John Findlater - Actor Profile

John Findlater

Acting
Freshness: Jan 23, 2026
7Total Films
6.5 Highest Rated
Born: Aug 28, 1943
Birth Place: Los Angeles, California, USA

About John Findlater

John Findlater was born on August 28, 1943 in Los Angeles, California, USA. He is an actor, known for Airport (1970), Peyton Place (1964) and With Six You Get Eggroll (1968). He has been married to Vicki DeBenedictis since July 22, 1995. They have one child. He was previously married to Catherine Mary Stewart.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of John Findlater reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 7 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Action

The majority of John Findlater's filmography leans towards the Action 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 29% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), John Findlater remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Airport, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best John Findlater Movies Ranked

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

★6.5
Airport (1970) movie poster
★6.5

Airport: An airport manager tries to keep his terminals open during a snowstorm, while a suicide bomber plots to blow up a Boeing

Airport

1970•Action
★6.5
Gunfight in Abilene (1967) movie poster
★6.5

Gunfight in Abilene: Fighting in the Civil War a man accidently kills his friend. Returning to Abilene after the war he finds his former swee

Gunfight in Abilene

1967•Western
★6.3
With Six You Get Eggroll (1968) movie poster
★6.3

With Six You Get Eggroll: Abby McClure, a widow with three sons, and Jake Iverson, a widower with a teenage daughter, begin dating and eventually

With Six You Get Eggroll

1968•Comedy
★6.0
Where Angels Go, Trouble Follows (1968) movie poster
★6.0

Where Angels Go, Trouble Follows: Mother Superior of St. Francis Academy is challenged by a modern young nun when they take the girls on a bus trip across

Where Angels Go, Trouble Follows

1968•Comedy
★5.1
Meteor (1979) movie poster
★5.1

Meteor: After a collision with a comet, a nearly 8km wide piece of the asteroid "Orpheus" is heading towards Earth. If it hits i

Meteor

1979•Sci-Fi

Complete Filmography & Success Status

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

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1986 Soldier's Revenge Bar Thug Flop Similar →
1979 Meteor Astronaut Tom Easton Flop Similar →
1970 Airport Peter Coakley Hit Similar →
1968 With Six You Get Eggroll Flip McClure Average Similar →
1968 Where Angels Go, Trouble Follows Jud Farriday (uncredited) Average Similar →
1967 The Ambushers Young Man (uncredited) Flop Similar →
1967 Gunfight in Abilene Rebel Soldier Hit Similar →

John Findlater - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of John Findlater?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring John Findlater is "Airport" with a rating of 6.5/10.

How many movies has John Findlater acted in?

John Findlater has been featured in at least 7 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by John Findlater?

Other notable films include "Gunfight in Abilene", "With Six You Get Eggroll", and "Where Angels Go, Trouble Follows".