Dennis Lipscomb
ActingAbout Dennis Lipscomb
Dennis Lipscomb (March 1, 1942 - July 30, 2014) was an American actor. Lipscomb's first feature film was Union City (1980). From the early 1980s to the 1990s, Lipscomb appeared in key roles in various motion pictures including Love Child (1982), WarGames (1983), Eyes of Fire (1983), The Day After (1983), A Soldier's Story (1984), Crossroads (1986), Amazing Grace and Chuck (1987), Retribution (1987), Sister, Sister (1987), The First Power (1990) and Under Siege (1992). Lipscomb also had a recurring role as mayor of the fictitious town of Sparta, Mississippi in the first season of In the Heat of the Night (1988). In more recent years, Lipscomb has guest starred on television commercials and shows, including WKRP In Cincinnati, T.J. Hooker, and Wiseguy (1987; CBS) as Sid Royce/Elvis Prim. To a younger audience he is perhaps best known as DCI Peter Sterling in Spycraft: The Great Game.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Dennis Lipscomb reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 31 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Dennis Lipscomb'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 29% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Dennis Lipscomb remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in She Knows Too Much, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Dennis Lipscomb Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Dennis Lipscomb's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Dennis Lipscomb.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | The Medicine Show | Dr. Votkiff | Flop | Similar → |
| 2000 | Mystery Kids | Book Collector | Flop | Similar → |
| 1996 | Apollo 11: First Steps on the Moon | George Low | Average | Similar → |
| 1995 | Automatic | Raymond Hammer | Flop | Similar → |
| 1994 | Without Warning | Dr. Richard Pearson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | The Force | Sykes | Flop | Similar → |
| 1993 | Undercover Blues | Foster | Average | Similar → |
| 1993 | Curaçao | Henry Rawlings | Average | Similar → |
| 1992 | Under Siege | Trenton | Average | Similar → |
| 1991 | Rewrite for Murder | Nelson Reiderman | Flop | Similar → |
| 1991 | Perry Mason: The Case of the Glass Coffin | Max LeMar | Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | The First Power | Commander Perkins | Average | Similar → |
| 1989 | Prime Target | Officer Rodney | Flop | Similar → |
| 1989 | She Knows Too Much | Ivan Fletcher | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | Retribution | George Miller | Average | Similar → |
| 1987 | Sister, Sister | Cleve Doucet | Flop | Similar → |
| 1987 | Perry Mason: The Case of the Sinister Spirit | Michael Light | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | Guilty of Innocence: The Lenell Geter Story | Lieutenant Hutchison | Flop | Similar → |
| 1986 | Slow Burn | Ron McDonald | Flop | Similar → |
| 1986 | Crossroads | Lloyd | Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | The Blue Yonder | Finch | Average | Similar → |
| 1984 | A Soldier's Story | Captain Taylor | Hit | Similar → |
| 1984 | Call to Glory | Child Psychologist | Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | The Day After | Reverend Walker | Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | Eyes of Fire | Rev. Will Smythe | Flop | Similar → |
| 1983 | WarGames | Watson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | Farrell: For the People | Jed Carter | Flop | Similar → |
| 1982 | Love Child | Arthur Brady | Flop | Similar → |
| 1982 | Penitentiary II | Announcer | Flop | Similar → |
| 1980 | Union City | Harlan | Flop | Similar → |
| 1977 | Le Grand Silence | Benny Lansing | Flop | Similar → |
Dennis Lipscomb - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Dennis Lipscomb?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Dennis Lipscomb is "She Knows Too Much" with a rating of 7.8/10.
How many movies has Dennis Lipscomb acted in?
Dennis Lipscomb has been featured in at least 31 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Dennis Lipscomb?
Other notable films include "Perry Mason: The Case of the Sinister Spirit", "Crossroads", and "Perry Mason: The Case of the Glass Coffin".