Phil Tead: Movies & Box Office
- films
- 45
- on screen
- 1930–1955
- box office
- $108
Phil Tead's Career in Numbers
Phil Tead's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Phil Tead works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Lightnin’ (1930) to Wiretapper (1955), and the 1930s were the busiest decade.
Phil Tead Movies by Decade
- 1930s 35
- 1940s 4
- 1950s 6
The 1930s were Phil Tead's busiest decade, with 35 films.
Phil Tead Movies by Genre
- Drama 16
- Comedy 11
- Crime 6
- Thriller 3
- Romance 3
- Western 2
- Music 2
- Adventure 1
- Family 1
Drama is the genre Phil Tead has worked in most, with 16 films, ahead of comedy (11).
Phil Tead Career Milestones
- First film
- Lightnin’ 1930
- Biggest box office hit
- This Gun for Hire $108 worldwide
- Newest film
- Wiretapper 1955
Phil Tead Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Phil Tead 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.
- 1955
Wiretapper as Mr. Wiggins · Crime - 1952
Kansas City Confidential as Mr. Collins (uncredited) · Crime - 1952
Arctic Flight as Squid Tucker · Adventure - 1951
Callaway Went Thataway as Salesman (uncredited) · Western - 1951
The Unknown Man Drama - 1951
Goodbye, My Fancy as Reporter (Uncredited) · Comedy - 1948
Act of Violence as Hotel Day Clerk (uncredited) · Thriller - 1942
This Gun for Hire as Machinist (uncredited) · Thriller Worldwide box office: $108 - 1940
Susan and God as Exiting Theater Patron (uncredited) · Comedy - 1940
Johnny Apollo as Reporter (uncredited) · Romance - 1939
I Stole a Million as Charlie (uncredited) · Drama - 1939
Stronger Than Desire as Second Reporter on Telephone (uncredited) · Drama - 1939
Tell No Tales as Marty (uncredited) · Crime - 1939
The Hardys Ride High as Taxi Driver (uncredited) · Comedy - 1937
Over the Goal as Sound Techincian · Romance - 1936
Murder with Pictures as Reporter (uncredited) · Crime - 1936
Hollywood Boulevard as Radio Master of Ceremonies (uncredited) · Drama - 1936
Absolute Quiet as Dallas Airport Radio Operator (Uncredited) · Drama - 1936
Sutter’s Gold as Lewis's Secretary · Western - 1935
Mary Burns, Fugitive as Reporter · Drama - 1935
The Gay Deception as Auctioneer (uncredited) · Comedy - 1935
Woman Wanted as Second Juror Talking to Mike (uncredited) · Crime - 1935
The Gilded Lily as Rollercoaster Attendant (uncredited) · Comedy - 1935
The Payoff as Radio Sports Broadcaster (uncredited) · Romance - 1934
Change of Heart as Brisbane's Assistant (uncredited) · Drama - 1934
Stand Up and Cheer! as Vaudevillian · Family - 1934
Glamour as Jimmy · Drama - 1934
Six of a Kind as Clerk in Newspaper Office · Comedy - 1934
This Side of Heaven as Pete - the Photographer (uncredited) · Comedy - 1933
Going Hollywood as Freddie · Music - 1933
Lady Killer as Seymour, Sergeant of Theatre Ushers (uncredited) · Comedy - 1933
Meet the Baron as Bus Tour Guide (uncredited) · Comedy - 1933
I Loved a Woman as Reporter (uncredited) · Drama - 1933
Sailor’s Luck as Nugent Busby · Comedy - 1932
20,000 Years in Sing Sing as Reporter in Crowd (uncredited) · Drama - 1932
Lawyer Man as Reporter with Cigar (uncredited) · Drama - 1932
Me and My Gal as Radio Salesman (uncredited) · Drama - 1932
Faithless as Reporter · Drama - 1932
The Most Dangerous Game as Passenger on Yacht (uncredited) · Thriller - 1932
What Price Hollywood? as Assistant Director Jimmy (uncredited) · Drama - 1932
The Final Edition as Dan Cameron · Crime - 1931
The Guilty Generation as Skid · Drama - 1931
The Vice Squad as Tony - Waiter · Drama - 1931
Kiki as Eddie · Music - 1930
Lightnin’ as Monte Winslow · Comedy
Who Phil Tead Makes Movies With
The actors and directors Phil Tead shares the most films with. Irving Bacon comes first, with 5 films together, followed by Mae Clarke (5).
Phil Tead: Questions & Answers
How many movies Phil Tead has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Phil Tead been in?
Phil Tead is credited on 45 films, from 1930 to 1955. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is Phil Tead's highest-grossing movie?
This Gun for Hire (1942) is Phil Tead's biggest box office hit, with $108 worldwide. Across every film with box office figures, Phil Tead's movies have made $108.
Phil Tead's biggest hits What is Phil Tead's newest movie?
The most recent film on Phil Tead's filmography is Wiretapper (1955), in the role of Mr. Wiggins.
Who does Phil Tead work with most often?
Phil Tead shares the most films with Irving Bacon (5 films), Mae Clarke (5 films) and William B. Davidson (5 films).
The Best Phil Tead Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 45 credits.
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