Dwayne Hickman - Actor Profile

Dwayne Hickman

Acting
Freshness: Jan 21, 2026
26Total Films
7.2 Highest Rated
Born: May 18, 1934
Birth Place: Los Angeles, California, USA

About Dwayne Hickman

Dwayne Bernard Hickman (born May 18, 1934) is a former American actor and television executive at CBS. He is known primarily for his "teenage" actor roles on television sitcoms. The naturally brown-headed Hickman is best known for playing Chuck MacDonald, Bob Collins's (played by Bob Cummings) crazy teenaged nephew, on the popular 1950s series, The Bob Cummings Show (a.k.a. Love That Bob), and the blond title character in The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis. Description above from the Wikipedia article  Dwayne Hickman, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Dwayne Hickman reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 26 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Comedy

The majority of Dwayne Hickman'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 15% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Dwayne Hickman remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Surviving Gilligan's Island: The Incredibly True Story of the Longest Three Hour Tour in History, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Dwayne Hickman Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Dwayne Hickman's career based on audience ratings.

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Dwayne Hickman.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2001 Surviving Gilligan's Island: The Incredibly True Story of the Longest Three Hour Tour in History Network Executive #1 Hit Similar →
1998 A Night at the Roxbury Fred Sanderson Hit Similar →
1995 Cops n Roberts Brian Thursday Flop Similar →
1988 Bring Me the Head of Dobie Gillis Dobie Gillis Flop Similar →
1983 High School U.S.A. Mr. Plaza Flop Similar →
1977 Don't Push, I'll Charge When I'm Ready Sgt. Ed Hutchins Flop Similar →
1977 Whatever Happened to Dobie Gillis? Dobie Gillis Flop Similar →
1969 My Dog, the Thief Jack Crandall Hit Similar →
1967 Doctor, You've Got to Be Kidding! Hank Judson Average Similar →
1966 Dr. Goldfoot and the Girl Bombs Todd Armstrong (uncredited) (archive footage) Flop Similar →
1965 Dr. Goldfoot and the Bikini Machine Todd Armstrong Flop Similar →
1965 Sergeant Deadhead Dwayne Flop Similar →
1965 How to Stuff a Wild Bikini Ricky Flop Similar →
1965 Ski Party Craig Gamble Average Similar →
1965 Cat Ballou Jed Average Similar →
1959 1001 Arabian Nights Aladdin (voice) Average Similar →
1958 Rally 'Round the Flag, Boys! Grady Metcalf Flop Similar →
1949 Mighty Joe Young Boy (uncredited) Average Similar →
1949 Rusty Saves a Life Nip Worden Hit Similar →
1948 The Boy with Green Hair Joey Average Similar →
1948 Rusty Leads the Way Nip Worden (uncredited) Average Similar →
1946 The Secret Heart Chase as a Child Average Similar →
1946 Faithful in My Fashion Eddie Average Similar →
1946 The Return of Rusty Bobby Average Similar →
1946 The Hoodlum Saint Johnny Ryan (uncredited) Flop Similar →
1945 Captain Eddie Louis Rickenbacker Average Similar →

Dwayne Hickman - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Dwayne Hickman?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Dwayne Hickman is "Surviving Gilligan's Island: The Incredibly True Story of the Longest Three Hour Tour in History" with a rating of 7.2/10.

How many movies has Dwayne Hickman acted in?

Dwayne Hickman has been featured in at least 26 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Dwayne Hickman?

Other notable films include "Rusty Saves a Life", "My Dog, the Thief", and "A Night at the Roxbury".