John Doolittle

Acting

Freshness: Jan 21, 2026

13Total Films

8.0 Highest Rated

Born: Oct 9, 1947

Birth Place: Chicago, Illinois, USA

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of John Doolittle reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 13 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of John Doolittle'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 15% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), John Doolittle remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Love Lives On, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best John Doolittle Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from John Doolittle's career based on audience ratings.

★8.0

★8.0

Love Lives On: A 15-year-old girl must choose between continuing her pregnancy and undergoing treatment for her fast-growing cancer.

Love Lives On

1985•Drama

★7.2

★7.2

Missing: Based on the real-life experiences of Ed Horman. A conservative American businessman travels to Chile to investigate the

Missing

1982•Drama

★6.2

★6.2

Murder by Numbers: Tenacious homicide detective Cassie Mayweather and her still-green partner are working a murder case, attempting to prof

Murder by Numbers

2002•Crime

★6.2

★6.2

For the Boys: Talented USO entertainer Dixie Leonard and comedian Eddie Sparks deal with their relationship over the course of 5 decad

For the Boys

1991•Drama

★6.0

★6.0

RoboCop 2: After a successful deployment of the RoboCop Law Enforcement unit, OCP sees its goal of urban pacification come closer a

RoboCop 2

1990•Action

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of John Doolittle.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2024	The White House Effect	Self (archive footage)	Flop	Similar →
2002	Murder by Numbers	Fingerprint Technician	Average	Similar →
1992	The Distinguished Gentleman	Ira Schecter	Average	Similar →
1991	For the Boys	Capt. Donelson, Korea	Average	Similar →
1990	RoboCop 2	Schenk	Average	Similar →
1989	Carmilla	Doctor	Flop	Similar →
1986	The Clan of the Cave Bear	Brun	Flop	Similar →
1985	Love Lives On	Father Eric	Super Hit	Similar →
1984	Oh, God! You Devil	Arthur Shelton	Average	Similar →
1984	The Seduction of Gina	Car Salesman	Average	Similar →
1983	Found Money	Bank Teller	Flop	Similar →
1983	Sessions	Howard Lewis	Average	Similar →
1982	Missing	David McGeary	Hit	Similar →

John Doolittle - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of John Doolittle?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring John Doolittle is "Love Lives On" with a rating of 8.0/10.

How many movies has John Doolittle acted in?

John Doolittle has been featured in at least 13 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by John Doolittle?

Other notable films include "Missing", "Murder by Numbers", and "For the Boys".