Ross Alexander

Acting

Freshness: Jan 19, 2026

20Total Films

7.2 Highest Rated

Born: Jul 27, 1907

Birth Place: Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Ross Alexander reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 20 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Comedy

The majority of Ross Alexander's filmography leans towards the Comedy 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 15% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Ross Alexander remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Captain Blood, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Ross Alexander Movies Ranked

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

★7.2

★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

★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

★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

★6.0

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

Going Highbrow

1935•Comedy

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Ross Alexander.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
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".