Lew Ayres

Lew Ayres

American actor (1908–1996)

Lewis Frederick Ayres III was an American actor whose film and television career spanned 65 years. He is best known for starring as German soldier Paul Bäumer in the film All Quiet on the Western Front (1930) and for playing Dr. Kildare in nine films. He was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actor for his performance in Johnny Belinda (1948).

Filmography in the catalog

Credited on 59 films (1929–1978) — matched by name in the Creator or Credits field. Also mentioned in 25 other records (descriptions, transcriptions, copyright notes).

Year ▼ Title CreatorLengthFormatColorSound
1932 NIGHT WORLD. Universal Pictures Corp. 6 reels B&W
1932 OKAY AMERICA. Universal Pictures Corp. 8 reels
1931 HEAVEN ON EARTH. Universal Pictures Corp. 8 reels 16mm B&W Sound
1931 THE IRON MAN. Universal Pictures Corp. 8 reels
1931 UP FOR MURDER. Universal Pictures Corp. 7 reels B&W
1930 All quiet on the Western front Universal Pictures Co. Inc. 1:05 16mm B&W sound
1930 COMMON CLAY. Fox Film Corp 9 reels B&W
1930 THE DOORWAY TO HELL. Warner Bros. Pictures Inc. 8 reels B&W
1929 THE SOPHOMORE. Pathe Exchange Inc. 8 reels B&W