje | Flop | 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 → |
| 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 | Ain't Misbehavin' | Kenneth Post | Flop | 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 → |
| 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".