Joel Fabiani - Actor Profile

Joel Fabiani

Acting
Freshness: Jan 21, 2026
19Total Films
7.5 Highest Rated
Born: Sep 28, 1936
Birth Place: Watsonville, California, USA

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Joel Fabiani reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 19 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Joel Fabiani'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 21% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Joel Fabiani remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Beg, Borrow...or Steal, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Joel Fabiani Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Joel Fabiani's career based on audience ratings.

★7.5
Beg, Borrow...or Steal (1973) movie poster
★7.5

Beg, Borrow...or Steal: A museum heist with an unusual twist: the three thieves are all physically disabled. The men, one confined to a wheelcha

Beg, Borrow...or Steal

1973•Drama
★7.1
One of My Wives Is Missing (1976) movie poster
★7.1

One of My Wives Is Missing: Vacationing in a small town, a frantic Daniel Corban shows up at the local police station, declaring that his wife has d

One of My Wives Is Missing

1976•Thriller
★7.0
Women in Chains (1972) movie poster
★7.0

Women in Chains: A parole officer goes undercover to investigate prison brutality but is trapped when the only person on the outside who

Women in Chains

1972•Drama
★6.7
The President's Mistress (1978) movie poster
★6.7

The President's Mistress: A government courier is caught in a deadly cover-up after discovering that his murdered sister was not only the mistress

The President's Mistress

1978•Drama
★6.3
Looking for Mr. Goodbar (1977) movie poster
★6.3

Looking for Mr. Goodbar: A short, unhappy affair with a married man leads a dedicated schoolteacher into the alcohol-and-drug fueled underworld o

Looking for Mr. Goodbar

1977•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Joel Fabiani.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1998 Snake Eyes Charles Kirkland Average Similar →
1990 Tune in Tomorrow... Ted Orson Flop Similar →
1983 Reuben, Reuben Dr. Jack Haxby Average Similar →
1980 King Crab Lucian Trumble Flop Similar →
1980 Attica Sen. Gordon Conners Average Similar →
1978 Tom and Joann Tom Hammil Flop Similar →
1978 The President's Mistress Jim Gilchrist Hit Similar →
1977 Looking for Mr. Goodbar Barney Average Similar →
1977 Dark Echoes Bill Cross Flop Similar →
1976 The New Daughters of Joshua Cabe Matt Cobley Flop Similar →
1976 One of My Wives Is Missing Father Kelleher Hit Similar →
1975 The Rules of the Game Barelli Flop Similar →
1974 Nicky's World Mr. Block Flop Similar →
1973 A Chant of Silence - Flop Similar →
1973 Beg, Borrow...or Steal Kevin Turner Super Hit Similar →
1972 The Longest Night Barris Average Similar →
1972 Particular Men - Flop Similar →
1972 Women in Chains - Hit Similar →
1967 Ironside Dr. Schley Flop Similar →

Joel Fabiani - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Joel Fabiani?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Joel Fabiani is "Beg, Borrow...or Steal" with a rating of 7.5/10.

How many movies has Joel Fabiani acted in?

Joel Fabiani has been featured in at least 19 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Joel Fabiani?

Other notable films include "One of My Wives Is Missing", "Women in Chains", and "The President's Mistress".