Jim Thorpe: Movies & Filmography
- films
- 20
- on screen
- 1932–2025
Jim Thorpe's Career in Numbers
Jim Thorpe's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Jim Thorpe works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Air Mail (1932) to Wagon Master (1950), and the 1930s were the busiest decade.
Jim Thorpe Movies by Decade
- 1930s 14
- 1940s 3
- 1950s 1
The 1930s were Jim Thorpe's busiest decade, with 14 films.
Jim Thorpe Movies by Genre
- Comedy 6
- Western 5
- Drama 3
- Romance 2
- Horror 1
- Adventure 1
Comedy is the genre Jim Thorpe has worked in most, with 6 films, ahead of western (5).
Jim Thorpe Career Milestones
- First film
- Air Mail 1932
- Newest film
- Wagon Master 1950
Jim Thorpe Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Jim Thorpe 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.
Jim Thorpe Movies as an Actor
18- 1950
Wagon Master as Navajo Indian · Western - 1945
The Vampire’s Ghost as Native · Horror - 1941
Meet John Doe as Extra (uncredited) · Comedy - 1940
Mexican Spitfire Out West as Indian · Comedy - 1939
Henry Goes Arizona as Bus Passenger (uncredited) · Drama - 1937
Big City as Jim Thorpe · Drama - 1936
Hill-Tillies as 1st Indian · Comedy - 1936
Silly Billies as Medicine Man · Western - 1936
Sutter’s Gold as Man · Western - 1936
Klondike Annie Comedy - 1935
La Fiesta de Santa Barbara as Indian Chief (uncredited) · Comedy - 1935
Moonlight on the Prairie as Henchman · Western - 1935
Barbary Coast as Janitor (uncredited) · Romance - 1935
The Arizonian Western - 1935
One Run Elmer as Second baseman (uncredited) · Comedy - 1934
Behold My Wife! as Indian Chief (uncredited) · Romance - 1933
Sweepings as Indian (Uncredited) · Drama - 1932
Air Mail as Indian (uncredited) · Adventure
Jim Thorpe in Documentaries & Specials
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Who Jim Thorpe Makes Movies With
The actors and directors Jim Thorpe shares the most films with. Ward Bond comes first, with 2 films together, followed by Walter Brennan (2).
Jim Thorpe: Questions & Answers
How many movies Jim Thorpe has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Jim Thorpe been in?
Jim Thorpe is credited on 20 films, from 1932 to 2025. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is Jim Thorpe's newest movie?
The most recent film on Jim Thorpe's filmography is Jim Thorpe: Lit by Lightning (2025), in the role of Self.
Who does Jim Thorpe work with most often?
Jim Thorpe shares the most films with Ward Bond (2 films), Walter Brennan (2 films) and Irving Bacon (2 films).
The Best Jim Thorpe Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 20 credits.
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