Walter Huston
ActingAbout Walter Huston
Walter Thomas Huston (April 5, 1883 – April 7, 1950) was a Canadian actor and singer. Huston won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in The Treasure of the Sierra Madre (1948), directed by his son John Huston. He is the patriarch of the four generations of the Huston acting family, including his son John, grandchildren Anjelica Huston, Danny Huston, Allegra Huston, and great-grandchild Jack Huston. Description above from the Wikipedia article Walter Huston, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Walter Huston 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: Drama
The majority of Walter Huston'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 52% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Walter Huston remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Going Hollywood: The '30s, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Walter Huston Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Walter Huston's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Walter Huston.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | A Compassionate Spy | Self (archive footage) (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 2008 | Thou Shalt Not: Sex, Sin and Censorship in Pre-Code Hollywood | Various Roles (archive footage) | Average | Similar → |
| 2004 | Checking Out: Grand Hotel | Self (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Discovering Treasure: The Story of 'The Treasure of the Sierra Madre' | Howard (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | Joan Crawford: Always the Star | Self (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | John Huston: The Man, the Movies, the Maverick | Self (archive footage) | Average | Similar → |
| 1984 | Going Hollywood: The '30s | (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | Hollywood Out-takes and Rare Footage | Self (archive footage) (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1975 | Brother, Can You Spare a Dime? | Self (archive footage) | Average | Similar → |
| 1957 | Armored Attack! | Dr. Kurin | Average | Similar → |
| 1950 | The Furies | T. C. Jeffords | Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | The Great Sinner | General Ostrovsky | Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | The Treasure of the Sierra Madre | Howard | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | Duel in the Sun | The Sinkiller | Average | Similar → |
| 1946 | Let There Be Light | Narrator (voice) (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | Dragonwyck | Ephraim Wells | Hit | Similar → |
| 1945 | And Then There Were None | Edward Armstrong | Hit | Similar → |
| 1945 | War Comes to America | Narrator | Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | Why We Fight: The Battle of China | Abraham Lincoln | Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | Dragon Seed | Ling Tan | Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | Twenty Years After | (archive footage) | Average | Similar → |
| 1943 | War Department Report | Narrator (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 1943 | The North Star | Dr. Kurin | Average | Similar → |
| 1943 | Why We Fight: The Battle of Britain | Narrator | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | Edge of Darkness | Dr. Martin Stensgard | Average | Similar → |
| 1943 | Why We Fight: Divide and Conquer | Narrator | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | Why We Fight: The Nazis Strike | Narrator | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | Our Russian Front | Narrator | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Yankee Doodle Dandy | Jerry Cohan | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Why We Fight: Prelude to War | Self - Narrator (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | In This Our Life | Bartender (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Always in My Heart | MacKenzie Scott | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | The Shanghai Gesture | Sir Guy Charteris | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | Swamp Water | Thursday Ragan | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | The Maltese Falcon | Captain Jacoby (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | All That Money Can Buy | Mr. Scratch | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | The Light That Failed | Torpenhow | Average | Similar → |
| 1936 | Dodsworth | Sam Dodsworth | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Rhodes of Africa | Cecil John Rhodes | Average | Similar → |
| 1935 | Hollywood Hobbies | Himself | Average | Similar → |
| 1934 | Keep 'Em Rolling | Sgt. Benjamin E. Walsh | Average | Similar → |
| 1933 | Gabriel Over the White House | Hon. Judson Hammond - The President of the United States | Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | Rain | Alfred Davidson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | Kongo | Flint | Average | Similar → |
| 1932 | American Madness | Thomas Dickson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | Night Court | Judge Andrew J. Moffett | Average | Similar → |
| 1931 | The Ruling Voice | Jack Bannister | Average | Similar → |
| 1931 | The Star Witness | District Attorney Whitlock | Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | The Criminal Code | Mark Brady | Average | Similar → |
| 1930 | Behind the Make-Up | Joe in Clark & White's Office (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
Walter Huston - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Walter Huston?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Walter Huston is "Going Hollywood: The '30s" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Walter Huston acted in?
Walter Huston has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Walter Huston?
Other notable films include "The Treasure of the Sierra Madre", "The Maltese Falcon", and "Joan Crawford: Always the Star".