John Crawford: Movies & Box Office
- films
- 53
- on screen
- 1945–1989
- box office
- $46.3M
- Born
- September 13, 1920
- Birthplace
- Colfax, Washington, United States
- Citizenship
- American
- Occupations
- Actor
- Years active
- 1940s-1990s
John Crawford's Career in Numbers
John Crawford's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres John Crawford works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from The Phantom of 42nd Street (1945) to Grave Secrets (1989), and the 1950s were the busiest decade.
John Crawford Movies by Decade
- 1940s 4
- 1950s 23
- 1960s 11
- 1970s 11
- 1980s 3
The 1950s were John Crawford's busiest decade, with 23 films.
John Crawford Movies by Genre
- Drama 8
- Western 6
- Thriller 6
- Horror 4
- Action 4
- Adventure 4
- Romance 4
- Tv movie 3
- Mystery 3
- Comedy 3
Drama is the genre John Crawford has worked in most, with 8 films, ahead of western (6).
John Crawford Career Milestones
- First film
- The Phantom of 42nd Street 1945
- Biggest box office hit
- The Enforcer $46.2M worldwide
- Newest film
- Grave Secrets 1989
John Crawford Filmography: Every Movie
Every film John Crawford 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.
John Crawford Movies as an Actor
52- 1989
Grave Secrets as Homer · Horror - 1981
The Boogens as Brian Deering · Horror - 1981
Elvis and the Beauty Queen as Vernon Presley · Drama - 1979
Dreamer as Riverboat Captain · Drama - 1979
Tilt as Mickey · Drama - 1979
From Here to Eternity as Maj. Thompson · Drama - 1977
Outlaw Blues as Buzz Cavenaugh · Action - 1976
The Enforcer Action Worldwide box office: $46.2M - 1976
The Macahans as Hale Crowley · Tv movie - 1975
The Swiss Family Robinson as Nate Bidwell · Tv movie - 1975
Night Moves Mystery - 1973
Message to My Daughter as Abortionist · Tv movie - 1973
The Severed Arm as Doctor Sanders · Horror - 1971
J.W. Coop as Rancher · Drama - 1967
Spring Night, Summer Night as Virgil · Drama - 1967
Return of the Gunfighter as Butch Cassidy · Western - 1966
Duel at Diablo as Clay Dean · Western - 1965
I Saw What You Did as Trooper · Thriller - 1965
The Greatest Story Ever Told as Alexander · Drama - 1964
The Americanization of Emily Drama - 1963
Come Fly with Me as Co-Pilot · Comedy - 1962
The 300 Spartans as Agathon the Spartan Spy · Adventure - 1961
The Impersonator as Sgt. Jimmy Bradford · Mystery - 1961
The Devil’s Messenger as Donald Powell · Horror - 1960
Hell Is a City as Don Starling · Crime - 1959
Solomon and Sheba as Joab · Romance Worldwide box office: $16.1K - 1959
John Paul Jones as George Washington · Romance - 1958
Floods of Fear as Jack Murphy · Thriller - 1958
Orders to Kill as Kimball · War - 1958
Intent to Kill as Boyd · Thriller - 1958
The Key as American Captain · War - 1958
Satan’s Satellites as Roth · Action - 1954
Battle of Rogue River as Capt. Richard Hillman · Western - 1954
Captain Kidd and the Slave Girl as Bonnett · Adventure - 1954
Jesse James vs. the Daltons Western - 1953
Slaves of Babylon as Avil · Adventure - 1953
The Big Heat as Al - Bannion's Brother-in-Law (uncredited) · Crime Worldwide box office: $7.08K - 1953
Serpent of the Nile as Captain Domitius · History - 1953
Marshal of Cedar Rock as Chris Peters - Henchman · Western - 1952
Blackhawk as Chuck · Action - 1952
Actors and Sin as Movie Hero · Comedy - 1951
The Red Badge of Courage as Soldier (uncredited) · War - 1951
Hollywood Story as 1st Detective (uncredited) · Mystery - 1951
Raton Pass as Sam · Western - 1950
Cyrano de Bergerac as Cadet · Romance - 1950
Union Station as Hackett (uncredited) · Thriller - 1950
Mystery Street as Reporter (uncredited) · Thriller - 1950
The Invisible Monster as Harris · Crime - 1949
Ghost of Zorro as Agent Mulvaney - Ch. 3, 4 · Adventure - 1946
The Time of Their Lives as Dandy at Party (uncredited) · Comedy - 1946
Without Reservations as Soldier (uncredited) · Romance - 1945
The Phantom of 42nd Street as John Carraby · Thriller
John Crawford in Documentaries & Specials
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Who Is John Crawford?
John Crawford was born in Colfax, Washington, United States in 1920. Credited on films since 1945, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.
John Crawford is an American actor born on September 13th, 1920 in Colfax, Washington, United States. Known for his distinct imposing figure, he has made a significant mark in both film and television. His notable appearances include roles in notable TV series such as 'The Waltons', 'Little House on the Prairie', 'Kung Fu' and 'Bonanza'. His career spans several decades, starting in the mid-1940s and ending in the mid-1990s.Crawford's ability to portray a diverse range of characters, from cold-hearted villains to amiable sidekicks, is a tribute to his acting prowess. He was also versed in western movies where he was frequent in the likes of 'The Legend of Tom Dooley' and 'The Proud and Damned'. One must not forget Crawford’s part in the sci-fi classic 'The Time Travellers', which further showcased the actor’s versatility in roles.
Who John Crawford Makes Movies With
The actors and directors John Crawford shares the most films with. David Farrar comes first, with 3 films together, followed by Willis Bouchey (3).
John Crawford: Questions & Answers
How many movies John Crawford has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has John Crawford been in?
John Crawford is credited on 53 films, from 1945 to 1989. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is John Crawford's highest-grossing movie?
The Enforcer (1976) is John Crawford's biggest box office hit, with $46.2M worldwide, ahead of Solomon and Sheba (1959) ($16.1K). Across every film with box office figures, John Crawford's movies have made $46.3M.
John Crawford's biggest hits What is John Crawford's newest movie?
The most recent film on John Crawford's filmography is Grave Secrets (1989), in the role of Homer.
Who does John Crawford work with most often?
John Crawford shares the most films with David Farrar (3 films), Willis Bouchey (3 films) and John Wayne (2 films).
The Best John Crawford Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 53 credits.
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