Jack Gilford: Movies & Box Office
- films
- 24
- on screen
- 1962–1988
- box office
- $155M
- Born
- July 25, 1908
- Birthplace
- Manhattan, New York City, U.S.
- Full name
- Jacob Aaron Gellman
- Citizenship
- American
- Occupations
- Actor, Comedian, Activist
- Years active
- 1937-1989
- Spouses
- Madeline Lee Gilford
- Children
- 3
The Best Jack Gilford Movies
The films of Jack Gilford that made the most at the worldwide box office, biggest first: Cocoon (1985) leads with $85.3M. The full ranking adds the most awarded films and the newest releases.
Jack Gilford's Career in Numbers
Jack Gilford's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Jack Gilford works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from The Dog Lover (1962) to Arthur 2: On the Rocks (1988), and the 1960s were the busiest decade.
Jack Gilford Movies by Decade
- 1960s 9
- 1970s 7
- 1980s 8
The 1960s were Jack Gilford's busiest decade, with 9 films.
Jack Gilford Movies by Genre
- Comedy 8
- Drama 4
- Adventure 2
- Thriller 2
- Sci-Fi 2
- Animation 2
- Music 1
- Mystery 1
- Tv movie 1
- Romance 1
Comedy is the genre Jack Gilford has worked in most, with 8 films, ahead of drama (4).
Jack Gilford Career Milestones
- First film
- The Dog Lover 1962
- Biggest box office hit
- Cocoon $85.3M worldwide
- Newest film
- Arthur 2: On the Rocks 1988
Jack Gilford Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Jack Gilford 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.
- 1988
Cocoon: The Return Adventure Worldwide box office: $25M - 1988
Arthur 2: On the Rocks as Mr. Butterworth · Comedy Worldwide box office: $14.7M - 1985
Hostage Flight as Mr. Singer · Thriller - 1985
Cocoon Sci-Fi Worldwide box office: $85.3M - 1983
Anna to the Infinite Power as Dr. Jelliff · Sci-Fi - 1981
Caveman Comedy Worldwide box office: $16M - 1981
Cheaper to Keep Her as Stanley Bracken · Comedy - 1980
Wholly Moses as Tailor · Comedy Worldwide box office: $14.2M - 1977
A Doonesbury Special as Referee · Animation - 1976
Harry and Walter Go to New York as Mischa · Comedy - 1975
Everybody Rides the Carousel as Stage 8 (voice) · Animation - 1973
Save the Tiger as Phil Greene · Drama - 1972
Once Upon a Mattress as King Sextimus · Music - 1971
They Might Be Giants Mystery - 1970
Catch-22 Drama - 1969
Arsenic and Old Lace as Dr. Jonas Salk · Tv movie - 1967
The Incident as Sam Beckerman · Thriller - 1967
Who’s Minding the Mint? as Avery Dugan · Comedy - 1967
Enter Laughing as Mr. Foreman · Romance - 1966
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum as Hysterium · Comedy - 1966
Mister Buddwing as Mr. Schwartz · Drama - 1966
The Daydreamer as Papa Andersen · Adventure - 1964
Once Upon a Mattress as King Sextimus · Comedy - 1962
The Dog Lover Drama
Who Is Jack Gilford?
Jack Gilford was born in Manhattan, New York City, U.S. in 1908. Credited on films since 1962, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.
Jack Gilford, originally Jacob Aaron Gellman, was an American Broadway, film, and television actor celebrated for his unique blend of Yiddish theater, vaudeville, and burlesque styles. He was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for Save the Tiger in 1973. In 1938, Gilford served as the master of ceremonies at Café Society, the first integrated nightclub in downtown New York. He won numerous industry awards and was nominated for several Tony Awards, including for best supporting actor in A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum in 1963, and Cabaret in 1966. Gilford's career was derailed during the 1950s due to McCarthyism, but he made a comeback in the 1962 Broadway musical A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum. He found further success through roles on Broadway, in film, and on television. **
Gilford met actress and producer Madeline Lee at progressive political meetings during the late 1940s, marrying her in 1949. The couple raised three children together and remained married for 40 years until Gilford's death in 1990. After a year-long battle with stomach cancer, Gilford died at his home in Manhattan at the age of 81. In 2008, the play Finks, based on the Gilfords' experiences with HUAC and the Hollywood blacklist, premiered off-Broadway, epitomizing the legacy of Jack Gilford and his compelling life story.
Who Jack Gilford Makes Movies With
The actors and directors Jack Gilford shares the most films with. Jessica Tandy comes first, with 2 films together, followed by Martin Sheen (2).
Jack Gilford: Questions & Answers
How many movies Jack Gilford has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Jack Gilford been in?
Jack Gilford is credited on 24 films, from 1962 to 1988. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is Jack Gilford's highest-grossing movie?
Cocoon (1985) is Jack Gilford's biggest box office hit, with $85.3M worldwide, ahead of Cocoon: The Return (1988) ($25M). Across every film with box office figures, Jack Gilford's movies have made $155M.
Jack Gilford's biggest hits What is Jack Gilford's newest movie?
The most recent film on Jack Gilford's filmography is Cocoon: The Return (1988).
Who does Jack Gilford work with most often?
Jack Gilford shares the most films with Jessica Tandy (2 films), Martin Sheen (2 films) and Don Ameche (2 films).
The Best Jack Gilford Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 24 credits.
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