John Wray: Movies & Box Office
- films
- 49
- on screen
- 1929–1940
- box office
- $8.83K
- Born
- January 1, 1887
- Birthplace
- Unknown
- Citizenship
- American
- Occupations
- Stage actor, Screen actor
- Years active
- 1900s-1940
John Wray's Career in Numbers
John Wray's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres John Wray works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from New York Nights (1929) to Remember the Night (1940), and the 1930s were the busiest decade.
John Wray Movies by Decade
- 1920s 1
- 1930s 44
- 1940s 4
The 1930s were John Wray's busiest decade, with 44 films.
John Wray Movies by Genre
- Drama 17
- Romance 7
- Comedy 7
- Crime 5
- Mystery 5
- Thriller 2
- History 1
- Adventure 1
- Action 1
- Music 1
Drama is the genre John Wray has worked in most, with 17 films, ahead of romance (7).
John Wray Career Milestones
- First film
- New York Nights 1929
- Biggest box office hit
- Mr. Deeds Goes to Town $8.36K worldwide
- Newest film
- Remember the Night 1940
John Wray Filmography: Every Movie
Every film John Wray 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.
- 1940
The Doctor Takes a Wife as Joe, the Farmer (uncredited) · Romance - 1940
The Man from Dakota as Mr. Carpenter · History - 1940
Swiss Family Robinson Adventure - 1940
Remember the Night Drama - 1939
Remember the Night as Hank · Comedy - 1939
The Amazing Mr. Williams as Stanley · Comedy - 1939
The Cat and the Canary as Hendricks · Comedy - 1939
Golden Boy as Chocolate Drop's Manager · Drama - 1939
Winter Carnival as Poultry Truck Driver · Drama - 1939
Each Dawn I Die as Pete Kassock · Drama - 1939
Pacific Liner as Metcalfe · Action - 1938
A Man to Remember as Tom Johnson · Romance - 1938
Boys Town as Weasel (uncredited) · Drama - 1938
Spawn of the North as Dr. Sparks · Romance - 1938
Professor Beware as Head Lawyer · Comedy - 1938
Gangs of New York as Maddock · Crime - 1938
What Price Safety! as J. Z. Wray · Drama - 1938
The Black Doll as Walling · Mystery - 1937
You Only Live Once as Warden Wheeler · Crime - 1937
We Who Are About to Die as Jerry Daley · Crime - 1936
A Man Betrayed as Sparks · Crime - 1936
Valiant Is the Word for Carrie as George Darnley · Drama - 1936
The President’s Mystery as Shane · Thriller - 1936
The Devil Is a Sissy as Priest · Drama - 1936
Sworn Enemy as Lang, a Gangster · Drama - 1936
Poor Little Rich Girl as Flagin · Music - 1936
Mr. Deeds Goes to Town as Farmer · Romance Worldwide box office: $8.36K - 1935
Frisco Kid as The Weasel · Romance - 1935
Stranded as Mike Gibbons · Drama - 1935
The Great Hotel Murder as Feets Moore · Mystery - 1934
I Am a Thief as Antonio Poricci · Mystery - 1934
The Captain Hates the Sea as Mr. Jeddock · Comedy - 1934
The Defense Rests as Michael Cooney · Crime - 1934
Most Precious Thing in Life as Carter · Romance - 1934
Green Eyes as Inspector Crofton · Thriller - 1933
After Tonight as Mitika, the Gypsy Contact · War - 1932
The Match King as Foreman of Janitors · Drama - 1932
Central Park as Robert Smiley · Romance - 1932
The Death Kiss as Detective Lieut. Sheehan · Mystery - 1932
Doctor X as Dr. Haines · Mystery - 1932
Miss Pinkerton as Hugo · Comedy - 1932
The Rich Are Always with Us as Clark Davis · Drama - 1932
The Miracle Man as The Frog - 1932
The Mouthpiece as Mr. Barton · Drama - 1932
High Pressure as Jimmy Moore · Comedy - 1931
Safe in Hell Drama - 1931
Quick Millions as Kenneth Stone · Drama - 1930
All Quiet on the Western Front Drama Worldwide box office: $466 - 1929
New York Nights as Joe Prividi · Drama
Who Is John Wray?
John Wray was born in Unknown in 1887. Credited on films since 1929, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.
John Wray, born in 1887 and passed away in 1940, was an American character actor of stage and screen. Despite the abundance of individuals bearing the same name, Wray carved out a niche for himself in the industry with his remarkable performances. Known for his dynamic acting ability and charismatic presence, John Wray contributed significantly to stage shows and films during his active years. He not only showcased his acting prowess in traditional theater but also applied it to the screen, where he captivated the audience with his unique emotional depth and intense character portrayals. John Wray had a distinct style that set him apart in a profession crowded with talent. His legacy in American theater and film continues to inspire actors even today. In addition to his acting career, Wray has significantly marked his presence in the history of cinema and the hearts of his fans. His body of work comprises predominantly character roles, with the actor delivering immersive performances turning even ordinary roles into memorable ones. Though he passed away in 1940, John Wray's influence in the field of acting continues to be felt, and his performances continue to be admired by fans and experts alike.
Who John Wray Makes Movies With
The actors and directors John Wray shares the most films with. Irving Bacon comes first, with 6 films together, followed by Ward Bond (5).
John Wray: Questions & Answers
How many movies John Wray has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has John Wray been in?
John Wray is credited on 49 films, from 1929 to 1940. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is John Wray's highest-grossing movie?
Mr. Deeds Goes to Town (1936) is John Wray's biggest box office hit, with $8.36K worldwide, ahead of All Quiet on the Western Front (1930) ($466). Across every film with box office figures, John Wray's movies have made $8.83K.
John Wray's biggest hits What is John Wray's newest movie?
The most recent film on John Wray's filmography is The Doctor Takes a Wife (1940), in the role of Joe, the Farmer (uncredited).
Who does John Wray work with most often?
John Wray shares the most films with Irving Bacon (6 films), Ward Bond (5 films) and Harold Huber (5 films).
The Best John Wray Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 49 credits.
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