Michael MacRae

Acting

Freshness: Jan 22, 2026

30Total Films

8.3 Highest Rated

Born: Mar 16, 1949

Birth Place: Salem, Massachusetts, USA

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Michael MacRae reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 30 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Michael MacRae'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 17% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Michael MacRae remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Diagnosis Murder: Diagnosis of Murder, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Michael MacRae Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Michael MacRae's career based on audience ratings.

★8.3

Diagnosis Murder: Diagnosis of Murder (1992) movie poster

★8.3

Diagnosis Murder: Diagnosis of Murder: Convinced that his long-time patient Nick Osborn didn't murder his boss, Mark Sloan starts investigating the case himsel

Diagnosis Murder: Diagnosis of Murder

1992•Crime

★6.9

For the Love of Nancy (1994) movie poster

★6.9

For the Love of Nancy: The parents of an anorexic woman fight to save her life.

For the Love of Nancy

1994•Drama

★6.8

★6.8

Coma: When relatively healthy patients begin having 'complications' during simple operations and ending up in comas, a concern

Coma

1978•Thriller

★6.6

★6.6

Shoot to Kill: When a cunning murderer vanishes into the rugged mountains of the Pacific Northwest, pursuing FBI agent Warren Stantin m

Shoot to Kill

1988•Action

★6.6

★6.6

The Patriots: Ariel, a young French Jew, decides to leave his family to go to Israel and secretly become an agent of Mossad, the Israe

The Patriots

1994•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Michael MacRae.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2017	A Very Sordid Wedding	Wilson	Flop	Similar →
2007	Wages of Sin	-	Flop	Similar →
1997	Masterminds	Foster Deroy	Flop	Similar →
1996	Gone in a Heartbeat	Special Agent	Flop	Similar →
1996	Shadow of a Doubt	Walter Figer	Flop	Similar →
1995	Legacy of Sin: The William Coit Story	Carl Steely	Flop	Similar →
1995	Simon & Simon: In Trouble Again	Seattle Lieutenant	Flop	Similar →
1994	The Beans of Egypt, Maine	-	Flop	Similar →
1994	For the Love of Nancy	Uncle Tommy	Hit	Similar →
1994	Deadly Vows	Det. Kostas	Flop	Similar →
1994	Don't Talk to Strangers	Detective Sandstrum	Flop	Similar →
1994	The Patriots	McKenzie	Hit	Similar →
1993	Without Warning: Terror in the Towers	Jack Gerard	Flop	Similar →
1993	Better Off Dead.	Frank Kellner	Flop	Similar →
1992	The Danger of Love: The Carolyn Warmus Story	Carolyn's Attorney	Flop	Similar →
1992	Crazy in Love	John Rice	Flop	Similar →
1992	Diagnosis Murder: Diagnosis of Murder	Mr. Foss	Super Hit	Similar →
1991	Run	O'Rourke	Average	Similar →
1988	Shoot to Kill	Fournier	Hit	Similar →
1987	Summer School	Mr. Winchester	Average	Similar →
1986	Welcome to 18	Gallpin	Flop	Similar →
1985	Goldie and the Bears	Leo Burke	Flop	Similar →
1982	Isle of Secret Passion	Dimitri	Flop	Similar →
1982	Tennessee Stallion	Donnie	Flop	Similar →
1981	Madhouse	Sam Edwards	Average	Similar →
1979	A Great Ride	-	Flop	Similar →
1979	Dear Detective	Det. Brock	Flop	Similar →
1979	Murder in Music City	Chigger Wade	Flop	Similar →
1978	Coma	Chief Resident	Hit	Similar →
1976	The Fall of the House of Usher	The Friend	Flop	Similar →

Michael MacRae - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Michael MacRae?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Michael MacRae is "Diagnosis Murder: Diagnosis of Murder" with a rating of 8.3/10.

How many movies has Michael MacRae acted in?

Michael MacRae has been featured in at least 30 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Michael MacRae?

Other notable films include "For the Love of Nancy", "Coma", and "Shoot to Kill".