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Joel Fluellen

Joel Fluellen

Actor · Died February 2, 1990, aged 82 · Monroe, Louisiana, USA

Joel Fluellen was an actor, known for The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman (1974), The Great White Hope (1970) and Friendly Persuasion (1956). He died on February 2, 1990 in Los Angeles, California.

Biography from TMDB.

Born
December 2, 1907
Died
February 2, 1990 (aged 82)
From
Monroe, Louisiana, USA
Works as
Actor
Titles
49 on Motif · 81 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 157 days to Oct 28Down 45% in 30 days

What are Joel Fluellen's films like?

Across their 13 Motif titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Bonds and Power.

Genres

Drama7 titlesTypical Motif score: 83rd percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Drama movies
Action2 titlesTypical Motif score: 53rd percentile
: browse their Action movies

Their Motif films by primary genre. The badge is the typical Motif score of the genre's films, the median percentile; an up arrow marks a genre at or above their average across these genres.

Themes

share of theme weight
Bonds
24%
Power
19%
Society
17%
Morality
15%
Survival
12%
Self
10%
Ideas
2%
Prejudice4 titles, browse their movies with this themeFreedom3 titles, browse their movies with this themeFamily bonds3 titles, browse their movies with this themeJustice4 titles, browse their movies with this themeSurvival2 titles, browse their movies with this themeOppression2 titles, browse their movies with this themeRomantic love2 titles, browse their movies with this themeAmbition2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 13 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Grounded: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their grounded movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

Grounded 9 · Stylized 3 · Heightened 1

Charged: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their charged movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

Gentle 0 · Charged 10 · Intense 3

Shifting: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their shifting movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

Steady 1 · Shifting 11 · Whiplash 1

Straight-faced: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their straight-faced movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

Straight-faced 9 · Some laughs 3 · Funny 1

Slow burn: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their slow burn movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 7 · Even-paced 6 · Relentless 0

Engaged: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their engaged movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

Casual 5 · Engaged 8 · Full focus 0

Affecting: How much it costs you emotionally; whether you need recovery time. Browse their affecting movies.
Demand · Emotional cost
easyheavy

A split, not a type: Easy watch 2 · Affecting 4 · Heavy 7

Resolved: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their resolved movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

Resolved 11 · Open-ended 2 · Ambiguous 0

Roles they play

3 analyzed roles

Usually the Ally: 3 of 3 analyzed roles.

Ally
3 of 3

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Tense
9
Melancholic
8
Hopeful
6
Thrilling
3
Contemplative
2
Other
8

How their films linger

Hopeful6 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteBittersweet6 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteThought-provoking5 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteRousing2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHaunting2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 1 with a twist

  • Happy3
  • Bittersweet7
  • Tragic3

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Joel Fluellen's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 26 of their 49 Motif titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on Tubi (19).

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Joel Fluellen's titles on Motif; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Motif score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

81 credits, 49 with a Motif page; 2 appearances as themselves are hidden until asked for.

  • Monster from British Hell (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2021)

    as Arobi (archive footage)

  • Day of the Crow’s Call (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1986)

    Writer · Actor

  • Hill Street Blues(1981)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

    Motif score: 92nd percentile of all shows

  • Freedom Road(1979)

    as James Allenby

    Motif score: 35th percentile of all films

  • Butch and Sundance: The Early Days(1979)

    as Jack the Bartender

    Motif score: 26th percentile of all films

  • Roots: The Next Generations(1979)

    Show 1 episode · as State Man

    Motif score: 80th percentile of all shows

  • Casey's Shadow(1978)

    as Jimmy Judson

    Motif score: 51st percentile of all films

  • The Bingo Long Traveling All-Stars & Motor Kings(1976)

    as Mr. Holland

    Motif score: 73rd percentile of all films

  • Man Friday(1975)

    as Doctor

    Motif score: 59th percentile of all films

  • The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman(1974)

    as Unc Isom

    Motif score: 93rd percentile of all films

  • Thomasine & Bushrod(1974)

    as Nathaniel

    Motif score: 50th percentile of all films

  • A Dream for Christmas (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1973)

    as Arthur Rogers

  • Skin Game(1971)

    as Uncle Abram

    Motif score: 79th percentile of all films

  • Columbo (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1971)

    Show 1 episode · as Charles

  • The Sheriff (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1971)

    as Charley Dobey

  • The Great White Hope(1970)

    as Tick

    Motif score: 72nd percentile of all films

  • Marcus Welby, M.D.(1969)

    Show 1 episode · as Uncle Clem

    Motif score: 47th percentile of all shows

  • The Learning Tree(1969)

    as Uncle Rob

    Motif score: 85th percentile of all films

  • Uptight(1968)

    as Kyle's Associate (uncredited)

    Motif score: 87th percentile of all films

  • The Mod Squad (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1968)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Adam-12(1968)

    Show 1 episode · as Oren Johnson

    Motif score: 78th percentile of all shows

  • Who's Minding the Mint?(1967)

    as Policeman

    Motif score: 78th percentile of all films

  • Cimarron Strip (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1967)

    Show 2 episodes · Actor

  • The Invaders (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1967)

    Show 1 episode · as Butler · as Homer Warren

  • Tarzan (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1966)

    Show 3 episodes · Actor

  • The Chase(1966)

    as Lester Johnson

    Motif score: 85th percentile of all films

  • The F.B.I. (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1965)

    Show 1 episode · as Williams

  • The Wild Wild West (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1965)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Laredo (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1965)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Gidget(1965)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

    Motif score: 44th percentile of all shows

  • The Big Valley (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1965)

    Show 1 episode · as Butler

  • Roustabout(1964)

    as Cody Marsh

    Motif score: 44th percentile of all films

  • Daniel Boone (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1964)

    Show 1 episode · as Joselito

  • Good Neighbor Sam(1964)

    as Judge (uncredited)

    Motif score: 72nd percentile of all films

  • He Rides Tall (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1964)

    as Dr. Sam

  • The Great Adventure (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1963)

    Show 1 episode · as Newby

  • The Alfred Hitchcock Hour(1962)

    Show 1 episode · as Jessie

    Motif score: 97th percentile of all shows

  • Sam Benedict (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1962)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • The Dick Van Dyke Show(1961)

    Show 1 episode · as Roger Johnson

    Motif score: 95th percentile of all shows

  • Ben Casey (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1961)

    Show 2 episodes · Actor

  • A Raisin in the Sun(1961)

    as Bobo

    Motif score: 98th percentile of all films

  • My Three Sons (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1960)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Startime (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1959)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Imitation of Life(1959)

    as Minister

    Motif score: 97th percentile of all films

  • One Step Beyond(1959)

    Show 1 episode · as Cookie

    Motif score: 71st percentile of all shows

  • The Decks Ran Red(1958)

    as Pete

    Motif score: 50th percentile of all films

  • Run Silent Run Deep(1958)

    as Bragg (uncredited)

    Motif score: 90th percentile of all films

  • Perry Mason(1957)

    Show 1 episode · as Bartender

    Motif score: 95th percentile of all shows

  • House of Numbers (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1957)

    as Ashlow

  • Monster from Green Hell(1957)

    as Arobi

    Motif score: 2nd percentile of all films

  • The Opposite Sex(1956)

    as Club Car Bartender (uncredited)

    Motif score: 47th percentile of all films

  • Friendly Persuasion(1956)

    as Enoch

    Motif score: 83rd percentile of all films

  • The Adventures of Jim Bowie(1956)

    Show 2 episodes · Actor

    Motif score: 33rd percentile of all shows

  • Telephone Time (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1956)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Lord of the Jungle (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1955)

    as Molu

  • Sitting Bull(1954)

    as Sam

    Motif score: 37th percentile of all films

  • Jungle Gents (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1954)

    as Rangori, witch doctor

  • Duffy of San Quentin(1954)

    as Bill Lake

    Motif score: 55th percentile of all films

  • Riot in Cell Block 11(1954)

    as Al

    Motif score: 83rd percentile of all films

  • Ramar of the Jungle (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1953)

    Show 26 episodes · Actor

  • Perils of the Jungle (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1953)

    as Kenny

  • Jungle Drums of Africa (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1953)

    as Matambo, Native Searcher

  • Affair in Trinidad(1952)

    as Jeffrey Mabetes, Fisherman (uncredited)

    Motif score: 66th percentile of all films

  • Dragnet(1951)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

    Motif score: 67th percentile of all shows

  • His Kind of Woman(1951)

    as Sam (uncredited)

    Motif score: 80th percentile of all films

  • You're in the Navy Now(1951)

    as Officer's Club Waiter

    Motif score: 53rd percentile of all films

  • Walk Softly, Stranger(1950)

    as Florist (uncredited)

    Motif score: 56th percentile of all films

  • The Great Jewel Robber(1950)

    as Train Waiter (uncredited)

    Motif score: 66th percentile of all films

  • The Jackie Robinson Story(1950)

    as Mack Robinson

    Motif score: 54th percentile of all films

  • Buccaneer's Girl(1950)

    as Black Man in Marketplace (uncredited)

    Motif score: 41st percentile of all films

  • Family Honeymoon(1948)

    as Waiter (uncredited)

    Motif score: 52nd percentile of all films

  • No Time for Romance (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1948)

    Actor

  • The Burning Cross (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1947)

    as Charlie West

  • Without Reservations(1946)

    as Train Waiter (uncredited)

    Motif score: 59th percentile of all films

  • The Negro Sailor (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1945)

    as Bill Johnson

  • White Pongo(1945)

    as Mumbo Jumbo

    Motif score: 2nd percentile of all films

  • Jasper's Paradise (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1944)

    as God (uncredited) (voice)

  • Hit the Ice(1943)

    as Club Car Bartender (uncredited)

    Motif score: 71st percentile of all films

  • Cabin in the Sky(1943)

    as Mr. Kelso / Jim Henry's Paradise Patron (uncredited)

    Motif score: 82nd percentile of all films

  • Heart of the Golden West(1942)

    as Member, Hall Johnson Choir

    Motif score: 27th percentile of all films

  • Congo Maisie (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1940)

    as Native (Uncredited)

Career shape

Star power in the 93rd percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 81 titles from 1940 to 2021; peak year 1970.

Biggest box office

Butch and Sundance: The Early Days (1979)

$5.1M worldwide

Highest rated

A Raisin in the Sun (1961)

Motif 98th

Most popular right now

Friendly Persuasion (1956)

Film career

19402021

Peak 1970 · fewer prominent film roles lately. Film roles by billing, audience size and rating; 25+ votes. A show carries a single first-air date, so shows are not on the curve.

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting81 of 81: 80 only acting, 1 with another role · typical Motif score67thWriting1 of 81: 0 only writing, 1 with another role

By decade

1940s11 · acting1950s28 · acting1960s26 · acting1970s13 · acting1980s2 · 2 acting · 1 crew2020s1 · acting

Billing

usually 10th · top billed in 0% of 18 roles
435868

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Motif score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on Motif, shown from 5 scored. Billing is TMDB cast order for roles with 25+ votes, billed in the top 30; the columns are the share of top-billed roles in each era, 5-year spans from the year on the label, merged until each holds at least 5 roles.

How do Joel Fluellen's films land?

Their typical Motif film has a Motif score in the 63rd percentile, the median of all 38; across their 13 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 60th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

60thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 13

Approval · how many liked their films

52ndpercentile
Typical film, the median of 13

Reach · how many have seen their films

56thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 13

Motif score across 49 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up19
  • 50th to 74th18
  • 25th to 49th10
  • Below 25th2

Shape of the crowd

29 of their 49 titles are Crowd Pleasers.

  • Universally Loved8
  • Universally Panned2
  • Cult Classic1
  • Crowd Pleaser29
  • Broadly Agreed3
  • Mixed6

Most divisive · actor

Freedom Road (1979)

81st percentile spread · 24% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

A Raisin in the Sun (1961)

Motif 98th · 88% liked

Reviewers score the acting 69/100 in their films, across 12 reviewed titles; fans 76, detractors 47. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on Motif; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Motif score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their Motif titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Who does Joel Fluellen work with?

People who share at least 2 of Joel Fluellen's Motif titles, grouped by what they did on them; Ruby Dee shares the most, 2.

Actors

Composers and cinematographers