Jimmy McNichol

Acting

Freshness: Jan 22, 2026

8Total Films

7.0 Highest Rated

Born: Jul 2, 1961

Birth Place: Los Angeles, California, U.S.A

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Jimmy McNichol reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 8 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Jimmy McNichol'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 25% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Jimmy McNichol remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Reason for Living: The Jill Ireland Story, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Jimmy McNichol Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Jimmy McNichol's career based on audience ratings.

★7.0

Reason for Living: The Jill Ireland Story (1991) movie poster

★7.0

Reason for Living: The Jill Ireland Story: This biographical drama, based on the late actress's autobiography, chronicles her attempts to rescue her drug addicted

Reason for Living: The Jill Ireland Story

1991•Drama

★6.5

Butcher, Baker, Nightmare Maker (1981) movie poster

★6.5

Butcher, Baker, Nightmare Maker: Rejected by her lover, the only man left in Cheryl's life is the orphaned nephew she has raised as her own son. She'll s

Butcher, Baker, Nightmare Maker

1981•Thriller

★5.8

Champions: A Love Story (1979) movie poster

★5.8

Champions: A Love Story: Two teens become romantically involved as they train for a skating championship.

Champions: A Love Story

1979•Drama

★3.5

Blinded by the Light (1980) movie poster

★3.5

Blinded by the Light: When teenager David Bowers renounces his home and family to run off with a quasi-religious cult, his sister, Janet, sets

Blinded by the Light

1980•Drama

★3.5

Escape from El Diablo (1983) movie poster

★3.5

Escape from El Diablo: A young American is framed and thrown into a Mexican prison. His friends journey to Mexico to break him out.

Escape from El Diablo

1983•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Jimmy McNichol.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1991	Reason for Living: The Jill Ireland Story	Valentine McCallum	Hit	Similar →
1985	First The Egg	David Hanna	Flop	Similar →
1983	Escape from El Diablo	Daniel	Flop	Similar →
1981	Butcher, Baker, Nightmare Maker	Billy Lynch	Hit	Similar →
1981	Smokey Bites the Dust	Roscoe Wilton	Flop	Similar →
1980	Blinded by the Light	David Bowers	Flop	Similar →
1979	Champions: A Love Story	Peter Scoggin III	Average	Similar →
1978	The Carpenters: A Christmas Portrait	Self	Flop	Similar →

Jimmy McNichol - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Jimmy McNichol?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Jimmy McNichol is "Reason for Living: The Jill Ireland Story" with a rating of 7.0/10.

How many movies has Jimmy McNichol acted in?

Jimmy McNichol has been featured in at least 8 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Jimmy McNichol?

Other notable films include "Butcher, Baker, Nightmare Maker", "Champions: A Love Story", and "Blinded by the Light".