Tom Tryon
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Thomas Lester Tryon (January 14, 1926 – September 4, 1991) was an American actor and novelist. Description above from the Wikipedia article Tom Tryon, licensed under CC-BY-SA,full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Tom Tryon Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Tom Tryon reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 26 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Tom Tryon's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 42% of Tom Tryon'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 Texas John Slaughter: Geronimo's Revenge, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Tom Tryon Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Tom Tryon's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Tom Tryon has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Preminger: Anatomy of a Filmmaker | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | The Horsemen | (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1971 | Johnny Got His Gun | (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1969 | Color Me Dead | Frank Bigelow | Average | Similar → |
| 1968 | The Narco Men | Harry Bell | Flop | Similar → |
| 1967 | Winchester '73 | Lin McAdam | Average | Similar → |
| 1965 | The Glory Guys | Capt. Demas Harrod | Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | In Harm's Way | Mac McConnell | Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | The Cardinal | Stephen Fermoyle | Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | Stampede at Bitter Creek | Texas John Slaughter | Flop | Similar → |
| 1962 | The Longest Day | Lt. Wilson | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | Something's Got to Give | Stephen Burkett | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | Moon Pilot | Capt. Richmond Talbot | Flop | Similar → |
| 1961 | A Holster Full Of Law | Sheriff John Slaughter | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | Marines, Let's Go | Pfc. Skip Roth | Average | Similar → |
| 1960 | The Story of Ruth | Mahlon | Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | Texas John Slaughter: Geronimo's Revenge | Texas John Slaughter | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | Disneyland '59 | John Slaughter | Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | Gundown at Sandoval | Texas John Slaughter | Flop | Similar → |
| 1958 | I Married a Monster from Outer Space | Bill Farrell | Average | Similar → |
| 1958 | Strange Witness | David | Flop | Similar → |
| 1957 | The Unholy Wife | San Sanders | Flop | Similar → |
| 1957 | Where's Charley? | Charley Wyckham | Flop | Similar → |
| 1956 | Three Violent People | Beauregard 'Cinch' Saunders | Average | Similar → |
| 1956 | Screaming Eagles | Pvt. Mason | Average | Similar → |
| 1956 | The Scarlet Hour | E.V. 'Marsh' Marshall | Flop | Similar → |
Tom Tryon - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Tom Tryon?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Tom Tryon is "Texas John Slaughter: Geronimo's Revenge" with a rating of 8.0/10.
How many movies has Tom Tryon acted in?
Tom Tryon has been featured in at least 26 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Tom Tryon?
Other notable films include "A Holster Full Of Law", "Preminger: Anatomy of a Filmmaker", and "Something's Got to Give".