Karl Malden: Movies, Awards & Box Office
- films
- 59
- on screen
- 1940–2005
- box office
- $108M
- award win
- 1
- Born
- March 22, 1912
- Birthplace
- Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
- Full name
- Mladen George Sekulovich
- Citizenship
- United States
- Occupations
- Actor
- Years active
- 1937-2000
- Spouses
- Mona Greenberg
- Children
- 2
The Best Karl Malden Movies
The films of Karl Malden that made the most at the worldwide box office, biggest first: Patton (1970) leads with $61.7M. The full ranking adds the most awarded films and the newest releases.
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Worldwide box office: $61.7M Patton 1970 · Biography -
Worldwide box office: $31M Nuts 1987 · Drama -
Worldwide box office: $8.4M Meteor 1979 · Action -
Worldwide box office: $6.35M The Sting II 1983 · Crime -
Worldwide box office: $76.7K How the West Was Won 1963 · Western -
Worldwide box office: $54.7K A Streetcar Named Desire 1951 · Drama
Karl Malden's Career in Numbers
Karl Malden's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Karl Malden works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from They Knew What They Wanted (1940) to Vanished Without a Trace (1993), and the 1960s were the busiest decade.
Karl Malden Movies by Decade
- 1940s 4
- 1950s 14
- 1960s 19
- 1970s 8
- 1980s 6
- 1990s 5
The 1960s were Karl Malden's busiest decade, with 19 films.
Karl Malden Movies by Genre
- Drama 25
- Western 5
- Crime 4
- Action 4
- Mystery 3
- Comedy 3
- Tv movie 2
- Family 2
- Biography 2
- Romance 2
Drama is the genre Karl Malden has worked in most, with 25 films, ahead of western (5).
Karl Malden Career Milestones
- First film
- They Knew What They Wanted 1940
- Biggest box office hit
- Patton $61.7M worldwide
- Newest film
- Vanished Without a Trace 1993
Karl Malden Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Karl Malden 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.
Karl Malden Movies as an Actor
56- 1993
Vanished Without a Trace as Ed Ray · Drama - 1992
Earth and the American Dream as Reader (voice) · Documentary - 1992
Back to the Streets of San Francisco as Mike Stone · Drama - 1991
Absolute Strangers as Fred Zusselman · Tv movie - 1990
Call Me Anna as Doctor Harold Arlen · Drama - 1987 Nuts as Arthur Kirk · Drama Worldwide box office: $31M
- 1986
Billy Galvin Family - 1984
Fatal Vision as Freddy Kassab · Drama - 1983 The Sting II as Gus Macalinski · Crime Worldwide box office: $6.35M
- 1982
Twilight Time as Marko Sekulović · Drama - 1981
Miracle on Ice as Herb Brooks · Family - 1979 Meteor Action Worldwide box office: $8.4M
- 1979
Beyond the Poseidon Adventure Action - 1977
Captains Courageous as Disko Troop · Tv movie - 1972
The Streets of San Francisco as Detective Lieutenant Michael Stone · Crime - 1972
Summertime Killer as Captain John Kiley · Action - 1971
Wild Rovers as Walter Buckman · Action - 1971
The Cat o' Nine Tails Mystery - 1970 Patton Biography Worldwide box office: $61.7M
- 1968
Hot Millions as Carlton J. Klemper · Comedy - 1968
Blue as Doc Morton · Romance - 1967
Billion Dollar Brain as Leo Newbigen · Thriller Worldwide box office: $214 - 1967
The Adventures of Bullwhip Griffin as Judge Higgins · Drama - 1967
Hotel as Keycase Milne · Drama - 1966
Murderers’ Row as Julian Wall · Comedy - 1966
Nevada Smith as Tom Fitch · Western - 1965
The Cincinnati Kid Drama - 1964
Cheyenne Autumn as Capt. Wessels · Western Worldwide box office: $11K - 1964
Dead Ringer Drama - 1963
Come Fly with Me as Walter Lucas · Comedy - 1963 How the West Was Won Western Worldwide box office: $76.7K
- 1962
Gypsy as Herbie Sommers · Drama - 1962
Birdman of Alcatraz Biography - 1962
All Fall Down as Ralph Willart · Drama - 1961
Parrish as Judd Raike · Romance - 1961
One-Eyed Jacks as Sheriff Dad Longworth · Western Worldwide box office: $580 - 1961
The Great Impostor Drama - 1960
Pollyanna Drama - 1957
Bombers B-52 as MSgt. Chuck V. Brennan · Drama - 1957
Fear Strikes Out as John Piersall · Drama - 1956
Baby Doll Drama Worldwide box office: $51 - 1954
On the Waterfront Drama Worldwide box office: $3.77K - 1954
Phantom of the Rue Morgue as Dr. Marais · Mystery - 1953
I Confess Drama Worldwide box office: $372 - 1952
Ruby Gentry as Jim Gentry · Drama - 1952
Operation Secret as Maj. Latrec · Drama - 1952
Diplomatic Courier as Sgt. Ernie Guelvada · Mystery - 1952
The Sellout as Capt. Buck Maxwell · Crime - 1951 A Streetcar Named Desire Drama Worldwide box office: $54.7K
- 1951
Halls of Montezuma as C.E. "Doc" Jones · Drama - 1950
Where the Sidewalk Ends as Det. Lt. Thomas · Drama - 1950
The Gunfighter Western - 1947
Kiss of Death as Sgt. William Cullen · Crime - 1947
13 Rue Madeleine as Jump Master (uncredited) · War - 1944
Winged Victory as Adams · War - 1940
They Knew What They Wanted as Red · Drama
Karl Malden: Awards & Nominations
1 win from 3 nominations across 2 award bodies, from 1952 to 1957. That includes an Oscar: Best Supporting Actor for A Streetcar Named Desire. Every ceremony is listed newest first, with the category and the film.
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Oscars 1 win from 2 nominations -
BAFTA 1 nomination
- 10th British Academy Film Awards
- Karl Malden: Nominated Best Foreign Actor Baby Doll
- The 27th Academy Awards
- Karl Malden: Nominated Best Supporting Actor On the Waterfront
- The 24th Academy Awards
- Karl Malden: Win Best Supporting Actor A Streetcar Named Desire
Who Is Karl Malden?
Karl Malden was born in Chicago, Illinois, U.S. in 1912. Credited on films since 1940, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.
Karl Malden was an illustrious stage, movie, and television actor. Originally born as Mladen George Sekulovich on March 22, 1912, Malden amassed acclaim for his spectacular performances in Arthur Miller's 'All My Sons' and Tennessee Williams' 'A Streetcar Named Desire'. He also won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role as Mitch in the film adaptation of 'Streetcar'. Over his career spanning 60 years, Malden brought an unmatched authenticity and intensity to his roles in theater, film, and television. He is renowned for his work in classics such as 'A Streetcar Named Desire', 'On the Waterfront', and 'Patton', and television drama 'The Streets of San Francisco'. Malden served as the president of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences from 1989 to 1992, further cementing his legacy in the entertainment industry. He was also an advertising spokesman for American Express. In personal life, Malden was married to Mona Greenberg with whom he had two children.
Who Karl Malden Makes Movies With
The actors and directors Karl Malden shares the most films with. Henry Hathaway comes first, with 5 films together, followed by Neville Brand (4).
Karl Malden: Questions & Answers
How many movies Karl Malden has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Karl Malden been in?
Karl Malden is credited on 59 films, from 1940 to 2005. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is Karl Malden's highest-grossing movie?
Patton (1970) is Karl Malden's biggest box office hit, with $61.7M worldwide, ahead of Nuts (1987) ($31M). Across every film with box office figures, Karl Malden's movies have made $108M.
Karl Malden's biggest hits Has Karl Malden won an Oscar?
Karl Malden has won an Oscar: Best Supporting Actor for A Streetcar Named Desire at the 1952 ceremony. Across every ceremony in the awards database, Karl Malden has 1 win from 3 nominations.
What is Karl Malden's newest movie?
The most recent film on Karl Malden's filmography is A Father… A Son… Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (2005), in the role of Self.
Who does Karl Malden work with most often?
Karl Malden shares the most films with Henry Hathaway (5 films), Neville Brand (4 films) and Marlon Brando (3 films).
The Best Karl Malden Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 59 credits.
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