Actor

Red Skelton: Movies & Filmography

films: 42
on screen: 1938–1987

Career at a glance

Red Skelton's Career in Numbers

Red Skelton's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Red Skelton works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Having Wonderful Time (1938) to That’s Dancing! (1985), and the 1940s were the busiest decade.

Red Skelton Movies by Decade

1930s 2
1940s 21
1950s 9
1960s 2
1970s 1
1980s 2

The 1940s were Red Skelton's busiest decade, with 21 films.

Red Skelton Movies by Genre

Comedy 16
Music 6
Drama 4
Romance 3
Documentary 2
Crime 2
Family 1
History 1
Adventure 1
War 1

Comedy is the genre Red Skelton has worked in most, with 16 films, ahead of music (6).

Red Skelton Career Milestones

First film: Having Wonderful Time 1938
Newest film: That’s Dancing! 1985

42 credits

Red Skelton Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Red Skelton 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.

Red Skelton Movies as an Actor

Red Skelton in Documentaries & Specials

Works with

Who Red Skelton Makes Movies With

The actors and directors Red Skelton shares the most films with. Lucille Ball comes first, with 9 films together, followed by Gene Kelly (5).

FAQ

Red Skelton: Questions & Answers

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

How many movies has Red Skelton been in?

Red Skelton is credited on 42 films, from 1938 to 1987. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Red Skelton's newest movie?

The most recent film on Red Skelton's filmography is A Tribute to Houdini (1987), in the role of Self.

Who does Red Skelton work with most often?

Red Skelton shares the most films with Lucille Ball (9 films), Gene Kelly (5 films) and Keenan Wynn (5 films).

The Best Red Skelton Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 42 credits.

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