Tommy Dorsey - Actor Profile

Tommy Dorsey

Acting
Updated: Apr 15, 2026
18Total Films
7.0 Highest Rated
Born: Nov 19, 1905
Birth Place: Shenandoah, Pennsylvania, USA

Tommy Dorsey Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Tommy Dorsey reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 18 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 11% of Tommy Dorsey'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 This Is Elvis, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Tommy Dorsey Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Tommy Dorsey's career based on audience ratings.

★7.0
This Is Elvis (1981) movie poster
★7.0

This Is Elvis: Though several actors portray Elvis Presley at different stages of his life, this documentary is comprised mostly of act

This Is Elvis

1981•Drama
★6.9
That's Entertainment, Part II (1976) movie poster
★6.9

That's Entertainment, Part II: Gene Kelly and Fred Astaire present more golden moments from the MGM film library, this time including comedy and drama

That's Entertainment, Part II

1976•Documentary
★6.4
Du Barry Was a Lady (1943) movie poster
★6.4

Du Barry Was a Lady: Hat check man Louis Blore is in love with nightclub star May Daly. May, however, is in love with a poor dancer but wants

Du Barry Was a Lady

1943•Comedy
★6.3
A Song Is Born (1948) movie poster
★6.3

A Song Is Born: The story of seven scholars in search of an expert to teach them about swing music. They seem to have found the perfect

A Song Is Born

1948•Comedy
★6.3
Presenting Lily Mars (1943) movie poster
★6.3

Presenting Lily Mars: Starstruck Indiana small-town girl Lily is pestering theatrical producer John Thornway for a role but he is reluctant.

Presenting Lily Mars

1943•Music

Full Filmography

Every movie Tommy Dorsey has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1981 This Is Elvis Self (archive footage) (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1976 That's Entertainment, Part II (archive footage) Hit Similar →
1951 Disc Jockey Himself Flop Similar →
1948 A Song Is Born Tommy Dorsey Average Similar →
1947 The Fabulous Dorseys Tommy Dorsey Average Similar →
1945 Thrill of a Romance Tommy Dorsey Average Similar →
1945 The Great Morgan Tommy Dorsey (archive footage) (uncredited) Average Similar →
1944 Broadway Rhythm Tommy Dorsey Average Similar →
1943 Girl Crazy Tommy Dorsey Flop Similar →
1943 Swing Fever Himself Flop Similar →
1943 Swing Fever Tommy Dorsey (uncredited) Flop Similar →
1943 I Dood It Tommy Dorsey (uncredited) Flop Similar →
1943 Du Barry Was a Lady Tommy Dorsey Average Similar →
1943 Presenting Lily Mars Tommy Dorsey Average Similar →
1942 Ship Ahoy Tommy Dorsey Average Similar →
1941 Birth of the Blues Self (archive footage) Average Similar →
1941 Las Vegas Nights Himself Average Similar →
1930 A Night in a Dormitory Trombone Player (uncredited) Flop Similar →

Tommy Dorsey - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Tommy Dorsey?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Tommy Dorsey is "This Is Elvis" with a rating of 7.0/10.

How many movies has Tommy Dorsey acted in?

Tommy Dorsey has been featured in at least 18 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Tommy Dorsey?

Other notable films include "That's Entertainment, Part II", "Du Barry Was a Lady", and "A Song Is Born".

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