Hank Worden
ActingAbout Hank Worden
Raised on a cattle ranch in Montana. Educated at Stanford and the University of Nevada as an engineer. Washed out as an Army pilot. Toured the country in rodeos as a saddle bronc rider. Broke his neck in a horsefall in his 20s, but didn't know it until his 40s. Chosen along with Tex Ritter from a rodeo at Madison Square Garden in New York to appear in the Broadway play "Green Grow the Lilacs", the play from which the musical "Oklahoma" was later derived. Drove a cab in New York, then worked on dude ranches as a wrangler and as a guide on the Bright Angel trail of the Grand Canyon. Recommended by Billie Burke to several movie producers. Became friends with John Wayne, Howard Hawks, and later John Ford, all of whom provided him with much work. Survived by adopted daughter Dawn Henry. Date of Death: 6 December 1992, Los Angeles, California, USA (natural causes)
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Hank Worden reveals a career defined by exceptional commercial consistency. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Western
The majority of Hank Worden's filmography leans towards the Western 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 82% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Hank Worden remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Hazard, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Hank Worden Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Hank Worden's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Hank Worden.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Runaway Train | Old Con | Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | Bronco Billy | Station Mechanic | Average | Similar → |
| 1978 | Big Wednesday | Shopping Cart | Hit | Similar → |
| 1978 | Big Wednesday | Shopping Cart (as Hank Warden) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1977 | Smokey and the Bandit | Trucker (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | Bedknobs and Broomsticks | Old Home Guardsman (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | Big Jake | Hank | Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | Chisum | Stationmaster Elwood | Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | Rio Lobo | Hank - Hotel Clerk (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1969 | True Grit | R. Ryan - Undertaker (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | Hondo and the Apaches | Miner | Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | McLintock! | Curly Fletcher | Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | The Music Man | Undertaker | Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | One-Eyed Jacks | Doc | Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | The Alamo | Parson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | Sergeant Rutledge | Laredo (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | The Horse Soldiers | Deacon Clump | Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | Forty Guns | Marshal John Chisum | Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | Dragoon Wells Massacre | Hopi Charlie | Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | The Quiet Gun | Sampson | Average | Similar → |
| 1956 | Davy Crockett and the River Pirates | Fiddler | Average | Similar → |
| 1956 | The Searchers | Mose Harper | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | Davy Crockett, King of the Wild Frontier | Cave Bar Patron (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1953 | Crime Wave | Sweeney (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | The Big Sky | Poordevil | Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | Boots Malone | Auto Mechanic | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | Wagon Master | Luke Clegg | Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | Father Is a Bachelor | Finnegan (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | When Willie Comes Marching Home | American Legionnaire Band Leader (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | Cover Up | Undertaker | Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | 3 Godfathers | Deputy Curly | Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | Yellow Sky | Rancher, Bank Customer (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | Whispering Smith | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | Red River | Simms Reeves | Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | Tap Roots | Cropper (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | Feudin', Fussin' and A-Fightin' | Clem (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | Hazard | Man in Cheap Hotel (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | Fort Apache | Southern Recruit | Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | The Sainted Sisters | Taub Beasley | Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | The Secret Life of Walter Mitty | Western Character (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | Angel and the Badman | Townsman (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1946 | Duel in the Sun | Party Guest (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1943 | Flesh and Fantasy | Circus Spectator (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Robbers of the Range | Stagecoach Attendant (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Cross-Country Romance | Wedding Witness | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | Northwest Passage | Ranger Tying Oars | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Stagecoach | Cavalryman (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | The Cowboy and the Lady | Cowhand Leonard (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1936 | Come and Get It | Lumberjack (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Barbary Coast | Barfly / Townsman (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
Hank Worden - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Hank Worden?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Hank Worden is "Hazard" with a rating of 8.0/10.
How many movies has Hank Worden acted in?
Hank Worden has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Hank Worden?
Other notable films include "The Searchers", "Stagecoach", and "Boots Malone".