Tom Wilson
ActingCareer Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Tom Wilson reveals a career defined by exceptional commercial consistency. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Tom Wilson's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 78% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Tom Wilson remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Rainmaker, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Tom Wilson Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Tom Wilson's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Tom Wilson.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | The Chaplin Revue | Various (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | Warlock | Townsman (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | Illegal | Courtroom Spectator (uncredited) | Average | 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 | Angels Wash Their Faces | Policeman at Bowling Alley (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 | Average | 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 → |
| 1937 | Once a Doctor | Policeman at Accident | Average | 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 | Wild and Woolly | Casey, Engineer (Uncredited) | Average | 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 Chaplin Revue".