Roy Poole - Actor Profile

Roy Poole

Acting
Updated: Apr 17, 2026
27Total Films
8.0 Highest Rated
Born: Mar 31, 1924
Birth Place: San Bernardino, California, USA

Roy Poole Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Roy Poole reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 27 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 44% of Roy Poole'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 Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Roy Poole Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Roy Poole's career based on audience ratings.

★8.0
Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry (1978) movie poster
★8.0

Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry: 1978 movie starring Morgan Freeman. This movie is the shortened version that was released from the original 3 part mini

Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry

1978•TV Movie
★8.0
Abe Lincoln in Illinois (1964) movie poster
★8.0

Abe Lincoln in Illinois: The life of Abraham Lincoln is traced from the 1830s when he was a struggling backwoods lawyer to winning the Presidency

Abe Lincoln in Illinois

1964•Drama
★7.8
Network (1976) movie poster
★7.8

Network: When veteran anchorman Howard Beale is forced to retire his 25-year post because of his age, he announces to viewers tha

Network

1976•Drama
★7.5
Hellinger's Law (1981) movie poster
★7.5

Hellinger's Law: A flamboyant criminal lawyer named Nick Hellinger takes on the case of a syndicate's accountant (actually a Justice Depa

Hellinger's Law

1981•Drama
★7.1
Up the Down Staircase (1967) movie poster
★7.1

Up the Down Staircase: Sylvia, a novice schoolteacher, is hired to teach English in a high school, but she’s met with an apathetic faculty, a d

Up the Down Staircase

1967•Drama

Full Filmography

Every movie Roy Poole has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1996 O. Henry's Christmas - Flop Similar →
1995 George Romero's Golden Tales 3 - Flop Similar →
1982 A Stranger Is Watching Walter Kurner Flop Similar →
1981 The End of August Dr. Mandalet Flop Similar →
1981 The Greatest Man in the World - Flop Similar →
1981 Hellinger's Law Judge Carroll Super Hit Similar →
1980 Brubaker Dr. Gregory Hit Similar →
1980 OHMS Joe Szabo Flop Similar →
1979 Act of Violence Catherine's Father Hit Similar →
1979 The Ordeal of Patty Hearst Tyler Average Similar →
1978 Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry Granger Super Hit Similar →
1978 The Betsy John Duncan Flop Similar →
1976 Network Sam Haywood Super Hit Similar →
1976 The Tenth Level Dr. Goodman Flop Similar →
1976 The Land of Hope Gustav Gottschalk Flop Similar →
1975 Mandingo Doc Redfield Hit Similar →
1974 The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman Mister Robert Hit Similar →
1974 A Cry in the Wilderness Rex Millard Average Similar →
1972 1776 Stephen Hopkins (RI) Hit Similar →
1972 The Witches of Salem: The Horror and the Hope Stoughton Flop Similar →
1971 Sometimes a Great Notion Jonathan Draeger Hit Similar →
1971 The Face of Fear Glenn Kennedy Average Similar →
1969 Gaily, Gaily Dunne Flop Similar →
1969 The Whole World Is Watching Jim Church Flop Similar →
1967 Up the Down Staircase Mr. McHabe Hit Similar →
1964 Abe Lincoln in Illinois Seth Gale Super Hit Similar →
1962 Experiment in Terror Brad Hit Similar →

Roy Poole - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Roy Poole?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Roy Poole is "Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry" with a rating of 8.0/10.

How many movies has Roy Poole acted in?

Roy Poole has been featured in at least 27 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Roy Poole?

Other notable films include "Abe Lincoln in Illinois", "Network", and "Hellinger's Law".

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