Ross Alexander - Actor Profile

Ross Alexander

Acting
Updated: Apr 13, 2026
20Total Films
7.2 Highest Rated
Born: Jul 27, 1907
Birth Place: Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA

Ross Alexander Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Ross Alexander reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 20 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 15% of Ross Alexander'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 Captain Blood, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Ross Alexander Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Ross Alexander's career based on audience ratings.

★7.2
Captain Blood (1935) movie poster
★7.2

Captain Blood: Dr. Peter Blood, unjustly convicted of treason and exiled from England, becomes a notorious pirate.

Captain Blood

1935•Adventure
★6.5
Gentlemen Are Born (1934) movie poster
★6.5

Gentlemen Are Born: A well-cloistered and protected-against-reality group of college students get their diplomas in the heart of the Great D

Gentlemen Are Born

1934•Drama
★6.5
Shipmates Forever (1935) movie poster
★6.5

Shipmates Forever: An admiral's son with no interest in carrying on the family tradition is a successful crooner. He finally joins the Navy

Shipmates Forever

1935•Drama
★6.3
A Midsummer Night's Dream (1935) movie poster
★6.3

A Midsummer Night's Dream: Four young people escape Athens to a forest where the king and queen of the fairies are quarreling, while meanwhile, a t

A Midsummer Night's Dream

1935•Fantasy
★6.0
Going Highbrow (1935) movie poster
★6.0

Going Highbrow: A ditzy wife yearns to join "high society" when she and her husband become suddenly wealthy.

Going Highbrow

1935•Comedy

Full Filmography

Every movie Ross Alexander has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1989 Death Scenes Self (archive footage) Flop Similar →
1937 Ready, Willing and Able Barry Granville Flop Similar →
1936 Breakdowns of 1936 Self Flop Similar →
1936 Here Comes Carter Kent Carter Flop Similar →
1936 China Clipper Tom Collins Average Similar →
1936 Hot Money Chick Randall Flop Similar →
1936 I Married a Doctor Erik Valborg Flop Similar →
1936 Brides Are Like That Bill McAllister Flop Similar →
1936 Boulder Dam Rusty Noonan Flop Similar →
1935 A Dream Comes True Himself (uncredited) Average Similar →
1935 Captain Blood Jeremy Pitt Hit Similar →
1935 Shipmates Forever Lafayette 'Sparks' Brown Hit Similar →
1935 A Midsummer Night's Dream Demetrius Average Similar →
1935 We're in the Money C. Richard Courtney Average Similar →
1935 Going Highbrow Harley Marsh Average Similar →
1935 Maybe It's Love Rims O'Neil Average Similar →
1934 Flirtation Walk Oskie Berry Average Similar →
1934 Gentlemen Are Born Tom Martin Hit Similar →
1934 Social Register Lester Trout Flop Similar →
1932 The Wiser Sex Jimmy O'Neill Average Similar →

Ross Alexander - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Ross Alexander?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Ross Alexander is "Captain Blood" with a rating of 7.2/10.

How many movies has Ross Alexander acted in?

Ross Alexander has been featured in at least 20 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Ross Alexander?

Other notable films include "Gentlemen Are Born", "Shipmates Forever", and "A Midsummer Night's Dream".

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