Roy Engel
ActingRoy Engel Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Roy Engel 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 Roy Engel's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 38% of Roy Engel'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 The Night of the Hunter, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Roy Engel Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Roy Engel's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Roy Engel has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Kingdom of the Spiders | Mayor Connors | Average | Similar → |
| 1977 | The Amazing Howard Hughes | Production Manager | Average | Similar → |
| 1975 | Switchblade Sisters | Jobo | Average | Similar → |
| 1972 | Silent Running | Anderson (voice/uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1971 | The Last Child | Conductor | Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | The Last Movie | Harry Anderson | Average | Similar → |
| 1971 | Lawman | Bartender | Hit | Similar → |
| 1969 | Take the Money and Run | Prison Guard | Hit | Similar → |
| 1966 | The Magnificent Stranger | Bartender | Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | Your Cheatin' Heart | Joe Rauch | Average | Similar → |
| 1964 | Viva Las Vegas | Mr. Baker (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1963 | It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World | Patrolman / Police Radio Voice Unit F-14 (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | Spartacus | Roman Businessman (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | Wake Me When It's Over | General from Pentagon (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1960 | Hell Bent for Leather | Blacksmith (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1959 | A Dog's Best Friend | Sheriff Dan Murdock | Average | Similar → |
| 1958 | Some Came Running | Sheriff (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | The Gun Runners | Caz (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1958 | The Colossus of New York | Police Inspector | Average | Similar → |
| 1958 | The Law and Jake Wade | Avery | Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | Escape from San Quentin | Hap | Average | Similar → |
| 1957 | Not of This Earth | Desk Sergeant | Average | Similar → |
| 1956 | Three Violent People | Carpetbagger | Average | Similar → |
| 1956 | Frontier Gambler | Tom McBride | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | The Naked Dawn | Guntz (fence) | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | The Night of the Hunter | Sheriff | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | A Bullet for Joey | Truck Driver (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1954 | Suddenly | Driver Asking Slim for Directions (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1954 | The Mad Magician | Detective (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | Executive Suite | Jimmy Farrell (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | Dangerous Mission | Hume | Average | Similar → |
| 1953 | I, the Jury | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1953 | The Golden Blade | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | The Band Wagon | Reporter (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | One Girl's Confession | Bar Manager (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1953 | Jungle Drums of Africa | First Constable | Average | Similar → |
| 1952 | The Black Castle | Burgher | Average | Similar → |
| 1952 | Breakdown | Al Bell | Average | Similar → |
| 1951 | Chicago Calling | Pete | Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | The Well | Gleason | Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | You Never Can Tell | Police Turnkey (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | Strangers on a Train | Policeman (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | The Man from Planet X | Tommy the Constable | Average | Similar → |
| 1951 | M | Police Chief Regan | Average | Similar → |
| 1951 | Rogue River | Ed Colby | Average | Similar → |
| 1950 | The Killer That Stalked New York | Colonel (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1950 | Outrage | Sheriff Charlie Hanlon | Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | Shakedown | Waiter Captain (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1949 | D.O.A. | Police Captain (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | Red, Hot and Blue | Restaurant Patron (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
Roy Engel - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Roy Engel?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Roy Engel is "The Night of the Hunter" with a rating of 7.9/10.
How many movies has Roy Engel acted in?
Roy Engel has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Roy Engel?
Other notable films include "Strangers on a Train", "Spartacus", and "The Well".