Acting
Tom Ewell
- Titles
- 33movies25TV shows
- Career
Active from 1941 to 1982, with up to 3 main titles a year.
- Leading roles
- 12top three billing
- Average score
59/100
- Highest rated
Adam's Rib79/100
What stands out
Compared with the average well-known movie, over 25 of their titles. Select a trait to filter titles.
- Historical6.1average 2.6
- Situational Comedy5.4average 2.7
- Nostalgia6.3average 3.6
- Satire & Parody4.1average 2.3
- Wholesome5.1average 3.3
- Wit & Wordplay5.5average 3.7
- Romance5.6average 3.8
- Physical Comedy3.6average 2.5
Rarely in their work
- Violence2.5, average 4.3
- Coming of Age1.4, average 2.9
- Psychological4.0, average 5.6
- Adrenaline3.5, average 5.1
Main genres
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Recurring tags
- Wholesome Entertainment 3
- Feel-Good 2
- Witty Dialogue 2
- Classic Hollywood 2
- Classic Romantic Comedy 2
- Gentle Humor 2
- Nostalgic Appeal 2
- Character-Driven 2
- Nostalgic 2
- Social Commentary 2
Works often with
People in at least two of their main titles.
Bud AbbottActorLost in Alaska, The World of Abbott and Costello
Lou CostelloActorLost in Alaska, The World of Abbott and Costello
Vaughn TaylorActorBack at the Front, Up Front
Jack ElamActorAmerican Guerrilla in the Philippines, Finders Keepers
Jean HagenActorAdam's Rib, A Life of Her Own
David WayneActorAdam's Rib, Up Front
Edmond O'BrienActorThe Girl Can't Help It, They Only Kill Their Masters
Alfred NewmanComposerThe Seven Year Itch, State Fair
George CukorDirectorAdam's Rib, A Life of Her Own
Frank TashlinDirectorThe Girl Can't Help It, The Lieutenant Wore Skirts- HHugh S. FowlerEditorThe Seven Year Itch, A Nice Little Bank That Should Be Robbed
Cyril J. MockridgeComposerAmerican Guerrilla in the Philippines, The Lieutenant Wore Skirts
Movies and TV shows
502010s
1 title · average score 76
76
as Richard Sherman (archive footage)
1990s
1 title
as (archive footage)
1980s
4 titles · average score 67
76
TV show · as Josh Corbin
54
as Scrappleton
as Johnson
72
TV show · as Jerome Kullens
1970s
16 titles · average score 54
as Hadley Crabtree
66
TV show
77
TV show · as Dr. Richmond
43
TV show · as Burt 'Fingers' Lonegan
44
TV show · as Billy Truman
as Judge
61
as Mourner (uncredited)
as Dr. Hargrove
45
as Billy Joe Davis
1960s
6 titles · average score 63
73
TV show · as District Attorney Simpson
63
as Nugget Joe McDermott in Lost In Alaska (archive footage)
68
TV show · as Leander Clement
57
as Abe North
54
as Abel Frake
TV show
1950s
17 titles · average score 64
as Max Rutgers
65
as Tom Miller
58
as Bruce Hallerton
60
as Gregory Whitcomb
70
as Richard Sherman
85
TV show · as Albert Pelham
as Willie
55
as Nugget Joe McDermott
as Tiger Kipps
as Willie
57
as Tom Caraway
53
as Jim Mitchell
1940s
5 titles · average score 64
79
as Warren Attinger
64
TV show
64
TV show · as Willie Mason
as Texas Ranger Ordway
50
as New Hired Hand (uncredited)