Dick Callinan

Acting

Freshness: Jan 24, 2026

7Total Films

7.7 Highest Rated

Born: Oct 20, 1927

Birth Place: Columbus, Ohio, USA

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Dick Callinan reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 7 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Comedy

The majority of Dick Callinan's filmography leans towards the Comedy 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 43% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Dick Callinan remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Exorcist, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Dick Callinan Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Dick Callinan's career based on audience ratings.

★7.7

★7.7

The Exorcist: When a mysterious entity possesses a young girl, her mother seeks the help of two Catholic priests to save her life.

The Exorcist

1973•Horror

★7.2

★7.2

Operation Petticoat: A World War II submarine commander finds himself stuck with a damaged sub, a con-man executive officer, and a group of a

Operation Petticoat

1959•Comedy

★6.7

★6.7

Bananas: When a bumbling New Yorker is dumped by his activist girlfriend, he travels to a tiny Latin American nation and becomes

Bananas

1971•Comedy

★6.4

★6.4

Hail: A presidential advisor discovers that the President has assembled a secret army of vigilantes to suppress dissent and is

Hail

1973•Comedy

★6.0

★6.0

Limbo: A ride to the airport unites three women whose husbands are either prisoners or missing in Vietnam.

Limbo

1972•Romance

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Dick Callinan.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1992	Drug Wars: The Cocaine Cartel	The Ambassador	Flop	Similar →
1980	Island Claws	Frank Raines	Flop	Similar →
1973	The Exorcist	Astronaut (uncredited)	Super Hit	Similar →
1973	Hail	The Government	Average	Similar →
1972	Limbo	Col. Lloyd	Average	Similar →
1971	Bananas	Cigarette Commercial Man	Hit	Similar →
1959	Operation Petticoat	Lieutenant Morrison (uncredited)	Hit	Similar →

Dick Callinan - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Dick Callinan?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Dick Callinan is "The Exorcist" with a rating of 7.7/10.

How many movies has Dick Callinan acted in?

Dick Callinan has been featured in at least 7 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Dick Callinan?

Other notable films include "Operation Petticoat", "Bananas", and "Hail".