Tom Ewell: Movies & Box Office
- films
- 22
- on screen
- 1940–2022
- box office
- $29.3M
- average score
- 20
- Born
- April 29, 1909
- Birthplace
- Owensboro, Kentucky, U.S.
- Full name
- Samuel Yewell Tompkins
- Citizenship
- United States
- Occupations
- Actor, Producer
- Years active
- 1928-1986
- Spouses
- Judith Abbott, Marjorie Sanborn
- Children
- 1
Tom Ewell's Career in Numbers
Tom Ewell's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Tom Ewell works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from They Knew What They Wanted (1940) to The Mystery of Marilyn Monroe: The Unheard Tapes (2022), and the 1950s were the busiest decade.
Tom Ewell Movies by Decade
- 1940s 2
- 1950s 9
- 1960s 3
- 1970s 3
- 1980s 1
- 1990s 1
- 2020s 1
The 1950s were Tom Ewell's busiest decade, with 9 films.
Tom Ewell Movies by Genre
- Comedy 8
- Drama 5
- Documentary 2
- Thriller 1
- Music 1
- Crime 1
- Romance 1
- War 1
Comedy is the genre Tom Ewell has worked in most, with 8 films, ahead of drama (5).
Tom Ewell Career Milestones
- First film
- They Knew What They Wanted 1940
- Biggest box office hit
- Easy Money $29.3M worldwide
- Best-rated film
- The Mystery of Marilyn Monroe: The Unheard Tapes Movie Echo Score 20
- Newest film
- The Mystery of Marilyn Monroe: The Unheard Tapes 2022
Tom Ewell Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Tom Ewell is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 20. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
Tom Ewell Movies as an Actor
20- 2022
The Mystery of Marilyn Monroe: The Unheard Tapes as Richard Sherman · Documentary Movie Echo Score: 20 - 1990
Hollywood Heaven: Tragic Lives, Tragic Deaths as (archive footage) · Documentary - 1983
Easy Money Comedy Worldwide box office: $29.3M - 1972
They Only Kill Their Masters as Walter · Thriller - 1972
To Find a Man as Dr. Hargrove · Comedy - 1970
Suppose They Gave a War and Nobody Came? as Billy Joe Davis · Drama - 1965
The World of Abbott and Costello as Nugget Joe McDermott in Lost In Alaska (archive footage) · Comedy - 1962
State Fair as Abel Frake · Music - 1962
Tender Is the Night as Abe North · Drama - 1958
A Nice Little Bank That Should Be Robbed as Max Rutgers · Crime - 1956
The Girl Can’t Help It as Tom Miller · Romance - 1956
The Great American Pastime as Bruce Hallerton · Comedy - 1956
The Lieutenant Wore Skirts as Gregory Whitcomb · Comedy - 1955
The Seven Year Itch as Richard Sherman · Comedy Worldwide box office: $22.3K - 1952
Lost in Alaska as Nugget Joe McDermott · Comedy - 1950
Mr. Music as 'Cupcake' Haggerty · Comedy - 1950
American Guerrilla in the Philippines as Jim Mitchell · War - 1950
A Life of Her Own as Tom Caraway · Drama - 1949
Adam's Rib Drama - 1940
They Knew What They Wanted as New Hired Hand (uncredited) · Drama
Who Is Tom Ewell?
Tom Ewell was born in Owensboro, Kentucky, U.S. in 1909. Credited on films since 1940, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.
Tom Ewell (born Samuel Yewell Tompkins, April 29, 1909 – September 12, 1994) was a renowned American film, stage and television actor, and producer. He had a lengthy and successful acting career that spanned several decades from 1928 to 1986. His most successful and identifiable role was that of Richard Sherman in The Seven Year Itch. His impeccable performance in this role began in the Broadway production (1952–1954) and it was reprised for the film adaptation in 1955. He received both a Tony Award and a Golden Globe Award for this role. Apart from acting, he also made his debut as a producer with the biographical play, Kin Hubbard in 1951. After World War II, his performances earned him more frequent Hollywood roles. In addition to his stage and film works, he also enjoyed a fruitful television career and even earned an Emmy Award nomination.
Who Tom Ewell Makes Movies With
The actors and directors Tom Ewell shares the most films with. Marilyn Monroe comes first, with 5 films together, followed by Arthur O'Connell (4).
Tom Ewell: Questions & Answers
How many movies Tom Ewell has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Tom Ewell been in?
Tom Ewell is credited on 22 films, from 1940 to 2022. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is Tom Ewell's highest-grossing movie?
Easy Money (1983) is Tom Ewell's biggest box office hit, with $29.3M worldwide, ahead of The Seven Year Itch (1955) ($22.3K). Across every film with box office figures, Tom Ewell's movies have made $29.3M.
Tom Ewell's biggest hits What is the best Tom Ewell movie?
By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Tom Ewell's best-rated film is The Mystery of Marilyn Monroe: The Unheard Tapes (2022) with a score of 20.
Best Tom Ewell movies, ranked What is Tom Ewell's newest movie?
The most recent film on Tom Ewell's filmography is The Mystery of Marilyn Monroe: The Unheard Tapes (2022), in the role of Richard Sherman.
Who does Tom Ewell work with most often?
Tom Ewell shares the most films with Marilyn Monroe (5 films), Arthur O'Connell (4 films) and Jane Russell (3 films).
The Best Tom Ewell Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 22 credits.
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