Sam Harris: Movies & Box Office
- films
- 223
- on screen
- 1931–2025
- box office
- $2.8M
- average score
- 80
The Best Sam Harris Movies
The films of Sam Harris that made the most at the worldwide box office, biggest first: The Great Dictator (1940) leads with $972K. The full ranking adds the most awarded films and the newest releases.
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Worldwide box office: $972K The Great Dictator 1940 · Comedy -
Worldwide box office: $625K Wuthering Heights 1939 · Drama -
Worldwide box office: $446K 2:37 2006 · Drama -
Worldwide box office: $65.7K Monsieur Verdoux 1947 · Drama -
Worldwide box office: $58.2K The Killers 1946 · Mystery -
Worldwide box office: $25K Gentlemen Prefer Blondes 1953 · Comedy
Sam Harris's Career in Numbers
Sam Harris's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Sam Harris works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from The Gay Diplomat (1931) to 1882 (2017), and the 1940s were the busiest decade.
Sam Harris Movies by Decade
- 1930s 43
- 1940s 94
- 1950s 55
- 1960s 20
- 2000s 1
- 2010s 2
The 1940s were Sam Harris's busiest decade, with 94 films.
Sam Harris Movies by Genre
- Drama 52
- Comedy 46
- Romance 35
- Crime 17
- Western 12
- Mystery 11
- Music 9
- Thriller 8
- Action 4
- War 4
Drama is the genre Sam Harris has worked in most, with 52 films, ahead of comedy (46).
Sam Harris Career Milestones
- First film
- The Gay Diplomat 1931
- Biggest box office hit
- The Great Dictator $972K worldwide
- Newest film
- 1882 2017
Sam Harris Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Sam Harris is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 80. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
Sam Harris Movies as an Actor
215- 2017
1882 as The Beast - 2010
Elena Undone as Tyler · Drama - 2006
2:37 as Luke · Drama Worldwide box office: $446K - 1966
The Ugly Dachshund as Dog Owner (uncredited) · Family - 1965
A Very Special Favor as Conventioneer at Hotel (uncredited) · Comedy - 1964
Cheyenne Autumn as Townsman (uncredited) · Western Worldwide box office: $11K - 1964
The Best Man as Cantwell Supporter (uncredited) · Drama - 1964
The Incredible Mr. Limpet as Officer at Fleet Admiral's Briefing (uncredited) · Comedy - 1963
Love with the Proper Stranger as Shopper at Macy's (uncredited) · Romance - 1963
The Wheeler Dealers as Businessman (uncredited) · Comedy - 1963
Twilight of Honor as Courtroom Spectator (uncredited) · Drama - 1963
Island of Love as Husband in Nightclub (uncredited) · Comedy - 1962
Hatari! as Shopper at Macy's (uncredited) · Action Worldwide box office: $19.4K - 1962
Jack the Giant Killer as Party Guest (uncredited) · Fantasy - 1961
The Outsider as Ceremony Guest (uncredited) · War - 1961
Pocketful of Miracles as Ship Passenger (uncredited) · Comedy Worldwide box office: $10.2K - 1961
Bachelor in Paradise as Courtroom Spectator (uncredited) · Comedy - 1961
Two Rode Together as Post Doctor (uncredited) · Western Worldwide box office: $5.89K - 1961
Parrish as Party Guest (uncredited) · Romance - 1960
Cimarron as Ball Guest (uncredited) · Western - 1960
North to Alaska as Barfly (uncredited) · Comedy - 1960
Sergeant Rutledge as Courtroom Spectator (uncredited) · Crime Worldwide box office: $3.05K - 1960
Seven Thieves as Guest at Ball · Crime - 1959
Last Train from Gun Hill as Townsman (uncredited) · Western - 1959
The Young Philadelphians as Party Guest (uncredited) · Drama - 1959
The Gunfight at Dodge City as Townsman (uncredited) · Western - 1959
The Mating Game as Party Guest (uncredited) · Comedy - 1959
A Stranger in My Arms as Memorial Service Attendee (uncredited) · Romance - 1958
Auntie Mame as Mr. Jackson (uncredited) · Comedy - 1958
The Tunnel of Love as Party Guest (uncredited) · Romance - 1958
The Last Hurrah as Plymouth Club Member on Stairs (uncredited) · Drama - 1957
Pal Joey as Guest at Charity Ball (uncredited) · Comedy Worldwide box office: $5.66K - 1957
My Man Godfrey as Scavenger Hunter (uncredited) · Comedy - 1957
The Buster Keaton Story as Actor in Movie (uncredited) · Comedy - 1957
Ten Thousand Bedrooms as Party Guest (uncredited) · Romance - 1956
Hollywood or Bust as Man in Hotel · Comedy - 1956
The Solid Gold Cadillac as Stockholder (uncredited) · Romance - 1956
The Harder They Fall as Fight Crowd Spectator (uncredited) · Drama - 1956
The Eddy Duchin Story as Nightclub Patron (uncredited) · Romance - 1956
Serenade as Party Guest (uncredited) · Drama - 1956
Hot Blood as Pedestrian (uncredited) · Romance - 1955
I’ll Cry Tomorrow as Party Guest (uncredited) · Drama - 1955
Good Morning, Miss Dove as Man at Graduation (uncredited) · Drama - 1955
A Lawless Street as Spectator in Opera Box (uncredited) · Western - 1955
A Man Called Peter as Churchgoer (uncredited) · Family - 1955
New York Confidential as Elevator Passenger (uncredited) · Crime - 1954
Phffft as Nightclub Patron / Man at Airport (uncredited) · Romance - 1954
It Should Happen to You as Nightclub Dancer (uncredited) · Romance - 1953
Kiss Me Kate as Audience Member (uncredited) · Music - 1953
Torch Song as Restaurant Patron (uncredited) · Music - 1953
Donovan’s Brain as Man leaving Fuller's Office (uncredited) · Horror - 1953
Gentlemen Prefer Blondes as Nightclub Patron (uncredited) · Comedy Worldwide box office: $25K - 1953
Let’s Do It Again as Dr. Fenwick (uncredited) · Comedy - 1953
Scared Stiff as Nightclub Patron (uncredited) · Comedy - 1953
Titanic as Passenger (uncredited) · Drama - 1953
Small Town Girl as Party Guest · Music - 1953
The Story of Three Loves as Man at Train Station · Fantasy - 1953
Call Me Madam as Townsman at Fair (uncredited) · Comedy - 1953
The Blue Gardenia as Nightclub Patron at Blue Gardenia (uncredited) · Mystery - 1953
Tropic Zone as Nightclub Patron (uncredited) · Drama - 1952
Horizons West as Bartender (uncredited) · Western - 1952
Assignment: Paris as Customer at Bar (uncredited) · Drama - 1952
The Brigand as Member of the Court (uncredited) · Adventure - 1952
My Son John as Professor at Graduation Ceremony (uncredited) · Drama - 1952
This Woman Is Dangerous as Gambling House Patron (Uncredited) · Crime - 1951
Here Comes the Groom as Wedding Guest (uncredited) · Music - 1951
People Will Talk as Concertgoer (uncredited) · Drama - 1950
Born to Be Bad as Charity Ball Guest (uncredited) · Drama - 1950
Our Very Own as Man at Graduation (uncredited) · Drama - 1950
The Underworld Story as Mourner at Funeral (uncredited) · Drama - 1950
The Second Woman as Train Passenger · Drama - 1950
The Flame and the Arrow as Hessian Noble (uncredited) · History Worldwide box office: $6.71K - 1950
Trigger, Jr. as Man at Auction (uncredited) · Western - 1950
Rocketship X-M as Reporter at Press Briefing (uncredited) · Adventure - 1950
Bright Leaf as Man in Store / Man at Tobacco Auction (uncredited) · Drama - 1950
No Man of Her Own as Country Club Patron (uncredited) · Crime - 1950
The Secret Fury as Wedding Guest (uncredited) · Crime - 1950
When Willie Comes Marching Home as Hospital Patient (uncredited) · Comedy - 1949
D.O.A. as Man at Fisherman Table (uncredited) · Crime - 1949
Dancing in the Dark as Party Guest · Comedy - 1949
All the King’s Men as Politician (uncredited) · Drama - 1949
The File on Thelma Jordon as Courtroom Spectator (Uncredited) · Thriller Worldwide box office: $63 - 1949
The Heiress as Party Guest (uncredited) · Romance Worldwide box office: $158 - 1949
The Great Sinner as Gambling Casino Patron (uncredited) · Romance - 1949
The Fountainhead as Board Member / Courtroom Spectator (uncredited) · Drama - 1949
The Lady Gambles as Gambling Casino Patron (uncredited) · Drama - 1949
Flamingo Road as Nightclub Patron (uncredited) · Romance - 1949
Alias Nick Beal as Supporter at Campaign HQ (uncredited) · Fantasy - 1949
Slightly French as Party Guest (uncredited) · Comedy - 1949
Shockproof as Man in Elevator (Uncredited) · Thriller - 1948
The Dark Past as Old Man on Bus (uncredited) · Crime - 1948
Jungle Goddess as Bar Patron (uncredited) · Crime - 1948
Pitfall as Man in Diner · Crime - 1948
Easter Parade as Backstage Well-Wisher / Diner at Rooftop Show (uncredited) · Music Worldwide box office: $1.61K - 1948
Ruthless as Man in Office (Uncredited) · Drama - 1948
Here Comes Trouble as Audience Member (uncredited) · Comedy - 1947
The Paradine Case as Courtroom Spectator (uncredited) · Mystery Worldwide box office: $6.79K - 1947
Road to Rio as Ship Lounge Extra · Comedy - 1947
Always Together as Doctor (uncredited) · Comedy - 1947
It Had to Be You as Wedding Guest (uncredited) · Comedy - 1947
Blondie in the Dough as Man in Thorpe's Office (uncredited) · Comedy - 1947
The Unsuspected as Party Guest (uncredited) · Thriller - 1947
Exposed as Restaurant Patron · Thriller - 1947
Lured as Old Man at Concert Asking for Whiskey (uncredited) · Mystery - 1947
Moss Rose as Family Soliciter (uncredited) · Thriller - 1947
Monsieur Verdoux as Magistrate (uncredited) · Drama Worldwide box office: $65.7K - 1946
The Man I Love as Nightclub Patron (uncredited) · Drama - 1946
Calcutta as Nightclub Patron (uncredited) · Crime - 1946
The Locket as Party Guest at Bonner's (uncredited) · Crime - 1946
The Killers as Fight Spectator (uncredited) · Mystery Worldwide box office: $58.2K - 1946
Below the Deadline as Nightclub Patron (uncredited) · Thriller - 1946
A Scandal in Paris as Stage Show Spectator · History - 1946
Two Sisters from Boston as Opera Patron (uncredited) · Comedy - 1946
Heartbeat as Ball Guest (uncredited) · Comedy - 1946
The Blue Dahlia as Restaurant Patron (uncredited) · Mystery - 1946
The Dark Corner as Party Guest (uncredited) · Crime - 1946
Gilda as Gambler (uncredited) · Romance Worldwide box office: $6K - 1946
Three Strangers as Magistrate · Crime - 1945
Club Havana as Nightclub Patron (uncredited) · Mystery - 1945
Hold That Blonde! as Dinner Guest (uncredited) · Comedy - 1945
Bud Abbott and Lou Costello in Hollywood as Barbershop Patron (uncredited) · Comedy - 1945
The Crime Doctor’s Warning as Bridge Player (uncredited) · Crime - 1945
The Fatal Witness as Dinner Guest (uncredited) · Mystery - 1945
Lady on a Train Romance Worldwide box office: $34 - 1945
Incendiary Blonde as New Year's Eve Party Patron (uncredited) · Romance - 1945
Wonder Man as Pelican Club Paron (uncredited) · Comedy - 1945
Blood on the Sun as Bar Patron (uncredited) · Action - 1945
Crime, Inc. as Grand Juror (uncredited) · Drama - 1945
The Clock as Man in Wedding Party (uncredited) · Romance - 1945
The Great Flamarion as Man at Coroner's Inquest (uncredited) · Drama - 1945
The Affairs of Susan as Party Guest (Uncredited) · Romance - 1944
Experiment Perilous Romance - 1944
Blonde Fever as Diner at Inn (uncredited) · Drama - 1944
Laura as Party Guest (uncredited) · Mystery Worldwide box office: $1.36K - 1944
The Mask of Dimitrios Mystery - 1944
Address Unknown as Guest at Christening (uncredited) · Drama - 1943
Old Acquaintance as Army Major (uncredited) · Drama - 1943
Thank Your Lucky Stars as Audience Member (uncredited) · Comedy - 1943
Mr. Lucky as Gambler (uncredited) · Romance - 1943
This Land Is Mine as Man Knocked Down on Sidewalk / Townsman Shot by Firing Squad · War - 1943
Mission to Moscow as Parade Spectator (uncredited) · Drama - 1943
Hangmen Also Die! as Man at Briefing (uncredited) · Drama - 1942
Stand by for Action as Senator at Party (uncredited) · Action - 1942
Ridin’ Down the Canyon as Ranch Party Guest · Western - 1942
Once Upon a Honeymoon as Bridge Player (uncredited) · Comedy - 1942
Silver Queen as Gambler (uncredited) · Western - 1942
Between Us Girls as Nightclub Patron (uncredited) · Romance - 1942
The Big Street as Passerby on Florida Boardwalk (Uncredited) · Romance - 1942
My Favorite Spy as Nightclub Patron · Comedy - 1942
Take a Letter, Darling as Nightclub Patron (uncredited) · Romance - 1942
This Gun for Hire as Man at Rehearsal (uncredited) · Thriller Worldwide box office: $108 - 1942
Reap the Wild Wind as Tea Guest (uncredited) · Action - 1942
Over My Dead Body as Street Extra · Mystery - 1941
Two-Faced Woman as Nightclub Patron (uncredited) · Romance - 1941
The Great Man’s Lady as Politician on Dais · Western - 1941
The Bride Came C.O.D. as Embassy Club Patron (uncredited) · Comedy - 1941
The Great Lie as Club Patron (uncredited) · Drama - 1941
The Monster and the Girl as Spectator at Murder Scene (uncredited) · Horror - 1940
Comrade X as Press Correspondent · Comedy - 1940
Santa Fe Trail as Party Guest (uncredited) · Western - 1940
The Letter as Party Guest (uncredited) · Drama - 1940
Arise, My Love as Man at Maxim's (Uncredited) · Drama - 1940
Bitter Sweet as Cafe Patron (uncredited) · Music - 1940
The Great Dictator as Officer (uncredited) · Comedy Worldwide box office: $972K - 1940
Down Argentine Way as Westchester Club Patron (uncredited) · Comedy - 1940
Before I Hang as Courtroom Spectator · Sci-Fi - 1940
Dance, Girl, Dance as Nightclub Patron (uncredited) · Drama - 1940
Susan and God as Amos - Seated Man in Bar (uncredited) · Comedy - 1940
Edison, the Man as Party Guest · Drama - 1940
Irene as Charity Ball Guest (uncredited) · Romance - 1940
My Son, My Son! as British Officer at Dinner · Drama - 1940
The Earl of Chicago as Lord (uncredited) · Drama - 1939
First Love as Ball Guest · Comedy - 1939
British Intelligence as Cabinet Minister · Drama - 1939
The Roaring Twenties as Nightclub Patron (uncredited) · Crime - 1939
The Rains Came as Officer (uncredited) · Drama - 1939
Mr. Moto Takes a Vacation as Professor (uncredited) · Crime - 1939
The Gracie Allen Murder Case as Nightclub Patron · Mystery - 1939
The Girl from Mexico as Wrestling Match Spectator · Comedy - 1939
Three Smart Girls Grow Up as Guest · Music - 1939
Wuthering Heights as Party Guest / Wedding Guest (uncredited) · Drama Worldwide box office: $625K - 1939
You Can’t Cheat an Honest Man as Wedding Guest (uncredited) · Comedy - 1939
Gunga Din as (uncredited) · War - 1938
Kentucky as Dancer · Romance - 1938
Say It in French as Commodore Chapman · Comedy - 1938
You Can’t Take It with You as Diner (uncredited) · Romance - 1938
Woman Against Woman as Supreme Court Justice · Drama - 1938
Night Spot as Martha's Husband · Comedy - 1937
She’s Got Everything as Creditor to 'Start on Second Floor' · Comedy - 1937
You’re a Sweetheart as Party Guest (uncredited) · Romance - 1937
Mr. Dodd Takes the Air as Mme. Moro's Party Guest (uncredited) · Music - 1937
I Cover the War! as Colonel Hugh Armitage · War - 1937
Make Way for Tomorrow as Hotel Dining Room Guest (uncredited) · Romance Worldwide box office: $6.68K - 1937
Shall We Dance as Passenger Walking Dog (uncredited) · Romance Worldwide box office: $6.66K - 1937
Café Metropole as Party Guest (uncredited) · Drama - 1936
A Woman Rebels as Man in Courtroom (uncredited) · Romance - 1936
The Charge of the Light Brigade as Indian Officer (uncredited) · Drama - 1936
They Met in a Taxi as Passerby · Comedy - 1936
Mr. Deeds Goes to Town as Courtroom Spectator (uncredited) · Romance Worldwide box office: $8.36K - 1935
The Perfect Gentleman as Man at April's Party (uncredited) · Drama - 1935
Waterfront Lady as Casino Gambler (uncredited) · Drama - 1935
Murder by Television as Party Guest (uncredited) · Thriller - 1935
The Dark Angel as Hunt Guest · Drama - 1935
China Seas as Ship Passenger (uncredited) · Adventure - 1935
Old Man Rhythm as Board Member · Music - 1935
The Gilded Lily as London Nightclub Patron (uncredited) · Comedy - 1935
The Lives of a Bengal Lancer as British Officer (uncredited) · Adventure - 1934
His Greatest Gamble as Gambling Casino Patron (uncredited) · Drama - 1934
Thirty Day Princess as Court Officer (uncredited) · Romance - 1933
Queen Christina as Nobleman (uncredited) · History - 1933
Let’s Fall in Love as Party Guest · Romance - 1933
The House on 56th Street as Gambler (uncredited) · History - 1932
Love Me Tonight as Bridge Player (uncredited) · Romance - 1932
Lady with a Past as Reporter (Uncredited) · Drama - 1931
The Gay Diplomat as Ball Guest (uncredited) · Drama
Sam Harris in Documentaries & Specials
8- 2025
Liza: A Truly Terrific Absolutely True Story as Self · Documentary Worldwide box office: $237K Movie Echo Score: 80 - 2024
Studio One Forever as Self · Documentary - 2018
Islam and the Future of Tolerance as Himself · Documentary - 2015
Minimalism: A Documentary About the Important Things as Self · Documentary Worldwide box office: $262K - 2013
The Unbelievers as Self · Documentary Worldwide box office: $14.4K - 2010
Holy Wars as Himself - 2008
Discussions with Richard Dawkins, Episode 1: The Four Horsemen as Self · Documentary - 2005
The God Who Wasn’t There as Self · Drama
Who Sam Harris Makes Movies With
The actors and directors Sam Harris shares the most films with. James Flavin comes first, with 15 films together, followed by George Davis (12).
Sam Harris: Questions & Answers
How many movies Sam Harris has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Sam Harris been in?
Sam Harris is credited on 223 films, from 1931 to 2025. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is Sam Harris's highest-grossing movie?
The Great Dictator (1940) is Sam Harris's biggest box office hit, with $972K worldwide, ahead of Wuthering Heights (1939) ($625K). Across every film with box office figures, Sam Harris's movies have made $2.8M.
Sam Harris's biggest hits What is the best Sam Harris movie?
By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Sam Harris's best-rated film is Liza: A Truly Terrific Absolutely True Story (2025) with a score of 80.
Best Sam Harris movies, ranked What is Sam Harris's newest movie?
The most recent film on Sam Harris's filmography is Liza: A Truly Terrific Absolutely True Story (2025), in the role of Self.
Who does Sam Harris work with most often?
Sam Harris shares the most films with James Flavin (15 films), George Davis (12 films) and Irving Bacon (10 films).
The Best Sam Harris Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 223 credits.
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