Victor McLaglen
ActingAbout Victor McLaglen
Victor McLaglen was a British-American film actor. He was known as a character actor, particularly in Westerns, and made seven films with John Ford and John Wayne. McLaglen won the Academy Award for Best Actor in 1935 for his role in The Informer.
Victor McLaglen Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Victor McLaglen reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Victor McLaglen's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 36% of Victor McLaglen'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 Fragments: Surviving Pieces of Lost Films, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Victor McLaglen Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Victor McLaglen's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Victor McLaglen has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | John Ford: The Man Who Invented America | Self - Actor (archive footage) | Average | Similar → |
| 2011 | Fragments: Surviving Pieces of Lost Films | Himself (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | Sea Fury | Bellew | Average | Similar → |
| 1956 | Around the World in 80 Days | SS Henrietta Helmsman | Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | Many Rivers to Cross | Cadmus Cherne | Average | Similar → |
| 1954 | Trouble in the Glen | Parlan | Average | Similar → |
| 1954 | Prince Valiant | Boltar | Average | Similar → |
| 1952 | The Quiet Man | Squire 'Red' Will Danaher | Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | Rio Grande | Sgt. Maj. Timothy Quincannon | Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | She Wore a Yellow Ribbon | First Sergeant Quincannon | Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | Fort Apache | Sgt. Festus Mulcahy | Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | The Foxes of Harrow | Mike Farrell | Average | Similar → |
| 1947 | Michigan Kid | Curley Davis | Average | Similar → |
| 1947 | Calendar Girl | Matthew O'Neill | Flop | Similar → |
| 1944 | The Princess and the Pirate | Captain Barrett / The Hook | Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | Roger Touhy, Gangster | Herman "Owl" Banghart | Average | Similar → |
| 1944 | Tampico | Fred Adamson | Average | Similar → |
| 1943 | Forever and a Day | Archibald Spavin | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | China Girl | Bull Weed | Flop | Similar → |
| 1939 | Ex-Champ | Tom 'Gunner' Grey | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | Let Freedom Ring | Chris Mulligan | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | Gunga Din | MacChesney | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | Ali Baba Goes to Town | Himself | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | Wee Willie Winkie | Sgt. Donald MacDuff | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | This Is My Affair | Jock Ramsay | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | Sea Devils | Steve Webb | Average | Similar → |
| 1936 | The Magnificent Brute | 'Big Steve' Andrews | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Under Two Flags | J.C. Doyle | Average | Similar → |
| 1936 | Klondike Annie | Bull Brackett | Average | Similar → |
| 1935 | The Informer | Gypo Nolan | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | The Great Hotel Murder | Andrew W. 'Andy' McCabe | Average | Similar → |
| 1934 | The Captain Hates the Sea | Junius P. Schulte | Average | Similar → |
| 1934 | Murder at the Vanities | Bill Murdock | Average | Similar → |
| 1934 | Hollywood on Parade No. B-1 | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1934 | The Lost Patrol | The Sergeant | Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | Laughing at Life | Dennis P. McHale / Burke / Captain Hale | Average | Similar → |
| 1932 | Guilty as Hell | Detective Capt. T.R. McKinley | Average | Similar → |
| 1932 | While Paris Sleeps | Jacques Costaud | Average | Similar → |
| 1931 | Dishonored | Colonel Kranau | Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | The Stolen Jools | Sergeant Flagg | Average | Similar → |
| 1929 | Happy Days | Minstrel Show Performer | Average | Similar → |
| 1929 | The Black Watch | Captain Donald King | Average | Similar → |
| 1928 | Hangman's House | Denis Hogan | Hit | Similar → |
| 1928 | A Girl in Every Port | Spike Madden | Average | Similar → |
| 1927 | Mother Machree | The Giant of Kilkenny | Average | Similar → |
| 1926 | What Price Glory | Capt. Flagg | Average | Similar → |
| 1926 | Beau Geste | Hank | Average | Similar → |
| 1925 | The Unholy Three | Hercules | Hit | Similar → |
| 1924 | The Passionate Adventure | Herb Harris | Average | Similar → |
| 1923 | Woman to Woman | Nubian Slave (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
Victor McLaglen - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Victor McLaglen?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Victor McLaglen is "Fragments: Surviving Pieces of Lost Films" with a rating of 9.0/10.
How many movies has Victor McLaglen acted in?
Victor McLaglen has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Victor McLaglen?
Other notable films include "Forever and a Day", "The Quiet Man", and "This Is My Affair".