Don Pugsley

Acting

Freshness: Jan 23, 2026

22Total Films

7.4 Highest Rated

Born: Oct 9, 1947

Birth Place: Des Moines, Iowa, USA

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Don Pugsley reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 22 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Comedy

The majority of Don Pugsley'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 32% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Don Pugsley remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Captain Nuke and the Bomber Boys, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Don Pugsley Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Don Pugsley's career based on audience ratings.

★7.4

Captain Nuke and the Bomber Boys (1995) movie poster

★7.4

Captain Nuke and the Bomber Boys: Three teenage boys inadvertently find themselves holding the adult world hostage in this wild comedy caper. When Slug, M

Captain Nuke and the Bomber Boys

1995•Comedy

★7.4

★7.4

American Me: During his 18 years in Folsom Prison, street-gang leader Santana rules over all the drug-and-murder activities behind ba

American Me

1992•Crime

★7.0

★7.0

Runaway Train: A hardened convict and a younger prisoner escape from a brutal prison in the middle of winter only to find themselves on

Runaway Train

1985•Action

★6.8

The Naked Gun 2½: The Smell of Fear (1991) movie poster

★6.8

The Naked Gun 2½: The Smell of Fear: Bumbling lieutenant Frank Drebin is out to foil the big boys in the energy industry, who intend to suppress technology t

The Naked Gun 2½: The Smell of Fear

1991•Comedy

★6.8

★6.8

Near Dark: A farm boy reluctantly becomes a member of the undead when a girl he meets turns out to be part of a band of vampires wh

Near Dark

1987•Horror

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Don Pugsley.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2014	Red Sky	Judge	Flop	Similar →
2008	Final Approach	NORAD Officer	Flop	Similar →
2006	The Good German	Gunther	Average	Similar →
2004	Dinocroc	Janitor	Flop	Similar →
1999	Swing Vote	Marshall Cryer	Average	Similar →
1998	Music from Another Room	Taxi Driver	Average	Similar →
1995	Captain Nuke and the Bomber Boys	Thug	Hit	Similar →
1994	Corrina, Corrina	Delivery Man 1	Hit	Similar →
1994	When the Bough Breaks	Crew Foreman	Average	Similar →
1992	Hero	Jury Foreman	Average	Similar →
1992	American Me	Police Officer	Hit	Similar →
1991	The Naked Gun 2½: The Smell of Fear	"He's wired!"	Hit	Similar →
1991	The Rocketeer	Goose	Hit	Similar →
1990	Child's Play 2	Technician#1	Average	Similar →
1990	Watchers II	Smith (as Donald Pugsley)	Flop	Similar →
1990	The Gumshoe Kid	Skaggs	Flop	Similar →
1989	Fat Man and Little Boy	Bronston	Average	Similar →
1989	Under the Boardwalk	Trustee	Flop	Similar →
1987	Near Dark	Truck Driver #2	Hit	Similar →
1987	Cry Wilderness	Biker	Flop	Similar →
1986	Reform School Girls	Bus Driver	Average	Similar →
1985	Runaway Train	Guard	Hit	Similar →

Don Pugsley - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Don Pugsley?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Don Pugsley is "Captain Nuke and the Bomber Boys" with a rating of 7.4/10.

How many movies has Don Pugsley acted in?

Don Pugsley has been featured in at least 22 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Don Pugsley?

Other notable films include "American Me", "Runaway Train", and "The Naked Gun 2½: The Smell of Fear".