What is Tom Lester's latest movie?

Tom Lester's most recent film is "Campin' Buddies" (2014).

Is Tom Lester a good actor?

Tom Lester has an average audience rating of 4.8/10 across 8 films on movieMx, with standout performances in Pistol: The Birth of a Legend, Benji, Intruder.

Tom Lester

Q: What is the best movie of Tom Lester?

According to audience ratings on movieMx, the best movie starring Tom Lester is "Pistol: The Birth of a Legend" with a rating of 6.6/10.

Q: How many movies has Tom Lester acted in?

Tom Lester has been featured in at least 8 major films. Their complete ranked filmography is listed on this page.

Acting

Updated: Apr 13, 2026

8Total Films

6.6 Highest Rated

Born: Sep 23, 1938

Birth Place: Mississippi, USA

About Tom Lester

Tom Lester was an American actor and evangelist. He is most remembered for his role as Eb Dawson on the 1965-1971 television series Green Acres. He also appeared as the Eb Dawson character in six 1966-1967 episodes of Petticoat Junction and three 1968 episodes of The Beverly Hillbillies.

Tom Lester Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Tom Lester reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 8 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 13% of Tom Lester'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 Pistol: The Birth of a Legend, which stands out as a key performance.

Best Tom Lester Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Tom Lester's career based on audience ratings.

★6.6

Pistol: The Birth of a Legend (1991) movie poster

★6.6

Pistol: The Birth of a Legend: A story about the great basketball player "Pistol" Pete Maravich when he was in the eighth grade. He plays on the varsit

Pistol: The Birth of a Legend

1991•Drama

★6.3

★6.3

Benji: Benji is a stray who has nonetheless worked his way into the hearts of a number of the townspeople, who give him food an

Benji

1974•Adventure

★6.3

★6.3

Intruder: The overnight stock crew of a local supermarket find themselves being stalked and slashed by a mysterious maniac.

Intruder

1989•Horror

★6.0

★6.0

Donovan's Kid: Timothy Donovan, a con-man, returns to San Francisco to see his wife and daughter. Realizing his family is under the con

Donovan's Kid

1979•Western

★6.0

★6.0

Huntin' Buddies: Country legend Mel Tillis, "Green Acres" alum Tom Lester and silly man supreme Tim Conway provide a crash course in how

Huntin' Buddies

2008•Comedy

Full Filmography

Every movie Tom Lester has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2014	Campin' Buddies	Tom	Flop	Similar →
2008	Huntin' Buddies	Tom	Average	Similar →
1995	Gordy	Cousin Jake	Flop	Similar →
1991	Pistol: The Birth of a Legend	Pete as adult	Hit	Similar →
1990	Return to Green Acres	Eb Dawson	Flop	Similar →
1989	Intruder	Officer Mathews	Average	Similar →
1979	Donovan's Kid	Photographer	Average	Similar →
1974	Benji	Riley	Average	Similar →

Tom Lester - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Tom Lester?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Tom Lester is "Pistol: The Birth of a Legend" with a rating of 6.6/10.

How many movies has Tom Lester acted in?

Tom Lester has been featured in at least 8 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Tom Lester?

Other notable films include "Benji", "Intruder", and "Donovan's Kid".