Tom Wilson
ActingTom Wilson Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Tom Wilson reflects exceptional commercial consistency. 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 Wilson's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 82% of Tom Wilson'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 The Rainmaker, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Tom Wilson Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Tom Wilson's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Tom Wilson has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | The Chaplin Revue | Various (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | Warlock | Townsman (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | A Star Is Born | Stagehand Carrying Poles / Passerby Outside Hotel (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | Room for One More | Boy Scout Ceremony Attendee (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | Inside the Walls of Folsom Prison | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1951 | The Enforcer | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | The Great Jewel Robber | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | Mr. Skeffington | Witness (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | Action in the North Atlantic | Bar Patron (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | One Foot in Heaven | Fireman Angus (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Sergeant York | Turkey Shoot Participant (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | The Wagons Roll at Night | Barker (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | City for Conquest | Man on Fire Escape (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Boom Town | Man in Saloon (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | They Drive by Night | Man Outside Barney's (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Torrid Zone | Passerby as Train Moves | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Castle on the Hudson | Convict in Yard (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | We Are Not Alone | Extra on Bench in Amusement Park | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Dust Be My Destiny | Work Farm Guard (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | Angels Wash Their Faces | Policeman at Bowling Alley (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | Hell's Kitchen | Guard (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | Women in the Wind | Cleveland Spectator (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | King of the Underworld | Deputy (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1938 | Nancy Drew… Detective | Brennan (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | Varsity Show | Stagehand | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | The Case of the Stuttering Bishop | Yacht Club Attendant Watchman (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | Land Beyond the Law | First Town Loafer (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | The Case of the Black Cat | Waffle Shop Construction Foreman (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | The White Angel | Man 'Cooking' Shirts (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Bullets or Ballots | Jailer (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Early to Bed | Joe | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Road Gang | Bull - Guard at Blackfoot (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Dr. Socrates | Clem - a Townsman | Average | Similar → |
| 1935 | 'G' Men | Agent (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | We Live Again | Guard | Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | Picture Snatcher | Leo | Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | The Vice Squad | Night Court Attendant | Hit | Similar → |
| 1930 | The Doorway to Hell | Big Shot Kelly, Gangster | Average | Similar → |
| 1930 | The Big House | Sandy | Hit | Similar → |
| 1926 | Battling Butler | Battling Butler's Trainer | Hit | Similar → |
| 1926 | The Rainmaker | Chocolate | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1925 | California Straight Ahead | Sambo | Hit | Similar → |
| 1921 | The Kid | Policeman (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1920 | Isobel or the Trail's End | Cpl. Bucky Smith | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1919 | Sunnyside | Boss (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1918 | Shoulder Arms | Dumb German Wood-Cutter | Hit | Similar → |
| 1918 | A Dog's Life | Policeman (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1917 | The Immigrant | Gambler (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1916 | Intolerance: Love's Struggle Throughout the Ages | The Kindly Policeman | Hit | Similar → |
| 1916 | The Half-Breed | Curson | Hit | Similar → |
Tom Wilson - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Tom Wilson?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Tom Wilson is "The Rainmaker" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Tom Wilson acted in?
Tom Wilson has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Tom Wilson?
Other notable films include "Isobel or the Trail's End", "The Kid", and "The Immigrant".