Andy Romano
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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Andrew RomaSanta, better known as Andy Romano, (April 16, 1936 – September 14, 2022) was an American actor, known for playing "J.D.", an outlaw motorcyclist and right-hand henchman of the character Eric von Zipper (played by Harvey Lembeck) in the 1960s Beach Party movies (which starred Annette Funicello and Frankie Avalon). Description above from the Wikipedia article Andy Romano, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Andy Romano reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Andy Romano's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 18% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Andy Romano remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Fugitive, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Andy Romano Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Andy Romano's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Andy Romano.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Heaven or Vegas | Mr. Hodges | Flop | Similar → |
| 1996 | Ghosts of Mississippi | Hardy Lott | Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | Listen | Det. Sam Steinmann | Flop | Similar → |
| 1996 | Fast Money | Robert Hartman | Flop | Similar → |
| 1996 | Eraser | Undersecretary of Defense Daniel Harper | Average | Similar → |
| 1996 | Getting Away with Murder | Psychiatrist | Flop | Similar → |
| 1995 | Two Bits | Dr. Bruna | Average | Similar → |
| 1995 | Rough Magic | Clayton | Average | Similar → |
| 1995 | Under Siege 2: Dark Territory | Admiral Bates | Average | Similar → |
| 1994 | Drop Zone | Tom McCracken | Average | Similar → |
| 1994 | Tryst | Hurwitz | Flop | Similar → |
| 1994 | A Friend to Die For | Joe Delvecchio | Average | Similar → |
| 1993 | Bank Robber | Police Captain | Flop | Similar → |
| 1993 | Victim of Love: The Shannon Mohr Story | Bob Mohr | Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | The Fugitive | Judge Bennett | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | Midnight Witness | Captain McCarthy | Flop | Similar → |
| 1992 | Under Siege | Admiral Bates | Average | Similar → |
| 1992 | The Gun in Betty Lou's Handbag | Herrick | Flop | Similar → |
| 1992 | Unlawful Entry | Captain Russell Hayes | Average | Similar → |
| 1992 | Afterburn | Dr. Carl Haller | Flop | Similar → |
| 1991 | Bugsy | Del Webb | Average | Similar → |
| 1991 | Mobsters | Antonio Luciano | Average | Similar → |
| 1991 | Perry Mason: The Case of the Ruthless Reporter | Asst. D.A. Jack LaRusso | Average | Similar → |
| 1991 | Pizza Man | The Hood | Flop | Similar → |
| 1990 | Pump Up the Volume | Murdock | Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | Laker Girls | Frank | Flop | Similar → |
| 1990 | Perry Mason: The Case of the Poisoned Pen | Asst. D.A. Jack LaRusso | Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | Prime Target | Victor Roselli | Flop | Similar → |
| 1989 | Major League | Pepper Leach | Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | Kansas | Fleener | Flop | Similar → |
| 1987 | Rampage | Spencer Whalen | Average | Similar → |
| 1987 | Return to Horror High | Principal Kastleman | Flop | Similar → |
| 1985 | Promises to Keep | Ben Wilson | Flop | Similar → |
| 1983 | M.A.D.D.: Mothers Against Drunk Drivers | Harry Doherty | Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | The Promise of Love | John Emelio | Flop | Similar → |
| 1979 | Over the Edge | Fred Willat | Hit | Similar → |
| 1979 | Love and Bullets | FBI Agent Marty | Average | Similar → |
| 1978 | The One Man Jury | Chickie | Flop | Similar → |
| 1978 | F.I.S.T. | Man #1 | Hit | Similar → |
| 1977 | The Amazing Howard Hughes | Roy Cruickshank | Average | Similar → |
| 1974 | Welcome to Arrow Beach | Bryant | Flop | Similar → |
| 1974 | Get Christie Love! | Sgt. Seymour Greenberg | Flop | Similar → |
| 1968 | The Bamboo Saucer | Blanchard | Flop | Similar → |
| 1966 | The Ghost in the Invisible Bikini | J.D. | Flop | Similar → |
| 1965 | Sergeant Deadhead | Marine AP | Flop | Similar → |
| 1965 | How to Stuff a Wild Bikini | J.D. | Flop | Similar → |
| 1965 | Beach Blanket Bingo | Rat Pack | Average | Similar → |
| 1964 | Pajama Party | Rat Pack | Flop | Similar → |
| 1964 | Bikini Beach | Rat Pack | Average | Similar → |
| 1963 | Beach Party | J.D. | Average | Similar → |
Andy Romano - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Andy Romano?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Andy Romano is "The Fugitive" with a rating of 7.5/10.
How many movies has Andy Romano acted in?
Andy Romano has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Andy Romano?
Other notable films include "Victim of Love: The Shannon Mohr Story", "Over the Edge", and "Pump Up the Volume".