Tom Ligon - Actor Profile

Tom Ligon

Acting
Updated: Apr 10, 2026
14Total Films
7.5 Highest Rated
Born: Sep 10, 1940
Birth Place: New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

Tom Ligon Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Tom Ligon reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 14 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 14% of Tom Ligon'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 Nothing But a Man, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Tom Ligon Movies Ranked

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

★7.5
Nothing But a Man (1964) movie poster
★7.5

Nothing But a Man: A proud black man and his school-teacher wife face discriminatory challenges in 1960s America.

Nothing But a Man

1964•Drama
★7.2
The Execution of Private Slovik (1974) movie poster
★7.2

The Execution of Private Slovik: The story of Eddie Slovik, who was executed by the Army in 1945, the only American soldier to be executed for desertion

The Execution of Private Slovik

1974•War
★6.3
Paint Your Wagon (1969) movie poster
★6.3

Paint Your Wagon: A Michigan farmer and a prospector form a partnership in the California gold country. Their adventures include buying an

Paint Your Wagon

1969•Comedy
★6.1
Cast Party (2015) movie poster
★6.1

Cast Party: Podcast giants join forces for one night in New York City, to create the "Lollapalooza of podcasts." Featuring live stag

Cast Party

2015•Comedy
★6.0
Judge Horton and the Scottsboro Boys (1976) movie poster
★6.0

Judge Horton and the Scottsboro Boys: In 1930s Alabama, nine young black men are accused of raping two white women. The judge in the case, unlike the rest of

Judge Horton and the Scottsboro Boys

1976•Drama

Full Filmography

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

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2015 Cast Party God Average Similar →
1989 Cutting Class Mr. Ingalls Flop Similar →
1983 The Demon Murder Case Phillip Russo Average Similar →
1982 Young Doctors in Love Soap Cameos Flop Similar →
1977 Joyride Sanders Flop Similar →
1976 Judge Horton and the Scottsboro Boys Lester Carter Average Similar →
1975 F. Scott Fitzgerald in Hollywood Alan Campbell Flop Similar →
1975 The Black Box Murders - Flop Similar →
1974 The Execution of Private Slovik Childs Hit Similar →
1973 Bang the Drum Slowly Piney Average Similar →
1973 The Last American Hero Lamar Average Similar →
1971 Jump Chester Jump Flop Similar →
1969 Paint Your Wagon Horton Fenty Average Similar →
1964 Nothing But a Man Teenager Super Hit Similar →

Tom Ligon - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Tom Ligon?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Tom Ligon is "Nothing But a Man" with a rating of 7.5/10.

How many movies has Tom Ligon acted in?

Tom Ligon has been featured in at least 14 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Tom Ligon?

Other notable films include "The Execution of Private Slovik", "Paint Your Wagon", and "Cast Party".

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