Marvin Payne - Actor Profile

Marvin Payne

Acting
Freshness: Jan 23, 2026
12Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated

About Marvin Payne

Marvin Payne was born in 1948. He is an actor and composer, appearing frequently in LDS-related productions.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Marvin Payne reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 12 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Marvin Payne'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 33% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Marvin Payne remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in How Rare a Possession: The Book of Mormon, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Marvin Payne Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Marvin Payne's career based on audience ratings.

★10.0
How Rare a Possession: The Book of Mormon (1987) movie poster
★10.0

How Rare a Possession: The Book of Mormon: Depicts the factual accounts of Vincenzo Di Francesca and Parley P. Pratt and how they came to appreciate the contents o

How Rare a Possession: The Book of Mormon

1987•Drama
★7.5
The Flyboys (2008) movie poster
★7.5

The Flyboys: Two boys from a small town find their courage tested when they accidentally stow away aboard an airplane owned by the mo

The Flyboys

2008•Adventure
★7.1
The Testaments of One Fold and One Shepherd (2000) movie poster
★7.1

The Testaments of One Fold and One Shepherd: This film depict events from the Life and ministry of Jesus Christ as recorded in the New Testament and the Book of Morm

The Testaments of One Fold and One Shepherd

2000•Drama
★6.8
A More Perfect Union (1989) movie poster
★6.8

A More Perfect Union: Become an eyewitness to the Constitutional Convention of 1787. This stirring 2-hour film will bring the Founding Fathers

A More Perfect Union

1989•History
★5.9
Stop and Go (2021) movie poster
★5.9

Stop and Go: Two sisters embark on a hilarious, mile-a-minute road trip to rescue their grandmother and her beloved dog from her reti

Stop and Go

2021•Comedy

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Marvin Payne.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2021 Stop and Go Fred Average Similar →
2008 The Flyboys Ray Super Hit Similar →
2000 The Testaments of One Fold and One Shepherd High Priest #1 Hit Similar →
1995 Pure Race James Grey Flop Similar →
1991 Lorenzo’s Songbook Volume Two: The Spyglass Lorenzo (voice) Flop Similar →
1990 Easter Dream John Flop Similar →
1990 Lorenzo’s Songbook Volume One: The Discovery Lorenzo (voice) Flop Similar →
1989 A More Perfect Union Rufus King Hit Similar →
1989 Saturday's Warrior Dad Flop Similar →
1987 The Witching of Ben Wagner Sweeper at Basketball Game Flop Similar →
1987 How Rare a Possession: The Book of Mormon William Pratt Super Hit Similar →
1986 Man's Search for Happiness Father (uncredited) Flop Similar →

Marvin Payne - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Marvin Payne?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Marvin Payne is "How Rare a Possession: The Book of Mormon" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Marvin Payne acted in?

Marvin Payne has been featured in at least 12 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Marvin Payne?

Other notable films include "The Flyboys", "The Testaments of One Fold and One Shepherd", and "A More Perfect Union".