Merritt Butrick

Acting

Freshness: Jan 21, 2026

17Total Films

7.5 Highest Rated

Born: Sep 3, 1959

Birth Place: Gainesville, Florida, USA

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Merritt Butrick reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 17 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: TV Movie

The majority of Merritt Butrick's filmography leans towards the TV Movie 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 18% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Merritt Butrick remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Merritt Butrick Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Merritt Butrick's career based on audience ratings.

★7.5

Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (1982) movie poster

★7.5

Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan: The starship Enterprise and its crew is pulled back into action when old nemesis, Khan, steals a top secret device calle

Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan

1982•Action

★6.6

Star Trek III: The Search for Spock (1984) movie poster

★6.6

Star Trek III: The Search for Spock: A surprise visit from Spock's father provides a startling revelation: McCoy is harboring Spock's living essence.

Star Trek III: The Search for Spock

1984•Sci-Fi

★6.5

★6.5

Blood & Orchids: Hester Murdoch is found naked and nearly beaten to death by four young Hawaiian men on the beach and taken to the hospit

Blood & Orchids

1986•Drama

★6.4

Splendor in the Grass (1981) movie poster

★6.4

Splendor in the Grass: Two teenagers, in love in pre-Depression Kansas, cope with parental pressure and the strict sexual mores of the day.

Splendor in the Grass

1981•Drama

★6.4

★6.4

Fright Night Part 2: After three years of therapy Charley Brewster, now a college student, is convinced that Jerry Dandridge was a serial kil

Fright Night Part 2

1988•Horror

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Merritt Butrick.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1989	Chain Letter	Raymond Maston	Flop	Similar →
1989	From the Dead of Night	Rick	Average	Similar →
1988	Death Spa	David Avery	Flop	Similar →
1988	Fright Night Part 2	Richard "Richie" Green	Average	Similar →
1987	Shy People	Mike	Average	Similar →
1986	Wired to Kill	Reegus	Flop	Similar →
1986	When the Bough Breaks	Tim Kruger	Average	Similar →
1986	Stagecoach	Lt. Blanchard	Flop	Similar →
1986	Blood & Orchids	Duane York	Hit	Similar →
1985	Promises to Keep	Reg	Flop	Similar →
1985	Head Office	John Hudson	Flop	Similar →
1984	Sweet Revenge	Capt. Paul Dennison	Average	Similar →
1984	Star Trek III: The Search for Spock	Dr. David Marcus	Hit	Similar →
1983	When Your Lover Leaves	Aaron Scott	Flop	Similar →
1982	Zapped!	Gary Cooter	Flop	Similar →
1982	Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan	Dr. David Marcus	Super Hit	Similar →
1981	Splendor in the Grass	Glenn	Average	Similar →

Merritt Butrick - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Merritt Butrick?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Merritt Butrick is "Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan" with a rating of 7.5/10.

How many movies has Merritt Butrick acted in?

Merritt Butrick has been featured in at least 17 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Merritt Butrick?

Other notable films include "Star Trek III: The Search for Spock", "Blood & Orchids", and "Splendor in the Grass".