
Arliss Howard
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Arliss Howard (born Leslie Richard Howard; October 18, 1954) is an American actor, writer and film director. Description above from the Wikipedia article Arliss Howard, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Arliss Howard 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 Arliss Howard'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 38% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Arliss Howard remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Full Metal Jacket, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Arliss Howard Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Arliss Howard's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Arliss Howard.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | The Thicket | Rev. Ephron Karlsson | Average | Similar → |
| 2023 | The Killer | The Client - Claybourne | Hit | Similar → |
| 2021 | With/In Volume 2 | (segment "Still Life") | Flop | Similar → |
| 2021 | Lapsis | Dr. Mangold | Average | Similar → |
| 2020 | Mank | Louis B. Mayer | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | The Boy Downstairs | Diana's Father | Average | Similar → |
| 2015 | Concussion | Dr. Joseph Maroon | Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | Over/Under | Victor | Flop | Similar → |
| 2011 | Moneyball | John Henry | Hit | Similar → |
| 2009 | The Time Traveler's Wife | Richard DeTamble | Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | Awake | Dr. Jonathan Neyer | Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | Weapons | Mikey's Uncle | Flop | Similar → |
| 2004 | Birth | Bob | Average | Similar → |
| 2004 | Dandelion | Luke Mullich | Average | Similar → |
| 2003 | Word of Honor | J.D. Runnells | Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | Big Bad Love | Barlow | Flop | Similar → |
| 1999 | A Map of the World | Paul Reverdy | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | You Know My Name | Wiley | Flop | Similar → |
| 1998 | The Lesser Evil | Ivan | Average | Similar → |
| 1997 | Amistad | John C. Calhoun | Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | The Lost World: Jurassic Park | Peter Ludlow | Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | Old Man | J.J. Taylor | Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | Johns | John Cardoza | Flop | Similar → |
| 1996 | The Man Who Captured Eichmann | Peter Malkin | Average | Similar → |
| 1996 | Beyond the Call | Keith O'Brien | Average | Similar → |
| 1996 | Tales of Erotica | Bruce Lomann (segment 'Wet') | Flop | Similar → |
| 1995 | To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar | Virgil | Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | The Infiltrator | Eaton | Average | Similar → |
| 1994 | Natural Born Killers | Owen Traft | Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | Wet | Bruce Lomann | Flop | Similar → |
| 1993 | Wilder Napalm | Wilder | Average | Similar → |
| 1993 | The Sandlot | Adult Scotty Smalls (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | CrissCross | Joe | Average | Similar → |
| 1992 | Ruby | Maxwell | Flop | Similar → |
| 1992 | Those Secrets | Simon | Flop | Similar → |
| 1992 | Till Death Us Do Part | Vincent Bugliosi | Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | For the Boys | Sgt. Michael Leonard (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1991 | Iran: Days of Crisis | John Limbert | Flop | Similar → |
| 1990 | Somebody Has to Shoot the Picture | Raymond Eames | Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | Men Don't Leave | Charles Simon | Average | Similar → |
| 1988 | Tequila Sunrise | Gregg Lindroff | Average | Similar → |
| 1988 | Plain Clothes | Nick Dunbar | Average | Similar → |
| 1987 | Full Metal Jacket | Pvt. Cowboy | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | Hands of a Stranger | Felix Lyttle | Flop | Similar → |
| 1986 | The Ladies Club | Ed Bricker | Flop | Similar → |
| 1985 | The Lightship | Eddie | Flop | Similar → |
| 1985 | Sylvester | Peter | Flop | Similar → |
| 1983 | The Day After | Tom Cooper | Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | A Killer in the Family | John Lyons | Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | The Prodigal | Scott Stuart | Super Hit | Similar → |
Arliss Howard - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Arliss Howard?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Arliss Howard is "Full Metal Jacket" with a rating of 8.1/10.
How many movies has Arliss Howard acted in?
Arliss Howard has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Arliss Howard?
Other notable films include "The Prodigal", "The Sandlot", and "To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar".




