Some of his most notable works include:
* The Big Knife (1955)
* Attack! (1956)
* Kiss Me Deadly (1955)
* The Dirty Dozen (1967)
* What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? (1962)
* Hush… Hush, Sweet Charlotte (1964)
* The Flight of the Phoenix (1965)
* The Legend of Lylah Clare (1968)
* The Grissom Gang (1971)
* Ulzana's Raid (1972)
* Emperor of the North Pole (1973)
Aldrich also directed a number of television shows, including:
* Wagon Train (1958–1962)
* Route 66 (1961–1963)
* The Alfred Hitchcock Hour (1963)
* The FBI (1965–1974)
* Columbo (1973)
Aldrich was a controversial figure in Hollywood, known for his outspoken personality and his willingness to take risks. He is considered one of the most important and influential directors of his era.