Roy Engel
ActingCareer Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Roy Engel 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: Drama
The majority of Roy Engel's filmography leans towards the Drama 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 38% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Roy Engel remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Night of the Hunter, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Roy Engel Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Roy Engel's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Roy Engel.
| 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 | The Magnetic Monster | Gen. Behan | 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 → |
| 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".