
Nicholas Pryor
ActingAbout Nicholas Pryor
Nicholas Pryor (born Nicholas David Probst; January 28, 1935) is an American actor. He has appeared in various television series, films, and stage productions.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Nicholas Pryor reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Nicholas Pryor'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 22% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Nicholas Pryor remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Fear on Trial, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Nicholas Pryor Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Nicholas Pryor's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Nicholas Pryor.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Halloween Kills | Morgue Doctor | Average | Similar → |
| 2019 | Doctor Sleep | Eddie | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | Buster's Mal Heart | Mr. Bowery | Average | Similar → |
| 2015 | The Mockingjay Lives: The Making of the Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1 | Self - D8 Male Patient | Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1 | D8 Male Patient | Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | A Short History of Decay | The Man in White | Flop | Similar → |
| 2007 | Ruffian | Stuart Janney | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | Collateral Damage | Senator Delich | Average | Similar → |
| 2000 | American Tragedy | Gerry Uelman | Flop | Similar → |
| 1999 | The Bachelor | Dale | Flop | Similar → |
| 1999 | Molly | Dr. Prentice | Flop | Similar → |
| 1998 | Carriers | Frank Sanborn | Flop | Similar → |
| 1997 | Murder at 1600 | Paul Moran | Average | Similar → |
| 1996 | The Chamber | Judge Flynn F. Slattery | Average | Similar → |
| 1996 | The Siege at Ruby Ridge | Bert Yeager | Flop | Similar → |
| 1996 | Executive Decision | Secretary of State Jack Douglas | Average | Similar → |
| 1995 | Trial by Fire | Don Barnett | Flop | Similar → |
| 1995 | Broken Trust | Paul Cleary | Flop | Similar → |
| 1995 | Cagney & Lacey: Together Again | Paul Coster | Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | Betrayed: A Story of Three Women | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1993 | Sliver | Peter Farrell | Average | Similar → |
| 1992 | Hoffa | Hoffa's Attorney | Average | Similar → |
| 1992 | Love Can Be Murder | Philip Carlyle | Average | Similar → |
| 1990 | Pacific Heights | Hotel Front Office Manager Neil Spisak | Average | Similar → |
| 1990 | Brain Dead | Man in Bloody White Suit / Ramsen / Ed Conklin | Average | Similar → |
| 1989 | Nightbreaker | Colonel William Devereaux | Average | Similar → |
| 1988 | The Diamond Trap | Mr. Exeter | Average | Similar → |
| 1988 | A Stoning in Fulham County | Baxter | Average | Similar → |
| 1987 | Less Than Zero | Benjamin Wells | Average | Similar → |
| 1987 | Morgan Stewart's Coming Home | Tom Stewart | Flop | Similar → |
| 1986 | Murder in Three Acts | Freddie Dayton | Average | Similar → |
| 1986 | Choke Canyon | John Pilgrim | Flop | Similar → |
| 1985 | Into Thin Air | Larry Walker | Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | The Falcon and the Snowman | Eddie | Average | Similar → |
| 1984 | Second Sight: A Love Story | Mitchell McKay | Average | Similar → |
| 1983 | Risky Business | Joel's Father | Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | Splendor in the Grass | Dr. Judd | Average | Similar → |
| 1980 | Desperate Voyage | Ralph Dortlund | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | The Last Song | Ryan | Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | Airplane! | Mr. Hammen | Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | Gideon's Trumpet | Jacob | Average | Similar → |
| 1980 | The Plutonium Incident | Dave Gildea | Flop | Similar → |
| 1979 | The Fish That Saved Pittsburgh | George Brockington | Average | Similar → |
| 1978 | Damien - Omen II | Charles Warren | Average | Similar → |
| 1977 | Night Terror | Man in Sports Car | Average | Similar → |
| 1976 | The Gumball Rally | Prof. Samuel Graves - Cobra Team | Average | Similar → |
| 1975 | Fear on Trial | Art Beresford | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1975 | Smile | Andy | Average | Similar → |
| 1975 | Force Five | James T. O'Neil (as Nick Pryor) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1974 | Man on a Swing | Paul Kearney | Average | Similar → |
Nicholas Pryor - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Nicholas Pryor?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Nicholas Pryor is "Fear on Trial" with a rating of 9.0/10.
How many movies has Nicholas Pryor acted in?
Nicholas Pryor has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Nicholas Pryor?
Other notable films include "Ruffian", "Desperate Voyage", and "Airplane!".




