Dick McGarvin

Acting

Freshness: Jan 28, 2026

12Total Films

7.4 Highest Rated

Born: Aug 27, 1939

Birth Place: Los Angeles, California, USA

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Dick McGarvin reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 12 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Thriller

The majority of Dick McGarvin's filmography leans towards the Thriller 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 25% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Dick McGarvin remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Blow Out, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Dick McGarvin Movies Ranked

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

★7.4

★7.4

Blow Out: While recording sound effects for a slasher flick, Jack Terry stumbles upon a real-life horror: a car careening off a br

Blow Out

1981•Thriller

★7.0

★7.0

Die Hard 2: One year after his heroics in Los Angeles, John McClane is an off-duty cop who is the wrong guy in the wrong place at th

Die Hard 2

1990•Action

★6.8

★6.8

Scrooged: Frank Cross is a wildly successful television executive whose cold ambition and curmudgeonly nature has driven away the

Scrooged

1988•Fantasy

★6.3

★6.3

Mommie Dearest: Renowned film star Joan Crawford's abuse towards Christina, her adopted daughter, intensifies as her professional and ro

Mommie Dearest

1981•Drama

★6.2

★6.2

Dead of Night: This anthology tells three stories: a man buys a car that takes him back and forth through time; a tale of vampires; and

Dead of Night

1977•Horror

Complete Filmography & Success Status

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

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1990	Die Hard 2	Engineer	Hit	Similar →
1989	Fletch Lives	Announcer	Average	Similar →
1988	Scrooged	Announcer	Hit	Similar →
1986	American Anthem	Announcer Prelim Meet	Flop	Similar →
1986	The Deliberate Stranger	-	Average	Similar →
1981	Mommie Dearest	Tour Bus Driver	Average	Similar →
1981	Blow Out	TV Newscaster	Hit	Similar →
1979	The Concorde... Airport '79	Newscaster	Flop	Similar →
1978	The Bad News Bears Go to Japan	Network Man #3	Flop	Similar →
1978	Ruby and Oswald	Reporter	Average	Similar →
1977	Dead of Night	Mr. Dorset	Average	Similar →
1975	Smile	Ted Farley	Average	Similar →

Dick McGarvin - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Dick McGarvin?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Dick McGarvin is "Blow Out" with a rating of 7.4/10.

How many movies has Dick McGarvin acted in?

Dick McGarvin has been featured in at least 12 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Dick McGarvin?

Other notable films include "Die Hard 2", "Scrooged", and "Mommie Dearest".