Dermot Mulroney
ActingAbout Dermot Mulroney
Dermot Patrick Mulroney (born October 31, 1963) is an American actor and musician. He is known for his roles in romantic comedy, western, and drama films. Mulroney is known for his work in various films such as Long Gone (1987), Young Guns (1988), Staying Together (1989), Where the Day Takes You (1992), Point of No Return (1993), The Last Outlaw (1993), Angels in the Outfield (1994), My Best Friend's Wedding (1997), About Schmidt (2002), The Wedding Date (2005), Zodiac (2007), August: Osage County (2013), Insidious: Chapter 3 (2015), Scream VI, and Anyone but You (2023). Mulroney played the main antagonist Francis Gibson in NBC's Crisis (2014), Dr. Walter Wallace in Pure Genius (2016–2017), Sean Pierce in Showtime's Shameless (2015–2017), and Bobby Sheridan in USA's The Purge (2018–2019).
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Dermot Mulroney 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 Dermot Mulroney'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 66% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Dermot Mulroney remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Unconquered, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Dermot Mulroney Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Dermot Mulroney's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Dermot Mulroney.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Swiped | Slate | Average | Similar → |
| 2025 | When I'm Ready | Keith | Hit | Similar → |
| 2024 | Lights Out | Sage Parker | Hit | Similar → |
| 2023 | Anyone But You | Leo | Hit | Similar → |
| 2023 | Ruthless | Harry Sumner | Hit | Similar → |
| 2023 | Shooting Stars | Keith Dambrot | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2023 | The Getback | Chief Joe Milazzo | Hit | Similar → |
| 2023 | Scream VI | Detective Bailey | Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | Section 8 | Sam Ramsey | Average | Similar → |
| 2022 | Along for the Ride | Robert West | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | Flesh & Blood | Henry Tooms | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | I Still See You | August | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | Cats | Blanket | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | The Christmas Train | Tom Langdon | Average | Similar → |
| 2017 | The Mountain Between Us | Mark Robertson | Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | Truth | Lawrence Lanpher | Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | Insidious: Chapter 3 | Sean Brenner | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | August: Osage County | Steve Huberbrecht | Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | Struck by Lightning | Neal Phillips | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | Stoker | Richard Stoker | Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | Big Miracle | Colonel Scott Boyer | Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | The Grey | Jerome Talget | Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | Silent Witness | Tony Lord | Average | Similar → |
| 2011 | J. Edgar | Colonel Schwarzkopf | Average | Similar → |
| 2010 | Jolene | Uncle Phil | Average | Similar → |
| 2008 | Flash of Genius | Gil Previck | Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | Burn After Reading | Star of "Coming Up Daisy" | Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | The Memory Keeper's Daughter | Dr. David Henry | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | Zodiac | Martin Lee | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | Dante's Inferno | Dante (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | Griffin & Phoenix | Henry Griffin | Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | The Family Stone | Everett Stone | Average | Similar → |
| 2005 | The Wedding Date | Nick Mercer | Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | Hair High | Rod (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | About Schmidt | Randall Hertzel | Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | The Safety of Objects | Jim Train | Average | Similar → |
| 1997 | My Best Friend's Wedding | Michael O'Neal | Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | Bastard Out of Carolina | Lyle Parsons | Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | Box of Moonlight | Wick | Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | Kansas City | Johnny O'Hara | Average | Similar → |
| 1995 | Copycat | Ruben Goetz | Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | How to Make an American Quilt | Sam | Average | Similar → |
| 1995 | Living in Oblivion | Wolf | Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | The Thing Called Love | Kyle Davidson | Average | Similar → |
| 1993 | Point of No Return | J. P. | Average | Similar → |
| 1991 | Career Opportunities | Nestor Pyle | Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | Longtime Companion | John | Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | Unconquered | Richmond Flowers Jr. | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | Young Guns | Dirty Steve Stephens | Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | Daddy | Bobby | Hit | Similar → |
Dermot Mulroney - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Dermot Mulroney?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Dermot Mulroney is "Unconquered" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Dermot Mulroney acted in?
Dermot Mulroney has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Dermot Mulroney?
Other notable films include "Shooting Stars", "Zodiac", and "Living in Oblivion".