Franz Russell

Acting

Freshness: Jan 21, 2026

5Total Films

6.3 Highest Rated

Born: May 31, 1937

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Franz Russell reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 5 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Franz Russell'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 0% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Franz Russell remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Agency, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Franz Russell Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Franz Russell's career based on audience ratings.

★6.3

★6.3

Agency: A mysterious millionaire buys an ad agency and begins to replace its employees with his own people, who don't appear to

Agency

1980•Sci-Fi

★6.0

Who'll Save Our Children? (1978) movie poster

★6.0

Who'll Save Our Children?: A childless couple provide shelter for a pair of homeless children. When they try to adopt them the natural parents appe

Who'll Save Our Children?

1978•Drama

★5.6

★5.6

Journey into Fear: U.S geologist discovers something about Oil that proves VERY threatening to the Turkish and Arab business people.

Journey into Fear

1975•Thriller

★5.0

★5.0

Paperback Hero: A hockey player in a small town begins to lose his grip on reality and starts to believe that he is a gunslinger in the

Paperback Hero

1973•Drama

★3.8

★3.8

Dead on Target: Dead on Target is the third and final film in the Our Man Flint movie trilogy. The film originally aired on ABC on March

Dead on Target

1976•Action

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Franz Russell.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1980	Agency	George Millar	Average	Similar →
1978	Who'll Save Our Children?	Oscar Taylor	Average	Similar →
1976	Dead on Target	Simon De La Quiesa	Flop	Similar →
1975	Journey into Fear	Greek Orthodox Priest	Average	Similar →
1973	Paperback Hero	Big Ed	Flop	Similar →

Franz Russell - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Franz Russell?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Franz Russell is "Agency" with a rating of 6.3/10.

How many movies has Franz Russell acted in?

Franz Russell has been featured in at least 5 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Franz Russell?

Other notable films include "Who'll Save Our Children?", "Journey into Fear", and "Paperback Hero".