
Barnard Hughes
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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Bernard Aloysius Kiernan “Barnard” Hughes (July 16, 1915 – July 11, 2006) was an American actor of theater and film. Hughes became famous for a variety of roles; his most notable roles came after middle age, and he was often cast as a dithering authority figure or grandfatherly elder. Description above from the Wikipedia article Barnard Hughes, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Barnard Hughes 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 Barnard Hughes'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 32% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Barnard Hughes remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Borgia Stick, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Barnard Hughes Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Barnard Hughes's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Barnard Hughes.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | The Making of TRON | Himself | Average | Similar → |
| 2000 | The Fantasticks | Henry | Flop | Similar → |
| 1999 | Cradle Will Rock | Frank Marvel | Average | Similar → |
| 1998 | The Odd Couple II | Beaumont | Average | Similar → |
| 1995 | Past the Bleachers | Ed Godfrey | Flop | Similar → |
| 1995 | George Romero's Golden Tales 3 | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1994 | Trick of the Eye | Harry Pitt | Average | Similar → |
| 1993 | Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit | Father Maurice | Average | Similar → |
| 1992 | Lincoln | Horace Greeley (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | Doc Hollywood | Aurelius Hogue | Average | Similar → |
| 1990 | Tales from the Darkside | Gideon Hackles | Average | Similar → |
| 1990 | The Incident | Doc Hansen | Average | Similar → |
| 1989 | Day One | Henry Stimson | Average | Similar → |
| 1989 | Home Fires Burning | Jake Tibbetts | Average | Similar → |
| 1989 | What's Under My Bed? | Grandpa (voice) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1988 | Da | Da | Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | A Hobo's Christmas | Chance Grovner | Flop | Similar → |
| 1987 | The Lost Boys | Grandpa | Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | Night of Courage | Abner Abelson | Flop | Similar → |
| 1987 | Night of Courage | Abner Abelsen | Flop | Similar → |
| 1986 | Where Are the Children? | Jonathan Knowles | Average | Similar → |
| 1986 | The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn | The King | Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | Maxie | Bishop Campbell | Flop | Similar → |
| 1984 | The Sky's No Limit | Arthur Bennett | Flop | Similar → |
| 1983 | A Caribbean Mystery | Mr. Rafiel | Average | Similar → |
| 1982 | Best Friends | Tim McCullen | Flop | Similar → |
| 1982 | Tron | Dr. Walter Gibbs / Dumont | Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | Night of 100 Stars | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | First Monday in October | Chief Justice Crawford | Average | Similar → |
| 1980 | Homeward Bound | Harry Seaton | Flop | Similar → |
| 1979 | Sanctuary of Fear | Father Brown | Average | Similar → |
| 1978 | The World Beyond | Andy Borchard | Average | Similar → |
| 1977 | Oh, God! | Judge Baker | Hit | Similar → |
| 1977 | Kill Me If You Can | Judge Fricke | Flop | Similar → |
| 1975 | The UFO Incident | Dr. Benjamin Simon | Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | The Borrowers | Mr. Crampfurl | Average | Similar → |
| 1973 | The Thanksgiving Treasure | Walter Renquist | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | Pueblo | Secretary of the Navy | Average | Similar → |
| 1973 | Sisters | Arthur McLennen | Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | Much Ado About Nothing | Dogberry | Flop | Similar → |
| 1972 | Rage | Dr. Spencer | Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | The Hospital | Drummond | Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | The Pursuit of Happiness | Judge Vogel | Average | Similar → |
| 1971 | Cold Turkey | Dr. Proctor | Average | Similar → |
| 1971 | Dr. Cook's Garden | Elias Hart | Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | Where’s Poppa? | Colonel Hendricks | Average | Similar → |
| 1969 | Midnight Cowboy | Towny | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | The Borgia Stick | Doctor Helm | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | Hamlet from the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre | Marcellus / Priest | Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | The Young Doctors | Dr. Kent O'Donnell | Average | Similar → |
Barnard Hughes - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Barnard Hughes?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Barnard Hughes is "The Borgia Stick" with a rating of 7.8/10.
How many movies has Barnard Hughes acted in?
Barnard Hughes has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Barnard Hughes?
Other notable films include "The Thanksgiving Treasure", "Midnight Cowboy", and "The Lost Boys".



