Gary Riley - Actor Profile

Gary Riley

Acting
Freshness: Jan 21, 2026
16Total Films
8.3 Highest Rated
Born: Nov 19, 1967
Birth Place: St. Louis, Missouri, USA

About Gary Riley

Gary Riley (born April 28, 1967)[1] is a former child and teen American character actor with numerous film, made-for-TV films and television credits.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Gary Riley reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 16 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Gary Riley'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 44% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Gary Riley remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Back to the Future, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Gary Riley Movies Ranked

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

★8.3
Back to the Future (1985) movie poster
★8.3

Back to the Future: Eighties teenager Marty McFly is accidentally sent back in time to 1955, inadvertently disrupting his parents' first mee

Back to the Future

1985•Adventure
★7.8
Stand by Me (1986) movie poster
★7.8

Stand by Me: After learning that a boy their age has been accidentally killed near their rural homes, four boys decide to go see the

Stand by Me

1986•Crime
★7.2
Planes, Trains and Automobiles (1987) movie poster
★7.2

Planes, Trains and Automobiles: An irritable marketing executive, Neal Page, is heading home to Chicago for Thanksgiving when a number of delays force h

Planes, Trains and Automobiles

1987•Comedy
★6.8
The Journey of Natty Gann (1985) movie poster
★6.8

The Journey of Natty Gann: America is in the depths of the Great Depression. Families drift apart when faraway jobs beckon. A courageous young girl

The Journey of Natty Gann

1985•Adventure
★6.6
Ruthless People (1986) movie poster
★6.6

Ruthless People: Sam Stone hates his wife Barbara so much that he wants her dead. He's ecstatic when she's taken by a duo of kidnappers w

Ruthless People

1986•Comedy

Complete Filmography & Success Status

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

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1996 Fear Hacker Hit Similar →
1989 Lost Angels Spooky Average Similar →
1987 Planes, Trains and Automobiles Motel Thief Hit Similar →
1987 No Man's Land Cal Average Similar →
1987 Summer School Dave Frazier Average Similar →
1986 Ratboy Bill Flop Similar →
1986 Stand by Me Charlie Hogan Super Hit Similar →
1986 Amazing Stories Tail Gunner Hit Similar →
1986 Ruthless People Heavy Metal Kid Hit Similar →
1986 Casebusters Anthony 'Ski' Zabrowski Average Similar →
1986 The Brotherhood of Justice Barnwell Average Similar →
1986 Just Between Friends Clerk in Ice Cream Shop Flop Similar →
1985 The Journey of Natty Gann Parker's Gang Hit Similar →
1985 Back to the Future Guy #1 Super Hit Similar →
1985 Playing with Fire Charlie Average Similar →
1984 The Jerk, Too Kid #2 Flop Similar →

Gary Riley - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Gary Riley?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Gary Riley is "Back to the Future" with a rating of 8.3/10.

How many movies has Gary Riley acted in?

Gary Riley has been featured in at least 16 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Gary Riley?

Other notable films include "Stand by Me", "Planes, Trains and Automobiles", and "The Journey of Natty Gann".