Claude Akins: Movies & Box Office
- films
- 62
- on screen
- 1954–2019
- box office
- $11.1M
- Born
- May 25, 1926
- Birthplace
- Nelson, Georgia, U.S.
- Full name
- Claude Aubrey Akins
- Citizenship
- American
- Occupations
- Actor
- Years active
- 1953-1993
- Spouses
- Therese Fairfield
- Children
- 3
The Best Claude Akins Movies
The films of Claude Akins that made the most at the worldwide box office, biggest first: Battle for the Planet of the Apes (1973) leads with $8.84M. The full ranking adds the most awarded films and the newest releases.
Claude Akins's Career in Numbers
Claude Akins's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Claude Akins works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from The Human Jungle (1954) to The Twilight Zone: A 60th Anniversary Celebration (2019), and the 1950s were the busiest decade.
Claude Akins Movies by Decade
- 1950s 24
- 1960s 13
- 1970s 13
- 1980s 7
- 1990s 4
- 2010s 1
The 1950s were Claude Akins's busiest decade, with 24 films.
Claude Akins Movies by Genre
- Drama 15
- Western 12
- Action 5
- War 5
- Horror 4
- Crime 4
- Tv movie 3
- Thriller 3
- Comedy 3
- Family 2
Drama is the genre Claude Akins has worked in most, with 15 films, ahead of western (12).
Claude Akins Career Milestones
- First film
- The Human Jungle 1954
- Biggest box office hit
- Battle for the Planet of the Apes $8.84M worldwide
- Newest film
- The Twilight Zone: A 60th Anniversary Celebration 2019
Claude Akins Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Claude Akins is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
- 2019
The Twilight Zone: A 60th Anniversary Celebration as Steve Brand (archive footage) · Documentary Worldwide box office: $249K - 1993
Seasons of the Heart as Pastor William Clay · Family - 1992
Sherlock Holmes: Incident at Victoria Falls as Theodore Roosevelt · Drama - 1991
The Gambler: The Luck Of The Draw as President Theodore Roosevelt · Tv movie - 1991
Where Evil Lives as Jack Devlin · Horror - 1988
Pushed Too Far as Sheriff Jim Forrest · Action - 1988
Pushed Too Far as Sheriff Jim Forrest · Action - 1987
The Curse as Nathan Crane · Sci-Fi Worldwide box office: $1.93M - 1986
Monster in the Closet as Sheriff Sam Ketchem · Horror - 1986
Pecos Bill as Grandpa / Narrator · Family - 1984
The Baron and the Kid as Harley Medford · Drama - 1984
Master Ninja as Mr. Trumbull · Drama - 1979
Concrete Cowboys as Woody Stone · Crime - 1978
B.J. and the Bear as Sheriff Lobo · Tv movie - 1977
Tarantulas: The Deadly Cargo as Bert Springer · Horror - 1977
Killer on Board as Oscar Billingham · Tv movie - 1977
The Rhinemann Exchange as Walter Kendall · Drama - 1975
Eric as Stanley 'Stan' Swenson · Drama - 1974
The Death Squad as Connie Brennan · Drama - 1973
Battle for the Planet of the Apes Action Worldwide box office: $8.84M - 1973
The Norliss Tapes as Sheriff Tom Hartley · Horror - 1972
Skyjacked as Sgt. Ben Puzo · Thriller - 1972
The Night Stalker as Sheriff Warren A. Butcher · Thriller - 1970
A Man Called Sledge as Hooker · Western - 1970
Flap as Lobo Jackson · Comedy - 1969
The Great Bank Robbery as Slade · Western - 1968
The Devil’s Brigade as Pvt. Rocky Rockman · War - 1967
Waterhole #3 as Sgt. Henry Foggers · Comedy - 1967
First to Fight as Captain Mason · War - 1966
Return of the Seven as Frank · Western - 1966
Incident at Phantom Hill as Krausman · Western - 1966
Ride Beyond Vengeance as Elwood Coates · Action - 1964
The Killers Drama Worldwide box office: $9.26K - 1964
A Distant Trumpet as Seely Jones · Western - 1962
Merrill’s Marauders as Sgt. Kolowicz · Drama - 1961
Claudelle Inglish as S.T. Crawford · Drama - 1960
Inherit the Wind Biography - 1960
Comanche Station as Ben Lane · Western - 1959
Yellowstone Kelly as Sergeant · Adventure - 1959
Hound-Dog Man as Hog Peyson · Drama - 1959
Porgy and Bess Drama - 1959
Rio Bravo Action Worldwide box office: $27.8K - 1958
Onionhead as Poznicki · Drama - 1958
The Defiant Ones Drama - 1957
Joe Dakota as Aaron Grant · Western - 1957
The Lonely Man as Blackburn · Western - 1957
The Kettles on Old MacDonald’s Farm as Pete Logan · Comedy - 1957
Hot Summer Night as Truck Driver · Crime - 1956
The Sharkfighters as Chief 'Gordy' Gordon · Adventure - 1956
The Burning Hills as Ben Hindeman · Western - 1956
Johnny Concho as Lem · Western - 1956
The Proud and Profane as Big soldier · Drama - 1956
Battle Stations as Marty Brennan · War - 1955
Man with the Gun as Jim Reedy (uncredited) · Western - 1955
The Sea Chase as Winkler · War - 1954
The Human Jungle as George Mandy · Crime - 1954
The Adventures of Hajji Baba as Chief Executioner (uncredited) · Romance - 1954
Down Three Dark Streets as Matty Pavelich · Thriller - 1954
Shield for Murder as Fat Michaels · Drama - 1954
The Raid as Lt. Ramsey (uncredited) · War - 1954
Witness to Murder as Police Officer (uncredited) · Crime - 1954
Bitter Creek as Vance Morgan - Henchman · Western
Who Is Claude Akins?
Claude Akins was born in Nelson, Georgia, U.S. in 1926. Credited on films since 1954, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.
Claude Aubrey Akins (May 25, 1926 – January 27, 1994) was a detailed American character actor known for his roles in various television series and films. The Indiana-born actor made a name for himself in the world of acting, beginning with his work in Broadway in the late 1940s. He then transitioned into film, being signed up by talent agent Meyer Mishkin and joining his group of 'Meyer Mishkin's Band of Uglies.' Akins made notable appearances in films like 'From Here to Eternity,' 'The Caine Mutiny,' and 'Rio Bravo,' showcasing his array of talents.
In TV, Akins was a regular presence, appearing in numerous shows such as 'Superman,' 'I Love Lucy,' 'Gunsmoke,' 'Bonanza,' and 'The Twilight Zone.' He is particularly remembered for his roles as Sonny Pruitt in NBC's 'Movin' On' and as Sheriff Elroy P. Lobo in 'The Misadventures of Sheriff Lobo.' Akins continued to work in the industry into his late years, lending his voice for work safety instructional videos in the late 1980s. Sadly, he died of stomach cancer in Altadena, California, leaving a legacy as a prolific and versatile actor.
Who Claude Akins Makes Movies With
The actors and directors Claude Akins shares the most films with. Angie Dickinson comes first, with 4 films together, followed by Burt Kennedy (3).
Claude Akins: Questions & Answers
How many movies Claude Akins has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Claude Akins been in?
Claude Akins is credited on 62 films, from 1954 to 2019. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is Claude Akins's highest-grossing movie?
Battle for the Planet of the Apes (1973) is Claude Akins's biggest box office hit, with $8.84M worldwide, ahead of The Curse (1987) ($1.93M). Across every film with box office figures, Claude Akins's movies have made $11.1M.
Claude Akins's biggest hits What is Claude Akins's newest movie?
The most recent film on Claude Akins's filmography is The Twilight Zone: A 60th Anniversary Celebration (2019), in the role of Steve Brand (archive footage).
Who does Claude Akins work with most often?
Claude Akins shares the most films with Angie Dickinson (4 films), Burt Kennedy (3 films) and Clint Walker (3 films).
The Best Claude Akins Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 62 credits.
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