Actor

John Ireland: Movies & Box Office

films: 101
on screen: 1945–2023
box office: $3.14M

Born: January 30, 1914
Birthplace: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Full name: John Benjamin Ireland
Citizenship: Canadian, American
Occupations: Actor, film director
Years active: 1932-1992
Spouses: Elaine Sheldon Rosen, Joanne Dru, Daphne Myrick Cameron
Children: 4

Biggest hits

The Best John Ireland Movies

The films of John Ireland that made the most at the worldwide box office, biggest first: Messenger of Death (1988) leads with $3.07M. The full ranking adds the most awarded films and the newest releases.

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Career at a glance

John Ireland's Career in Numbers

John Ireland's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres John Ireland works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from A Walk in the Sun (1945) to 3-D Rarities (2015), and the 1960s were the busiest decade.

John Ireland Movies by Decade

1940s 21
1950s 19
1960s 24
1970s 18
1980s 12
1990s 3
2000s 2
2010s 1

The 1960s were John Ireland's busiest decade, with 24 films.

John Ireland Movies by Genre

Drama 18
Western 18
Thriller 12
Comedy 9
Crime 9
Action 7
Horror 6
Mystery 4
History 4
Documentary 3

Drama is the genre John Ireland has worked in most, with 18 films, ahead of western (18).

John Ireland Career Milestones

First film: A Walk in the Sun 1945
Biggest box office hit: Messenger of Death $3.07M worldwide
Newest film: 3-D Rarities 2015

101 credits

John Ireland Filmography: Every Movie

Every film John Ireland 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 Ireland Movies as an Actor

100

John Ireland in Documentaries & Specials

2023 The Enigmatic Charlotte Rampling as Self (archive footage) · Documentary

Biography

Who Is John Ireland?

John Ireland was born in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada in 1914. Credited on films since 1945, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.

John Benjamin Ireland (January 30, 1914 – March 21, 1992) was a successful Canadian-American actor and film director. Born in Vancouver, British Columbia and raised in New York City, Ireland excelled in his chosen career, becoming well-known for his supporting roles in numerous high-profile Western films. These include famous titles like My Darling Clementine (1946), Red River (1948), Vengeance Valley (1951) and Gunfight at the O.K. Corral (1957). His talent earned him an Academy Award nomination for All the King's Men (1949), making him the first British Columbia-born actor to receive an Oscar nomination. Ireland's acting prowess wasn't confined to the silver screen. He also made notable appearances in several TV series, and even received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for his significant contributions to the television industry. Ireland's life was fascinating off-screen as well. Known for his relationships with notable actresses, he also owned and operated Ireland's, a restaurant in Santa Barbara, until its eventual bankruptcy. Despite the challenges he faced, Ireland's legacy continues to inspire and captivate audiences both in his roles and his personal life.

Works with

Who John Ireland Makes Movies With

The actors and directors John Ireland shares the most films with. Jeff Corey comes first, with 7 films together, followed by Yvonne De Carlo (5).

FAQ

John Ireland: Questions & Answers

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

How many movies has John Ireland been in?

John Ireland is credited on 101 films, from 1945 to 2023. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is John Ireland's highest-grossing movie?

Messenger of Death (1988) is John Ireland's biggest box office hit, with $3.07M worldwide, ahead of Itty Bitty Titty Committee (2007) ($33.7K). Across every film with box office figures, John Ireland's movies have made $3.14M.

John Ireland's biggest hits

What is John Ireland's newest movie?

The most recent film on John Ireland's filmography is The Enigmatic Charlotte Rampling (2023), in the role of Self (archive footage).

Who does John Ireland work with most often?

John Ireland shares the most films with Jeff Corey (7 films), Yvonne De Carlo (5 films) and Joanne Dru (5 films).

The Best John Ireland Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 101 credits.

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