George Murdock - Actor Profile

George Murdock

Acting
Freshness: Jan 21, 2026
50Total Films
8.0 Highest Rated
Born: Jun 25, 1930
Birth Place: Salina, Kansas, USA

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of George Murdock reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of George Murdock'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 30% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), George Murdock remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Family Tree, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best George Murdock Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from George Murdock's career based on audience ratings.

★8.0
Family Tree (1999) movie poster
★8.0

Family Tree: A lonely young boy, overshadowed by his older brother, picked on by other boys at school and ignored by his businessman

Family Tree

1999•Drama
★8.0
Battlestar Galactica: The Second Coming (1999) movie poster
★8.0

Battlestar Galactica: The Second Coming: "Battlestar Galactica: The Second Coming" is a Proof of Concept for a possible Sequel from the television series "Battle

Battlestar Galactica: The Second Coming

1999•Drama
★7.5
The Crash of Flight 401 (1978) movie poster
★7.5

The Crash of Flight 401: True story recounting the crash of Eastern Airlines, Flight 401, which crashed in the Everglades while on approach to Mi

The Crash of Flight 401

1978•Drama
★7.3
Star Trek: The Next Generation - The Best of Both Worlds (2013) movie poster
★7.3

Star Trek: The Next Generation - The Best of Both Worlds: The Enterprise has a deadly encounter with the Borg, resulting in Picard's kidnap, while Commander Riker encounters a be

Star Trek: The Next Generation - The Best of Both Worlds

2013•Sci-Fi
★7.1
Mission Galactica: The Cylon Attack (1979) movie poster
★7.1

Mission Galactica: The Cylon Attack: A compilation of Battlestar Galactica episodes 10–12 and 21, with alternate footage. Running low on fuel, the Battlestar

Mission Galactica: The Cylon Attack

1979•Horror

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of George Murdock.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2013 Star Trek: The Next Generation - The Best of Both Worlds Adm. J. P. Hanson (archive footage) Hit Similar →
2007 Man in the Chair Richard Butler Average Similar →
2004 To Kill a Mockumentary Walt Flop Similar →
2003 Looney Tunes: Back in Action Acme VP, Unfairly Promoted Average Similar →
2003 Legend of the Phantom Rider The Judge Flop Similar →
2002 Spider's Web Robert Harding Flop Similar →
2002 Orange County Bob Beugler Average Similar →
2000 Time Share Cedric Templeton Average Similar →
1999 Family Tree Big Wig Super Hit Similar →
1999 Battlestar Galactica: The Second Coming Dr. Salik Super Hit Similar →
1998 Phoenix Sid Flop Similar →
1998 The X-Files 2nd Elder Hit Similar →
1998 Serial Killing 101 Detective Berro Flop Similar →
1998 Anarchy TV Chief Cochon Flop Similar →
1996 Apollo 11: First Steps on the Moon Lew Hartznel Average Similar →
1995 The American President Congressman Hit Similar →
1995 Tyson Baranski Average Similar →
1993 Firepower Captain Croy Flop Similar →
1992 Final Analysis Judge Costello Average Similar →
1992 Timescape Judge Caldwell Hit Similar →
1989 The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde - Flop Similar →
1989 Star Trek V: The Final Frontier God Average Similar →
1989 Roe vs. Wade Supreme Court Judge Average Similar →
1987 Tales from the Hollywood Hills: Natica Jackson Bud Loring Hit Similar →
1987 Retribution Dr. John Talbot Average Similar →
1985 Certain Fury Lt. Speier Flop Similar →
1982 The Sword and the Sorcerer Quade Average Similar →
1982 Shoot the Moon French DeVoe Average Similar →
1980 A Time for Miracles - Average Similar →
1980 Any Which Way You Can Sgt. Cooley Average Similar →
1979 Mission Galactica: The Cylon Attack Dr. Salik Hit Similar →
1978 The Crash of Flight 401 Claypool Super Hit Similar →
1977 Thunder and Lightning Jake Summers Flop Similar →
1977 Breaker! Breaker! Judge Trimmings Flop Similar →
1975 The Impostor Glover Average Similar →
1974 Earthquake Colonel Average Similar →
1974 Hangup Capt. Gorney Flop Similar →
1974 Thomasine & Bushrod U.S. Marshal Bogardie Average Similar →
1974 Willie Dynamite Celli Average Similar →
1974 The Death Squad Vern Acker Hit Similar →
1973 Cry Rape John Curzon Hit Similar →
1973 The Mack Fatman Average Similar →
1973 You'll Never See Me Again Desk Sergeant Hit Similar →
1972 The Bravos Captain MacDowell Average Similar →
1971 A Howling in the Woods Mel Warren Flop Similar →
1969 Night Gallery The First Israeli Agent Hit Similar →
1968 Blackbeard's Ghost Head Official Hit Similar →
1965 Taggart Army Scout (uncredited) Flop Similar →
1964 He Rides Tall Burt Flop Similar →
1962 Pressure Point - Hit Similar →

George Murdock - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of George Murdock?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring George Murdock is "Family Tree" with a rating of 8.0/10.

How many movies has George Murdock acted in?

George Murdock has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by George Murdock?

Other notable films include "Battlestar Galactica: The Second Coming", "The Crash of Flight 401", and "Star Trek: The Next Generation - The Best of Both Worlds".