Eric Thal

Acting

Freshness: Jan 24, 2026

15Total Films

8.3 Highest Rated

Born: Aug 10, 1965

Birth Place: New York City, New York, USA

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Eric Thal reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 15 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Eric Thal'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 7% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Eric Thal remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Wedding, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Eric Thal Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Eric Thal's career based on audience ratings.

★8.3

★8.3

The Wedding: Shelby Coles (Halle Berry) is engaged to marry talented white jazz musician Meade Howell, but the pair face opposition f

The Wedding

1998•Romance

★6.4

Six Degrees of Separation (1993) movie poster

★6.4

Six Degrees of Separation: The story of a young, gay, black, con artist who, posing as the son of Sidney Poitier, cunningly maneuvers his way into

Six Degrees of Separation

1993•Mystery

★6.0

Snow Falling on Cedars (1999) movie poster

★6.0

Snow Falling on Cedars: In the 1950s, a Japanese-American fisherman is suspected of killing his neighbour at sea. For Ishmael, a local reporter,

Snow Falling on Cedars

1999•Drama

★5.8

★5.8

The Puppet Masters: The Midwest USA is invaded by stingray-shaped alien slugs that ride on people's backs and control their minds in order t

The Puppet Masters

1994•Horror

★5.5

★5.5

A Stranger Among Us: Detective Emily Eden is a tough New York City cop forced to go undercover to solve a puzzling murder. Her search for the

A Stranger Among Us

1992•Crime

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Eric Thal.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2005	Mouth to Mouth	Harry	Flop	Similar →
2001	Down	Jeffrey	Flop	Similar →
1999	Snow Falling on Cedars	Carl Heine Jr.	Average	Similar →
1999	Prisoner of Love	Johnny	Flop	Similar →
1999	Wishful Thinking	Jack	Flop	Similar →
1999	Shift	Eddie	Flop	Similar →
1998	Mixing Nia	Matt	Flop	Similar →
1998	The Wedding	Meade Howell	Super Hit	Similar →
1997	Joe's So Mean to Josephine	Joe	Flop	Similar →
1996	Samson and Delilah	Samson	Flop	Similar →
1994	The Puppet Masters	Sam Nivens	Average	Similar →
1993	Six Degrees of Separation	Rick	Average	Similar →
1992	The Gun in Betty Lou's Handbag	Alex	Flop	Similar →
1992	A Stranger Among Us	Ariel	Average	Similar →
N/A	The Shaft	Jeffrey	Flop	Similar →

Eric Thal - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Eric Thal?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Eric Thal is "The Wedding" with a rating of 8.3/10.

How many movies has Eric Thal acted in?

Eric Thal has been featured in at least 15 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Eric Thal?

Other notable films include "Six Degrees of Separation", "Snow Falling on Cedars", and "The Puppet Masters".