Deborah Richter

Acting

Freshness: Jan 21, 2026

18Total Films

8.0 Highest Rated

Born: Sep 7, 1964

Birth Place: Los Angeles, California, USA

About Deborah Richter

Deborah Richter was born September 7, 1964 and began working in TV and film as a young teen. She first became known for multiple TV series guest roles and Teen genre movies. She played Daryl Ann on Hill Street Blues from 1982-87 and was a series regular in the NBC sit com "All Is Forgiven". She also starred in "Square Dance" with Winona Ryder and Rob Lowe, in "Cyborg" with Jean Claude Van Damme in 1990. She is also known for producing and starring in a web series for Bad Possum Productions.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Deborah Richter reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 18 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Deborah Richter'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 11% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Deborah Richter remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Lookwell, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Deborah Richter Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Deborah Richter's career based on audience ratings.

★8.0

★8.0

Lookwell: The former star of a cancelled cop TV show solves crimes. The pilot was broadcast on NBC in July 1991 but was not picked

Lookwell

1991•Comedy

★6.6

★6.6

Christmas Eve: Story of a well-to-do elderly woman, who befriends the homeless and volunteers her time with children, who learns she ha

Christmas Eve

1986•Drama

★5.7

★5.7

Cyborg: A martial artist hunts a killer in a plague-infested urban dump of the future.

Cyborg

1989•Sci-Fi

★5.7

★5.7

Midnight Madness: A genius grad student organizes an all-night treasure hunt in which five rival teams composed of colorful oddballs furio

Midnight Madness

1980•Comedy

★5.6

★5.6

One on One: Henry Steele is a basketball phenom at his small town high school, but when he matriculates to a big city university on

One on One

1977•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Deborah Richter.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2011	Slinger	Nady Simmons	Flop	Similar →
2001	Cahoots	Vikki	Flop	Similar →
1991	Lookwell	Miss Royster	Super Hit	Similar →
1989	The Banker	Melanie	Flop	Similar →
1989	Cyborg	Nady Simmons	Average	Similar →
1988	Promised Land	Pammie	Flop	Similar →
1987	Square Dance	Gwen	Flop	Similar →
1987	Winners Take All	Cindy Wickes	Average	Similar →
1986	Christmas Eve	Patti	Hit	Similar →
1984	Hot Moves	Heidi	Flop	Similar →
1981	Twirl	Brigit Kummel	Flop	Similar →
1980	Gorp	Barbara	Flop	Similar →
1980	Midnight Madness	Candy (as Debi Richter)	Average	Similar →
1979	Portrait of a Stripper	Bonnie	Flop	Similar →
1979	Swap Meet	Susan	Flop	Similar →
1979	The Rebels	Molly	Flop	Similar →
1979	Hometown U.S.A.	Dolly	Flop	Similar →
1977	One on One	Kathy (as Debi Richter)	Average	Similar →

Deborah Richter - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Deborah Richter?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Deborah Richter is "Lookwell" with a rating of 8.0/10.

How many movies has Deborah Richter acted in?

Deborah Richter has been featured in at least 18 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Deborah Richter?

Other notable films include "Christmas Eve", "Cyborg", and "Midnight Madness".