Gary Klar

Acting

Freshness: Jan 22, 2026

22Total Films

7.2 Highest Rated

Born: Mar 24, 1947

Birth Place: Bridgeport, Connecticut, USA

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Gary Klar 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: Drama

The majority of Gary Klar'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 27% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Gary Klar remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Big, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Gary Klar Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Gary Klar's career based on audience ratings.

★7.2

★7.2

Big: When a young boy makes a wish at a carnival machine to be big—he wakes up the following morning to find that it has been

Big

1988•Fantasy

★7.2

★7.2

Trading Places: A snobbish investor and a wily street con-artist find their positions reversed as part of a bet by two callous millionai

Trading Places

1983•Comedy

★7.0

★7.0

Day of the Dead: As the world is overrun by zombies, scientists and military personnel in an underground Florida bunker must decide on ho

Day of the Dead

1985•Horror

★7.0

★7.0

Action Family: At work, Chris is a hardboiled no-nonsense detective who's investigating a series of brutal murders of jazz musicians. A

Action Family

1987•Comedy

★6.9

★6.9

Gloria: When a young boy's family is killed by the mob, their tough neighbor Gloria becomes his reluctant guardian. In possessio

Gloria

1980•Crime

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Gary Klar.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2013	The World’s End: The Legacy of 'Day of the Dead'	Self	Average	Similar →
2010	Saturday Nightmares: The Ultimate Horror Expo of All Time!	Self	Flop	Similar →
2009	Into the Pit: The Shocking Story of Deadpit.com	Self	Average	Similar →
1995	Hackers	Mr. Simpson	Average	Similar →
1992	Devlin	Bob Lederer	Flop	Similar →
1990	Quick Change	Mario	Hit	Similar →
1990	Cadillac Man	Detective Walters	Average	Similar →
1990	Miami Blues	Head Bookie	Average	Similar →
1990	Chattahoochee	Clarence	Average	Similar →
1989	Pink Cadillac	Randy Bates	Average	Similar →
1988	Married to the Mob	Al 'The Worm'	Average	Similar →
1988	Big	Ticket Taker	Hit	Similar →
1987	3 Men and a Baby	Detective	Average	Similar →
1987	Action Family	Zack	Hit	Similar →
1986	Legal Eagles	Hit Man	Average	Similar →
1985	Streetwalkin'	Bouncer	Flop	Similar →
1985	Brass	Leland Brice	Flop	Similar →
1985	Day of the Dead	Steel	Hit	Similar →
1983	Trading Places	Longshoreman	Hit	Similar →
1982	A Stranger Is Watching	Penitentiary Guard	Flop	Similar →
1980	Gloria	Irish Cop	Hit	Similar →
1980	Hero at Large	Cameraman	Average	Similar →

Gary Klar - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Gary Klar?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Gary Klar is "Big" with a rating of 7.2/10.

How many movies has Gary Klar acted in?

Gary Klar has been featured in at least 22 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Gary Klar?

Other notable films include "Trading Places", "Day of the Dead", and "Action Family".