Hoagy Carmichael: Movies & Box Office
- films
- 10
- on screen
- 1937–1982
- box office
- $23.7M
- Born
- November 22, 1899
- Birthplace
- Bloomington, Indiana, U.S.
- Full name
- Hoagland Howard Carmichael
- Citizenship
- United States
- Occupations
- Musician, Composer, Songwriter, Actor, Lawyer
- Years active
- 1918-1981
- Spouses
- Ruth Meinardi, Wanda McKay
- Children
- 2
Hoagy Carmichael's Career in Numbers
Hoagy Carmichael's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Hoagy Carmichael works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Topper (1937) to Belles on Their Toes (1952), and the 1940s were the busiest decade.
Hoagy Carmichael Movies by Decade
- 1930s 1
- 1940s 6
- 1950s 2
The 1940s were Hoagy Carmichael's busiest decade, with 6 films.
Hoagy Carmichael Movies by Genre
- Comedy 2
- Drama 2
- Biography 1
- Romance 1
- Western 1
- Adventure 1
Comedy is the genre Hoagy Carmichael has worked in most, with 2 films, ahead of drama (2).
Hoagy Carmichael Career Milestones
- First film
- Topper 1937
- Biggest box office hit
- The Best Years of Our Lives $23.7M worldwide
- Newest film
- Belles on Their Toes 1952
Hoagy Carmichael Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Hoagy Carmichael 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.
Hoagy Carmichael Movies as an Actor
9- 1952
Belles on Their Toes as Tom Bracken · Comedy - 1950
Young Man with a Horn Biography - 1947
Night Song as Chick Morgan · Romance - 1946
The Best Years of Our Lives Drama Worldwide box office: $23.7M - 1946
Canyon Passage as Hi Linnet · Western - 1945
Johnny Angel as Celestial O'Brien · Drama - 1945
To Have and Have Not Adventure Worldwide box office: $12.5K - 1941
Lazybones - 1937
Topper as Hoagy - Piano Player (uncredited) · Comedy
Hoagy Carmichael in Documentaries & Specials
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Who Is Hoagy Carmichael?
Hoagy Carmichael was born in Bloomington, Indiana, U.S. in 1899. Credited on films since 1937, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.
Hoagland Howard Carmichael, widely known as Hoagy Carmichael, was an eminent American musician, composer, songwriter, actor, and even lawyer. Born on November 22, 1899, he was noted for his monumental contribution to the music industry, chiefly in the epoch of the 1930s. Having written several hundred songs and pivotal sound recordings, Carmichael was synonymous with innovation and versatility. He was one of the most successful Tin Pan Alley songwriters of his time and pioneered the art of singer-songwriting in the era of mass communication. Carmichael's compositions, including 50 hits, have carved their niche in music history. His notable works range from 'Stardust', 'Georgia on My Mind', to 'Heart and Soul'. His collaborations with several lyricists like Johnny Mercer on 'Lazybones' and 'Skylark' have been much celebrated. An Academy Award nominee and a victor, Carmichael was an actor too, featuring in 14 films. He hosted three musical-variety radio programs, performed on television, and penned two autobiographies.
Who Hoagy Carmichael Makes Movies With
The actors and directors Hoagy Carmichael shares the most films with. Dana Andrews comes first, with 3 films together, followed by Myrna Loy (2).
Hoagy Carmichael: Questions & Answers
How many movies Hoagy Carmichael has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Hoagy Carmichael been in?
Hoagy Carmichael is credited on 10 films, from 1937 to 1982. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is Hoagy Carmichael's highest-grossing movie?
The Best Years of Our Lives (1946) is Hoagy Carmichael's biggest box office hit, with $23.7M worldwide, ahead of To Have and Have Not (1945) ($12.5K). Across every film with box office figures, Hoagy Carmichael's movies have made $23.7M.
Hoagy Carmichael's biggest hits What is Hoagy Carmichael's newest movie?
The most recent film on Hoagy Carmichael's filmography is Bix: Ain’t None of Them Play Like Him Yet (1982), in the role of Self.
Who does Hoagy Carmichael work with most often?
Hoagy Carmichael shares the most films with Dana Andrews (3 films), Myrna Loy (2 films) and Ward Bond (2 films).
The Best Hoagy Carmichael Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 10 credits.
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