John Bartha - Actor Profile

John Bartha

Acting
Freshness: Jan 21, 2026
50Total Films
7.3 Highest Rated
Born: Feb 6, 1915

About John Bartha

János Bartha (born Budapest c. 1920) is a Hungarian former film actor who appeared primarily in Spaghetti Westerns in the 1960s and 1970s. He is probably most recognizable in western cinema for his role as the Sheriff who captured Tuco in the 1966 Sergio Leone film, The Good, the Bad and the Ugly. He made nearly 80 appearances in film between 1951 and 1981. Description above from the Wikipedia article John Bartha, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of John Bartha reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Western

The majority of John Bartha's filmography leans towards the Western 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 14% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), John Bartha remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Don't Torture a Duckling, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best John Bartha Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from John Bartha's career based on audience ratings.

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of John Bartha.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1981 Cannibal Ferox NYC Drug Enforcer Flop Similar →
1980 Why Did You Pick On Me? Police Chief Average Similar →
1976 Moses the Lawgiver Ägypter Average Similar →
1976 Salon Kitty Gestapo Agent (uncredited) Average Similar →
1975 Il cav. Costante Nicosia demoniaco, ovvero Dracula in Brianza Concierge Average Similar →
1975 Eyeball Mr. Hamilton Average Similar →
1974 Challenge to White Fang Mountie Sergeant Average Similar →
1974 Daisy Miller Hotel Receptionist Rome Average Similar →
1973 White Fang Giubba rossa Average Similar →
1973 The Great Kidnapping Policeman Hit Similar →
1973 Tequila! Sheriff Flop Similar →
1972 The Sicilian Connection - Average Similar →
1972 The Master Touch Murdered Security Guard Average Similar →
1972 Don't Torture a Duckling Policeman (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1972 Man of the East Jeremiah Hit Similar →
1972 The Night of the Devils Sawmill Owner Average Similar →
1972 Two Brothers in Trinity Carson, Stage Escort Average Similar →
1972 They Were Still Called... The Most and the Least Francesco's uncle Average Similar →
1971 Return of Sabata Sheriff Average Similar →
1971 They Call Me Hallelujah Deadman Average Similar →
1971 The Clan of the Two Borsalini gioielliere Hit Similar →
1970 I due maggiolini più matti del mondo Anastasia Flop Similar →
1970 The Adventures of Gerard - Average Similar →
1969 The Conspiracy of Torture eccellenza #1 Hit Similar →
1969 Sabata Sheriff Average Similar →
1969 Kill Rommel! Colonel Braddock Flop Similar →
1968 No Graves on Boot Hill - Flop Similar →
1968 A Sky Full of Stars for a Roof - Average Similar →
1968 Johnny Hamlet il capocomico Average Similar →
1968 A Minute to Pray, a Second to Die - Average Similar →
1968 L'oro di Londra - Hit Similar →
1968 If You Want to Live... Shoot! Businessman Average Similar →
1967 The Dirty Outlaws Wallace Average Similar →
1967 Son of Django - Average Similar →
1967 Killer Caliber .32 Parker Flop Similar →
1966 Django Shoots First - Flop Similar →
1966 Rojo Judge Flop Similar →
1966 Arizona Colt - Average Similar →
1966 The Man Who Laughs Giovanni Flop Similar →
1966 Massacre Time - Average Similar →
1966 War Between the Planets Dr. Smith Flop Similar →
1966 Ringo and His Golden Pistol Bernal, l'alcalde di Barrancos Flop Similar →
1965 The Relentless Four John Average Similar →
1965 Hands of a Gunfighter Sheriff Fred Average Similar →
1964 Oh! Those Most Secret Agents Doctor (uncredited) Flop Similar →
1964 Man of the Cursed Valley Padre Ryan Flop Similar →
1964 The Maniacs Literary Critic (Segment "la parolaccia") (uncredited) Flop Similar →
1963 The Pink Panther Policeman (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1963 I Am Semiramis Althar Flop Similar →
1955 Hit and Run - Flop Similar →

John Bartha - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of John Bartha?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring John Bartha is "Don't Torture a Duckling" with a rating of 7.3/10.

How many movies has John Bartha acted in?

John Bartha has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by John Bartha?

Other notable films include "The Pink Panther", "The Great Kidnapping", and "L'oro di Londra".