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John Wray, actor
Actor

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
Career at a glance

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

  1. 1920s 1
  2. 1930s 44
  3. 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
49 credits

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.

  1. 1940 The Doctor Takes a Wife (1940) movie poster The Doctor Takes a Wife as Joe, the Farmer (uncredited) · Romance
  2. 1940 The Man from Dakota (1940) movie poster The Man from Dakota as Mr. Carpenter · History
  3. 1940 Swiss Family Robinson (1940) movie poster Swiss Family Robinson Adventure
  4. 1940 Remember the Night (1940) movie poster Remember the Night Drama
  5. 1939 Remember the Night (1939) movie poster Remember the Night as Hank · Comedy
  6. 1939 The Amazing Mr. Williams (1939) movie poster The Amazing Mr. Williams as Stanley · Comedy
  7. 1939 The Cat and the Canary (1939) movie poster The Cat and the Canary as Hendricks · Comedy
  8. 1939 Golden Boy (1939) movie poster Golden Boy as Chocolate Drop's Manager · Drama
  9. 1939 Winter Carnival (1939) movie poster Winter Carnival as Poultry Truck Driver · Drama
  10. 1939 Each Dawn I Die (1939) movie poster Each Dawn I Die as Pete Kassock · Drama
  11. 1939 Pacific Liner (1939) movie poster Pacific Liner as Metcalfe · Action
  12. 1938 A Man to Remember (1938) movie poster A Man to Remember as Tom Johnson · Romance
  13. 1938 Boys Town (1938) movie poster Boys Town as Weasel (uncredited) · Drama
  14. 1938 Spawn of the North (1938) movie poster Spawn of the North as Dr. Sparks · Romance
  15. 1938 Professor Beware (1938) movie poster Professor Beware as Head Lawyer · Comedy
  16. 1938 Gangs of New York (1938) movie poster Gangs of New York as Maddock · Crime
  17. 1938 What Price Safety! (1938) movie poster What Price Safety! as J. Z. Wray · Drama
  18. 1938 The Black Doll (1938) movie poster The Black Doll as Walling · Mystery
  19. 1937 You Only Live Once (1937) movie poster You Only Live Once as Warden Wheeler · Crime
  20. 1937 We Who Are About to Die (1937) movie poster We Who Are About to Die as Jerry Daley · Crime
  21. 1936 A Man Betrayed (1936) movie poster A Man Betrayed as Sparks · Crime
  22. 1936 Valiant Is the Word for Carrie (1936) movie poster Valiant Is the Word for Carrie as George Darnley · Drama
  23. 1936 The President’s Mystery (1936) movie poster The President’s Mystery as Shane · Thriller
  24. 1936 The Devil Is a Sissy (1936) movie poster The Devil Is a Sissy as Priest · Drama
  25. 1936 Sworn Enemy (1936) movie poster Sworn Enemy as Lang, a Gangster · Drama
  26. 1936 Poor Little Rich Girl (1936) movie poster Poor Little Rich Girl as Flagin · Music
  27. 1936 Mr. Deeds Goes to Town (1936) movie poster Mr. Deeds Goes to Town as Farmer · Romance
  28. 1935 Frisco Kid (1935) movie poster Frisco Kid as The Weasel · Romance
  29. 1935 Stranded (1935) movie poster Stranded as Mike Gibbons · Drama
  30. 1935 The Great Hotel Murder (1935) movie poster The Great Hotel Murder as Feets Moore · Mystery
  31. 1934 I Am a Thief (1934) movie poster I Am a Thief as Antonio Poricci · Mystery
  32. 1934 The Captain Hates the Sea (1934) movie poster The Captain Hates the Sea as Mr. Jeddock · Comedy
  33. 1934 The Defense Rests (1934) movie poster The Defense Rests as Michael Cooney · Crime
  34. 1934 Most Precious Thing in Life (1934) movie poster Most Precious Thing in Life as Carter · Romance
  35. 1934 Green Eyes (1934) movie poster Green Eyes as Inspector Crofton · Thriller
  36. 1933 After Tonight (1933) movie poster After Tonight as Mitika, the Gypsy Contact · War
  37. 1932 The Match King (1932) movie poster The Match King as Foreman of Janitors · Drama
  38. 1932 Central Park (1932) movie poster Central Park as Robert Smiley · Romance
  39. 1932 The Death Kiss (1932) movie poster The Death Kiss as Detective Lieut. Sheehan · Mystery
  40. 1932 Doctor X (1932) movie poster Doctor X as Dr. Haines · Mystery
  41. 1932 Miss Pinkerton (1932) movie poster Miss Pinkerton as Hugo · Comedy
  42. 1932 The Rich Are Always with Us (1932) movie poster The Rich Are Always with Us as Clark Davis · Drama
  43. 1932 The Miracle Man (1932) movie poster The Miracle Man as The Frog
  44. 1932 The Mouthpiece (1932) movie poster The Mouthpiece as Mr. Barton · Drama
  45. 1932 High Pressure (1932) movie poster High Pressure as Jimmy Moore · Comedy
  46. 1931 Safe in Hell (1931) movie poster Safe in Hell Drama
  47. 1931 Quick Millions (1931) movie poster Quick Millions as Kenneth Stone · Drama
  48. 1930 All Quiet on the Western Front (1930) movie poster All Quiet on the Western Front Drama
  49. 1929 New York Nights (1929) movie poster New York Nights as Joe Prividi · Drama
Biography

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.

Works with

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).

FAQ

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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