Bruce French
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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Bruce French (born July 4, 1945 in Reinbeck, Iowa) is an American actor who has more than 30 years of acting credits to his name. French attended the University of Iowa and majored in speech and theatre. He is married to actress/singer Eileen Barnett. Description above from the Wikipedia article Bruce French(actor), licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Bruce French reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 46 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Bruce French'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 26% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Bruce French remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Leave 'Em Laughing, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Bruce French Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Bruce French's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Bruce French.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Beginners | Dr. Wright | Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | Beautiful Boy | Harry | Average | Similar → |
| 2009 | The Wishing Well | Preacher | Flop | Similar → |
| 2009 | Dark and Stormy Night | Jeens | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | Jane Doe: Ties That Bind | Father Hannigan | Flop | Similar → |
| 2006 | Mission: Impossible III | Minister | Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | Walkout | Chief Tom Reddin | Flop | Similar → |
| 2005 | Thank You for Smoking | Gentleman #2 | Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | Sexual Life | Priest | Flop | Similar → |
| 2002 | Mr. Deeds | Helicopter Pilot | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | Enough | Homeowner | Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | Sorority Boys | Dean Blevins | Average | Similar → |
| 2001 | Jurassic Park III | Science Reporter | Average | Similar → |
| 1998 | Star Trek: Insurrection | Son'a Officer #1 | Average | Similar → |
| 1993 | Jack Reed: Badge of Honor | Senator Marik | Flop | Similar → |
| 1993 | Barbarians at the Gate | Golfer Jay | Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | Runaway Ralph | Garf's Father | Flop | Similar → |
| 1990 | In the Line of Duty: A Cop for the Killing | Judge | Flop | Similar → |
| 1990 | Where Pigeons Go to Die | Dennis Korn | Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | Black Eagle | Father Joseph Bedelia | Flop | Similar → |
| 1987 | Surrender | Dream Lawyer | Flop | Similar → |
| 1987 | Murder Ordained | Bruce Linton | Flop | Similar → |
| 1986 | Who Is Julia? | Dr. Haverford | Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | Legal Eagles | Reporter | Average | Similar → |
| 1986 | Wildcats | Mayhew | Average | Similar → |
| 1985 | Murphy's Romance | Rex Boyd | Average | Similar → |
| 1985 | Jagged Edge | Richard Duffin | Average | Similar → |
| 1985 | Deadly Intentions | Dr. Reston | Average | Similar → |
| 1983 | Christine | Mr. Smith | Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | Special Bulletin | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | Mysterious Two | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1981 | Leave 'Em Laughing | McClain | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | First Family | White House Tour Guide | Flop | Similar → |
| 1979 | Rendezvous Hotel | Frank Leonard | Flop | Similar → |
| 1978 | Terror Out of the Sky | Eli Nathanson | Flop | Similar → |
| 1978 | Bloodbrothers | Paulie | Average | Similar → |
| 1978 | When Every Day Was the Fourth of July | Court Clerk | Average | Similar → |
| 1978 | Coming Home | Dr. Lincoln | Hit | Similar → |
| 1978 | Ruby and Oswald | Robert Oswald | Average | Similar → |
| 1977 | It Happened at Lakewood Manor | Tom | Flop | Similar → |
| 1977 | Curse of the Black Widow | Summers-Hospital Administrator | Flop | Similar → |
| 1977 | Rollercoaster | Bomb Squad #2 | Average | Similar → |
| 1976 | The Savage Bees | Police Lieutenant | Flop | Similar → |
| 1976 | Pipe Dreams | The Duke | Flop | Similar → |
| 1976 | Helter Skelter | Officer Ocher | Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | Man on a Swing | Check-Out Man | Average | Similar → |
Bruce French - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Bruce French?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Bruce French is "Leave 'Em Laughing" with a rating of 8.0/10.
How many movies has Bruce French acted in?
Bruce French has been featured in at least 46 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Bruce French?
Other notable films include "Thank You for Smoking", "Who Is Julia?", and "Where Pigeons Go to Die".