Tom Dugan
ActingAbout Tom Dugan
Tom Dugan was born on January 1, 1889 in Dublin, Ireland as Thomas J. Dugan. He was an actor, known for To Be or Not to Be (1942), Take Me Out to the Ball Game (1949) and Good News (1947). He was married to Marie Raymond and Marie Engle. He died on March 7, 1955 in Redlands, California.
Tom Dugan Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Tom Dugan reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Tom Dugan's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 70% of Tom Dugan'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 Hi, Beautiful, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Tom Dugan Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Tom Dugan's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Tom Dugan has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | Crashout | Ed | Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | You Never Can Tell | Bus Driver (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | Inside the Walls of Folsom Prison | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1951 | The Lemon Drop Kid | No Thumbs Charlie | Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | On the Town | Officer Tracy (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | Take Me Out to the Ball Game | Slappy Burke | Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | Alias Nick Beal | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | Always Together | Herman Gimmick, Second Cab Driver (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | Good News | Pooch | Average | Similar → |
| 1947 | Song of the Thin Man | Policeman Davis (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | The Best Years of Our Lives | Doorman (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1945 | Her Highness and the Bellboy | Waiter at Jake's Joint (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1945 | Lady on a Train | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | The Thin Man Goes Home | Studs Lonnegan (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | Hi, Beautiful | Bus Driver | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | Johnny Come Lately | Cop | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | Bataan | Sam Malloy | Average | Similar → |
| 1943 | The Amazing Mrs. Holliday | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | The Meanest Man in the World | Cop in Park (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | The Major and the Minor | Con Man (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Orchestra Wives | Bus Driver (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | Moontide | First Waiter (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | To Be or Not to Be | Bronski | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | We Go Fast | Jonathan Doremus Dimwitt | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | Cross-Country Romance | Pete | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | The Ghost Breakers | Raspy Kelly | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Saturday's Children | Second Carpenter (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Johnny Apollo | Tom Dugan - Prisoner (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Too Many Husbands | Sullivan | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | The House of Fear | Mike | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Love Affair | Drunk with Christmas Tree (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | The Lady and the Mob | Brains Logan | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | The Lone Wolf Spy Hunt | Police Sgt. Devan | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | They Made Me a Criminal | Man Behind Grandma (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1938 | Sing, You Sinners | Race Track Fan | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Four Daughters | Jake | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Pennies from Heaven | Crowbar Miller | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | San Francisco | Drunk (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Wife vs. Secretary | Finney | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | I Live My Life | Lecture Hall Guard | Average | Similar → |
| 1935 | Murder in the Fleet | 'Greasy' (Uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1935 | The Gilded Lily | The Bum | Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | Blessed Event | Dick Cooper | Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | American Madness | Depositor (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | The Star Witness | Deputy Brown (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | The Vanishing Legion | Oil Co. Director Warren | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1930 | Night Work | Johnny Harris | Average | Similar → |
| 1930 | She Who Gets Slapped | Tommy Andrews - the Husband | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1930 | The Bad One | Sailor | Average | Similar → |
| 1928 | The Barker | Stuttering Spieler | Hit | Similar → |
Tom Dugan - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Tom Dugan?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Tom Dugan is "Hi, Beautiful" with a rating of 9.5/10.
How many movies has Tom Dugan acted in?
Tom Dugan has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Tom Dugan?
Other notable films include "The Vanishing Legion", "She Who Gets Slapped", and "To Be or Not to Be".