Acting
John Houseman
- Titles
- 58movies24TV shows
- Career
Active from 1943 to 2013, with a break from 1944 to 1972, busiest in 1975 and 1980 with 3 main titles each.
- Leading roles
- 10top three billing
- Average score
63/100
- Highest rated
The Paper Chase78/100
What stands out
Compared with the average well-known movie, over 43 of their titles. Select a trait to filter titles.
- Historical4.7average 2.6
- Nostalgia5.2average 3.6
- Class & Capitalism4.8average 3.3
- Wit & Wordplay4.8average 3.7
- Politics3.7average 2.6
- Social Commentary5.9average 4.9
- Melancholy5.6average 4.7
- Psychological6.3average 5.6
Rarely in their work
- Contemporary Realism3.7, average 5.2
- Fantasy0.8, average 1.8
- Physical Comedy1.6, average 2.5
- Pop Culture1.4, average 2.2
Main genres
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Recurring tags
- Character-Driven 3
- Social Commentary 2
- Character Study 2
- Law School Drama 2
- 1970s 2
- Psychological Suspense 2
- Class Struggle 2
- Melancholy 2
Works often with
People in at least two of their main titles.
James BridgesDirectorThe Paper Chase, Bright Lights, Big City, The Paper Chase
José FerrerActorThe French Atlantic Affair, Gideon's Trumpet
James CocoActorThe French Atlantic Affair, Wholly Moses
Lane SmithActorGideon's Trumpet, The Displaced Person
Orson WellesActorJane Eyre, Too Much Johnson- TTom RolfEditorGhost Story, Fear on Trial
Gordon WillisCinematographerBright Lights, Big City, The Paper Chase- DDouglas HeyesCreatorThe French Atlantic Affair, Aspen
- WWalter ThompsonEditorJane Eyre, The Paper Chase
Movies and TV shows
682010s
1 title · average score 55
55
as Duelist
1980s
23 titles · average score 64
57
as Mr. Vogel
74
as Driving Instructor (uncredited)
67
TV show
77
TV show · as Aaron Jastrow
as Network Newscaster
52
as Stanley Markowitz
62
TV show · as Grandpa Stratton
61
as Sears James
56
as Ephraim Adams
47
as The Archangel
as Chief Justice / Offscreen Narrator
67
as Mr. Machen
1970s
20 titles · average score 70
TV show · as Dr. Archady Clemens
78
TV show · as Charles Kingsfield
TV show · as Joseph Merrill Drummond
59
as Abner Procane
as The Director
68
TV show
64
as Bartholomew
73
as Mr. Wabash
as Mike Collins
71
TV show · as Doctor Franklin
69
as Charles W. Kingsfield Jr.
67
TV show · as Self / Dr.Fawcett
1960s
6 titles · average score 65
73
Executive Producer
75
as Vice Adm. Farley C. Barnswell (uncredited)
52
Producer
64
Producer
1950s
12 titles · average score 67
Producer
72
Producer
60
Producer
65
Producer
72
Producer
57
Producer
71
Producer
56
Producer
69
Producer
61
Producer
83
TV show · as Chief Justice / Winston S. Churchill
1940s
6 titles · average score 68
71
Producer
68
Producer
Associate Producer
52
Associate Producer
71
Screenplay