Dick Latessa

Acting

Freshness: Jan 24, 2026

21Total Films

8.0 Highest Rated

Born: Sep 15, 1929

Birth Place: Cleveland, Ohio, USA

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Dick Latessa reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 21 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Dick Latessa'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 24% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Dick Latessa remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Rockabye, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Dick Latessa Movies Ranked

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

★8.0

★8.0

Rockabye: A young woman, striking out on her own after having left her husband in California, has her young son snatched from her

Rockabye

1986•Drama

★7.1

The Substance of Fire (1996) movie poster

★7.1

The Substance of Fire: Isaac Geldhart is a Holocaust survivor who, overcome by grief at the recent death of his wife, seems determined to run h

The Substance of Fire

1996•Drama

★7.0

★7.0

A Question of Honor: Television account of an honest New York narcotics cop who becomes unwillingly involved in a plan to uncover corruption

A Question of Honor

1982•TV Movie

★6.5

★6.5

The Last New Yorker: Lifelong friends Lenny Sugarman and Ruben Liebner , both in their 70s, both dyed-in-the-wool New Yorkers, barely recogni

The Last New Yorker

2010•Drama

★6.5

★6.5

Thicker Than Blood: Griffin Byrne is the idealistic new history, English and maths teacher in Father Frank Larkin's school in a mainly Latin

Thicker Than Blood

1998•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

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

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2010	The Last New Yorker	Ruben	Hit	Similar →
2010	A Buddy Story	Grandpa	Flop	Similar →
2005	The Great New Wonderful	Jerry Binder	Flop	Similar →
2004	Alfie	Joe	Average	Similar →
2003	The Event	Uncle Leo	Average	Similar →
1999	The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Spring Break Adventure	Willie	Average	Similar →
1999	Stigmata	Father Gianni Delmonico	Average	Similar →
1998	Thicker Than Blood	Ciccilone	Hit	Similar →
1997	Better Than Ever	Mr. Mayhew	Flop	Similar →
1996	The Substance of Fire	Mr. McCormack Sr	Hit	Similar →
1993	The Will Rogers Follies: A Life In Revue	Clem Rogers	Flop	Similar →
1993	Shattered Trust: The Shari Karney Story	Jack Karney	Flop	Similar →
1990	Over The Limit	Coach Schneider	Flop	Similar →
1986	Rockabye	Malcolm Sterling	Super Hit	Similar →
1985	Out of the Darkness	'Boss' Tom Messenger	Average	Similar →
1985	Izzy & Moe	Lieut. Murphy	Flop	Similar →
1983	Trackdown: Finding the Goodbar Killer	Puliese	Flop	Similar →
1982	A Question of Honor	Charlie	Hit	Similar →
1982	The Neighborhood	Mort Manoff	Average	Similar →
1979	The Family Man	Fred	Flop	Similar →
1976	Philemon	Cockian	Flop	Similar →

Dick Latessa - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Dick Latessa?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Dick Latessa is "Rockabye" with a rating of 8.0/10.

How many movies has Dick Latessa acted in?

Dick Latessa has been featured in at least 21 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Dick Latessa?

Other notable films include "The Substance of Fire", "A Question of Honor", and "The Last New Yorker".