Actor

John Payne: Movies & Box Office

films: 61
on screen: 1936–2013
box office: $3.85K

Career at a glance

John Payne's Career in Numbers

John Payne's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres John Payne works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Hats Off (1936) to Superbook: Joseph and Pharaoh’s Dream (2013), and the 1940s were the busiest decade.

John Payne Movies by Decade

1930s 6
1940s 22
1950s 21
1960s 1
1980s 2
1990s 1
2000s 7
2010s 1

The 1940s were John Payne's busiest decade, with 22 films.

John Payne Movies by Genre

Drama 11
Western 10
Comedy 7
Crime 7
Music 5
Animation 4
Family 3
Adventure 3
Romance 3
Action 2

Drama is the genre John Payne has worked in most, with 11 films, ahead of western (10).

John Payne Career Milestones

First film: Hats Off 1936
Biggest box office hit: Miracle on 34th Street $3.85K worldwide
Newest film: Superbook: Joseph and Pharaoh’s Dream 2013

61 credits

John Payne Filmography: Every Movie

Every film John Payne 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.

Works with

Who John Payne Makes Movies With

The actors and directors John Payne shares the most films with. Irving Bacon comes first, with 6 films together, followed by William B. Davidson (5).

FAQ

John Payne: Questions & Answers

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

How many movies has John Payne been in?

John Payne is credited on 61 films, from 1936 to 2013. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is John Payne's highest-grossing movie?

Miracle on 34th Street (1947) is John Payne's biggest box office hit, with $3.85K worldwide. Across every film with box office figures, John Payne's movies have made $3.85K.

John Payne's biggest hits

What is John Payne's newest movie?

The most recent film on John Payne's filmography is Superbook: Joseph and Pharaoh’s Dream (2013), in the role of Judah (voice) / Toth (voice).

Who does John Payne work with most often?

John Payne shares the most films with Irving Bacon (6 films), William B. Davidson (5 films) and Maureen O'Hara (4 films).

The Best John Payne Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 61 credits.

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