Robert Cornthwaite
ActingCareer Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Robert Cornthwaite 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 Robert Cornthwaite'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 30% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Robert Cornthwaite remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Robert Cornthwaite Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Robert Cornthwaite's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Robert Cornthwaite.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | The Primevals | Lloyd Trent | Average | Similar → |
| 2005 | The Sky Is Falling: Making 'The War of the Worlds' | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 2005 | The Naked Monster | Dr. Carrington | Flop | Similar → |
| 1994 | Dead Man's Revenge | Storekeeper | Flop | Similar → |
| 1993 | Matinee | Dr. Flankon (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | Frame Up | Earl Cott | Flop | Similar → |
| 1989 | Time Trackers | Dr. Alistair Craig | Flop | Similar → |
| 1987 | Who's That Girl | Minister | Average | Similar → |
| 1983 | Deal of the Century | Huddleston | Flop | Similar → |
| 1983 | Doctor Detroit | Professor Blount | Flop | Similar → |
| 1982 | The Day the Bubble Burst | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1979 | Beggarman, Thief | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1979 | Love's Savage Fury | Dr. Tighe | Flop | Similar → |
| 1976 | Futureworld | Mr. Reed | Average | Similar → |
| 1976 | Crackle of Death | Dr. Hartfield | Average | Similar → |
| 1973 | The Six Million Dollar Man | Dr. Ashburn | Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | The Devil's Daughter | Pastor Dixon | Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | The Longest Night | Frank Cavanaugh | Average | Similar → |
| 1972 | Journey Through Rosebud | Hearing Officer | Flop | Similar → |
| 1972 | Killer by Night | Dr. Bradville | Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | Two on a Bench | Mr. Hayes | Flop | Similar → |
| 1971 | The Peace Killers | Ben | Flop | Similar → |
| 1971 | Environment | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1970 | Colossus: The Forbin Project | First Scientist | Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | The Legend of Lylah Clare | Studio Photo Archivist (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1967 | Waterhole #3 | George - Hotel Clerk | Average | Similar → |
| 1967 | The Ride to Hangman's Tree | Harper | Flop | Similar → |
| 1966 | The Ghost & Mr. Chicken | Springer | Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? | Dr. Shelby | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | The Grim Reaper | Mr. Phillips | Flop | Similar → |
| 1960 | No Greater Love | Dr. Bergman | Flop | Similar → |
| 1959 | Day of the Outlaw | Tommy Preston, Wyoming Hotel Owner | Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | Ten Seconds to Hell | Franz Loeffler | Average | Similar → |
| 1959 | Destination Space | Sen. Royce | Flop | Similar → |
| 1958 | The Power of the Resurrection | Caiaphas | Flop | Similar → |
| 1957 | Hell on Devil's Island | Gov. Renault | Average | Similar → |
| 1957 | The Spirit of St. Louis | Harry Knight - Lindbergh Student (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | The Leather Saint | Dr. Lomas | Flop | Similar → |
| 1955 | The Purple Mask | Napoleon Bonaparte | Flop | Similar → |
| 1955 | Kiss Me Deadly | FBI Agent | Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | Stranger on Horseback | Arnold Hammer | Average | Similar → |
| 1954 | Day of Triumph | Simon the Zealot | Flop | Similar → |
| 1953 | The War of the Worlds | Dr. Pryor | Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | The Studebaker Story | Frederick S. Fish | Flop | Similar → |
| 1952 | Monkey Business | Dr. Zoldeck | Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | Something to Live For | Young Man (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | His Kind of Woman | Hernandez (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | The Thing from Another World | Dr. Arthur Carrington | Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | Gambling House | Stefan (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1950 | Union Station | Emergency Room Orderly (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
Robert Cornthwaite - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Robert Cornthwaite?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Robert Cornthwaite is "What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?" with a rating of 7.9/10.
How many movies has Robert Cornthwaite acted in?
Robert Cornthwaite has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Robert Cornthwaite?
Other notable films include "Kiss Me Deadly", "Killer by Night", and "Colossus: The Forbin Project".