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Don Porter: Movies & Filmography

films
32
on screen
1942–1980
Career at a glance

Don Porter's Career in Numbers

Don Porter's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Don Porter works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Madame Spy (1942) to The Ghosts of Buxley Hall (1980), and the 1950s were the busiest decade.

Don Porter Movies by Decade

  1. 1940s 7
  2. 1950s 10
  3. 1960s 4
  4. 1970s 10
  5. 1980s 1

The 1950s were Don Porter's busiest decade, with 10 films.

Don Porter Movies by Genre

  • Comedy 9
  • Drama 6
  • Action 3
  • Tv movie 3
  • Crime 3
  • Mystery 2
  • Horror 2
  • Fantasy 1
  • Romance 1
  • Western 1

Comedy is the genre Don Porter has worked in most, with 9 films, ahead of drama (6).

Don Porter Career Milestones

First film
Madame Spy 1942
32 credits

Don Porter Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Don Porter 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.

  1. 1980 The Ghosts of Buxley Hall (1980) movie poster The Ghosts of Buxley Hall as Judge Oliver Haynes · Fantasy
  2. 1978 The President’s Mistress (1978) movie poster The President’s Mistress as Craig · Mystery
  3. 1975 A Woman for All Men (1975) movie poster A Woman for All Men as Barney · Drama
  4. 1975 White Line Fever (1975) movie poster White Line Fever as Cutler · Action
  5. 1975 The Legend of Lizzie Borden (1975) movie poster The Legend of Lizzie Borden as George Robinson · Tv movie
  6. 1974 Happy Anniversary and Goodbye (1974) movie poster Happy Anniversary and Goodbye as Ed 'Mad Dog' Murphy · Tv movie
  7. 1974 Mame (1974) movie poster Mame as Mr. Upson · Comedy
  8. 1974 The Morning After (1974) movie poster The Morning After as Rudy King · Tv movie
  9. 1973 40 Carats (1973) movie poster 40 Carats as Mr. Latham · Comedy
  10. 1973 The Norliss Tapes (1973) movie poster The Norliss Tapes as Sanford T. Evans · Horror
  11. 1972 The Candidate (1972) movie poster The Candidate Drama
  12. 1968 Live a Little, Love a Little (1968) movie poster Live a Little, Love a Little as Mike Lansdown · Romance
  13. 1964 Youngblood Hawke (1964) movie poster Youngblood Hawke as Ferdie Lax · Drama
  14. 1963 Gidget Goes to Rome (1963) movie poster Gidget Goes to Rome as Russell Lawrence · Comedy
  15. 1961 Bachelor in Paradise (1961) movie poster Bachelor in Paradise as Thomas W. Jynson · Comedy
  16. 1957 Desk Set (1957) movie poster Desk Set as Don the Elevator Operator (uncredited) · Comedy
  17. 1956 Our Miss Brooks (1956) movie poster Our Miss Brooks as Lawrence Nolan · Comedy
  18. 1952 Because You’re Mine (1952) movie poster Because You’re Mine as Captain Burton Nordell Loring · Comedy
  19. 1952 The Savage (1952) movie poster The Savage as Running Dog · Action
  20. 1952 The Turning Point (1952) movie poster The Turning Point as Joe Silbray · Drama
  21. 1952 Cripple Creek (1952) movie poster Cripple Creek as Denver Jones · Western
  22. 1951 The Racket (1951) movie poster The Racket as R. G. Connolly · Crime
  23. 1950 Mrs. O’Malley and Mr. Malone (1950) movie poster Mrs. O’Malley and Mr. Malone as Myron Brynk · Comedy
  24. 1950 711 Ocean Drive (1950) movie poster 711 Ocean Drive as Larry Mason · Crime
  25. 1950 My Friend Irma Goes West (1950) movie poster My Friend Irma Goes West as Mr. Brent · Comedy
  26. 1947 Buck Privates Come Home (1947) movie poster Buck Privates Come Home as Capt. Christie · Action
  27. 1946 She-Wolf of London (1946) movie poster She-Wolf of London as Barry Lanfield · Thriller
  28. 1944 Resisting Enemy Interrogation (1944) movie poster Resisting Enemy Interrogation as Lt. Frank L. Williams, Jr. - American Co-pilot · Drama
  29. 1942 Madame Spy (1942) movie poster Madame Spy as David Bannister · Drama
  30. 1942 Who Done It? (1942) movie poster Who Done It? as 'Murder at Midnight' program manager · Mystery
  31. 1942 Night Monster (1942) movie poster Night Monster as Dick Baldwin · Horror
  32. 1942 Eyes of the Underworld (1942) movie poster Eyes of the Underworld as Edward Jason · Crime
Works with

Who Don Porter Makes Movies With

The actors and directors Don Porter shares the most films with. John McGiver comes first, with 2 films together, followed by Norman Taurog (2).

FAQ

Don Porter: Questions & Answers

How many movies Don Porter has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.

How many movies has Don Porter been in?

Don Porter is credited on 32 films, from 1942 to 1980. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Don Porter's newest movie?

The most recent film on Don Porter's filmography is The Ghosts of Buxley Hall (1980), in the role of Judge Oliver Haynes.

Who does Don Porter work with most often?

Don Porter shares the most films with John McGiver (2 films), Norman Taurog (2 films) and Ted de Corsia (2 films).

The Best Don Porter Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 32 credits.

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