Lonnie R. Smith Jr. - Actor Profile

Lonnie R. Smith Jr.

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Freshness: Jan 27, 2026
19Total Films
7.3 Highest Rated

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Lonnie R. Smith Jr. 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 Lonnie R. Smith Jr.'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 11% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Lonnie R. Smith Jr. remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Taking Back My Life: The Nancy Ziegenmeyer Story, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Lonnie R. Smith Jr. Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Lonnie R. Smith Jr.'s career based on audience ratings.

★7.3
Taking Back My Life: The Nancy Ziegenmeyer Story (1992) movie poster
★7.3

Taking Back My Life: The Nancy Ziegenmeyer Story: True story about a rape victim who took a stand that rape is never the victim's fault and inspired many other victims wh

Taking Back My Life: The Nancy Ziegenmeyer Story

1992•Drama
★6.6
Warm Springs (2005) movie poster
★6.6

Warm Springs: Franklin Roosevelt, left a paraplegic from polio at 39 years of age, seeks out a miracle cure in the backwoods of Georgi

Warm Springs

2005•Drama
★6.1
The Simple Life of Noah Dearborn (1999) movie poster
★6.1

The Simple Life of Noah Dearborn: In the small Southern community of Twin Pines, GA, lives Noah Dearborn, a master craftsman and farmer who cherishes his

The Simple Life of Noah Dearborn

1999•Drama
★5.9
In the Line of Duty: Manhunt in the Dakotas (1991) movie poster
★5.9

In the Line of Duty: Manhunt in the Dakotas: From the "In the Line of Duty" made-for-television movie series, Manhunt in the Dakotas is based on the true story of co

In the Line of Duty: Manhunt in the Dakotas

1991•Crime
★5.7
The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia (1981) movie poster
★5.7

The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia: An aspiring country singer and his feisty younger sister/manager struggle to reach their dreams of Nashville stardom-as

The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia

1981•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Lonnie R. Smith Jr..

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2005 Warm Springs Stanley Hit Similar →
2003 Boys on the Run Stevenson Flop Similar →
2001 The Substitute: Failure Is Not an Option Yulee (as Lonnie Smith) Flop Similar →
1999 Chill Factor Staff Sergeant Pumper Flop Similar →
1999 The Simple Life of Noah Dearborn Dumpster Driver (as Lonnie Smith) Average Similar →
1996 Space Truckers Jerry Flop Similar →
1993 RoboCop 3 1st Rehab at Hotel Flop Similar →
1992 Consenting Adults Dr. Pettering Flop Similar →
1992 Taking Back My Life: The Nancy Ziegenmeyer Story Blue Eyes Hit Similar →
1992 Love Crimes Man in Hotel Bar Flop Similar →
1991 In the Line of Duty: Manhunt in the Dakotas Jim Hall Average Similar →
1990 Blood Salvage Policeman (as Lonnie Smith) Average Similar →
1990 Caroline? Larry Average Similar →
1988 In a Shallow Grave Soldier Flop Similar →
1988 My Father, My Son Officer Average Similar →
1987 Dead Aim Russian Hit Man Flop Similar →
1985 Door to Door Stan Flop Similar →
1981 The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia Bully #3 Average Similar →
1980 Cannibal Apocalypse Biker Average Similar →

Lonnie R. Smith Jr. - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Lonnie R. Smith Jr.?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Lonnie R. Smith Jr. is "Taking Back My Life: The Nancy Ziegenmeyer Story" with a rating of 7.3/10.

How many movies has Lonnie R. Smith Jr. acted in?

Lonnie R. Smith Jr. has been featured in at least 19 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Lonnie R. Smith Jr.?

Other notable films include "Warm Springs", "The Simple Life of Noah Dearborn", and "In the Line of Duty: Manhunt in the Dakotas".