Charles Bickford
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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Charles Bickford (January 1, 1891 – November 9, 1967) was an American actor best known for his supporting roles. He was nominated three times for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor, for The Song of Bernadette (1943), The Farmer's Daughter (1947), and Johnny Belinda (1948). Other notable roles include Whirlpool (1948), A Star is Born (1954) and The Big Country (1958). Description above from the Wikipedia article Charles Bickford, licensed under CC-BY-SA,full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Charles Bickford 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 Charles Bickford'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 46% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Charles Bickford remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Street of Missing Men, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Charles Bickford Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Charles Bickford's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Charles Bickford.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Complicated Women | Self (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1966 | A Big Hand for the Little Lady | Benson Tropp | Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | Della | Hugh Stafford | Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | Days of Wine and Roses | Ellis Arnesen | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | The Unforgiven | Zeb Rawlins | Average | Similar → |
| 1958 | Days of Wine and Roses | Ellis Arnesen | Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | The Big Country | Major Henry Terrill | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | Forbidden Area | Gen. Keaton | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | The Court-Martial of Billy Mitchell | Gen. Jimmy Guthrie | Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | Not as a Stranger | Dr. Dave W. Runkleman | Average | Similar → |
| 1954 | A Star Is Born | Oliver Niles | Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | The Last Posse | Sampson Drune | Average | Similar → |
| 1951 | Jim Thorpe – All-American | Glenn S. 'Pop' Warner | Average | Similar → |
| 1950 | Branded | Mr. Lavery | Average | Similar → |
| 1950 | Riding High | J.L. Higgins | Average | Similar → |
| 1950 | Guilty of Treason | Cardinal Joszef Mindszenty | Average | Similar → |
| 1950 | Whirlpool | Lt. James Colton | Average | Similar → |
| 1948 | Command Decision | Elmer Brockhurst | Average | Similar → |
| 1948 | Johnny Belinda | Black MacDonald | Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | Brute Force | Gallagher | Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | The Woman on the Beach | Tod Butler | Average | Similar → |
| 1947 | The Farmer's Daughter | Joseph Clancy | Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | Duel in the Sun | Sam Pierce | Average | Similar → |
| 1945 | Fallen Angel | Mark Judd | Hit | Similar → |
| 1945 | Captain Eddie | William Rickenbacker | Average | Similar → |
| 1944 | Wing and a Prayer | Captain Waddell | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | The Song of Bernadette | Father Peyramale | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | Mr. Lucky | Hard Swede | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Tarzan's New York Adventure | Buck Rand | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | Reap the Wild Wind | Mate of the 'Tyfib' | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | Riders of Death Valley | Wolf Reade | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Of Mice and Men | Slim | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Street of Missing Men | Cash Darwin | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Romance of the Redwoods | Steve Blake | Average | Similar → |
| 1938 | Valley of the Giants | Howard Fallon | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | Thunder Trail | Lee Tate | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | High, Wide and Handsome | Red Scanlon | Average | Similar → |
| 1936 | The Plainsman | John Lattimer | Average | Similar → |
| 1936 | Pride of the Marines | Steve Riley | Average | Similar → |
| 1935 | East of Java | Red McGovern / Harvey Bowers | Average | Similar → |
| 1935 | The Farmer Takes a Wife | Jotham Klore | Average | Similar → |
| 1935 | A Notorious Gentleman | Kirk Arlen | Average | Similar → |
| 1934 | Little Miss Marker | Big Steve Halloway | Average | Similar → |
| 1932 | Vanity Street | Brian Murphy | Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | Scandal for Sale | Jerry Strong | Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | Panama Flo | Pearl | Hit | Similar → |
| 1930 | River's End | Keith / Conniston | Average | Similar → |
| 1930 | Anna Christie | Matt Burke | Average | Similar → |
| 1929 | Hell's Heroes | Bob Sangster | Hit | Similar → |
| 1929 | Dynamite | Hagon Derk | Average | Similar → |
Charles Bickford - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Charles Bickford?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Charles Bickford is "Street of Missing Men" with a rating of 9.0/10.
How many movies has Charles Bickford acted in?
Charles Bickford has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Charles Bickford?
Other notable films include "The Big Country", "Days of Wine and Roses", and "Forbidden Area".