Ned Schmidtke
ActingAbout Ned Schmidtke
Ned Schmidtke was born in St. Louis, Missouri as Edwin Christian Schmidtke, Jr. He attended David H. Hickman High School in Columbia and then studied at the Beloit College in Wisconsin. Schmidtke graduated in 1964. Schmidtke began his acting career appearing in a recurring role as Greg Barnard in Another World. Other shows he has appeared in are The West Wing (with Devika Parikh and Peter James Smith), NYPD Blue (with Currie Graham), NCIS (with Pauley Perrette and Francesco Quinn), The Unit (with Dennis Haysbert, Max Martini, and Michael Irby), and Heroes (with Zachary Quinto). Schmidtke has also had recurring and regular roles in shows like Texas, Point Pleasant (with Richard Burgi and Alex Carter), Medium (with Tony Curran), and Days of Our Lives. Aside of TV, Schmidtke has worked on films like The Change-Up (with Gregory Itzin), The Express, Accepted, Wedding Crashers, xXx: State of the Union, Mercury Rising (with Kirk B. R. Woller), The Relic (with Tom Sizemore), Chain Reaction (with Tzi Ma), and The Crazies.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Ned Schmidtke reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 26 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Ned Schmidtke'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 23% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Ned Schmidtke remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Uncle Nino, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Ned Schmidtke Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Ned Schmidtke's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Ned Schmidtke.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | The Change-Up | Ted Norton | Average | Similar → |
| 2008 | The Express | Bill Clark | Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | Murder 101: The Locked Room Mystery | Donald Merit | Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | Accepted | Dr. J. Alexander | Average | Similar → |
| 2005 | Wedding Crashers | Frank Meyers | Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | xXx: State of the Union | Col. Jack Pettibone | Flop | Similar → |
| 2003 | Uncle Nino | Executive | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | March in Windy City | Police Chief Mills | Flop | Similar → |
| 1998 | Mercury Rising | Senator | Average | Similar → |
| 1997 | My Best Friend's Wedding | Captain | Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | The Relic | Capt. Martin | Average | Similar → |
| 1997 | Tangled | Pauley | Flop | Similar → |
| 1996 | Chain Reaction | Wisconsin Chief Schmidke | Average | Similar → |
| 1994 | Two Fathers: Justice for the Innocent | Madigan | Average | Similar → |
| 1991 | Shaking the Tree | Mr. Jack | Flop | Similar → |
| 1990 | Goodnight Sweet Wife: A Murder in Boston | Mayor Flynn | Flop | Similar → |
| 1989 | Music Box | Dean Talbot | Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | Rent-a-Cop | Lindy | Flop | Similar → |
| 1987 | Murder Ordained | Jeff Ellis | Flop | Similar → |
| 1986 | The Manhattan Project | Jenny's Parent | Average | Similar → |
| 1985 | First Steps | Dr. Chandler Phillips | Flop | Similar → |
| 1982 | Come Along with Me | Man at Bus Stop | Average | Similar → |
| 1981 | Skokie | Reporter | Average | Similar → |
| 1981 | Chicago Story | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1975 | Where Is Dead? | Father | Flop | Similar → |
| 1973 | The Crazies | Sgt. Tragesser | Average | Similar → |
Ned Schmidtke - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Ned Schmidtke?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Ned Schmidtke is "Uncle Nino" with a rating of 7.6/10.
How many movies has Ned Schmidtke acted in?
Ned Schmidtke has been featured in at least 26 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Ned Schmidtke?
Other notable films include "Music Box", "The Express", and "Murder 101: The Locked Room Mystery".