Peter Breck

Acting

Freshness: Jan 19, 2026

25Total Films

7.0 Highest Rated

Born: Mar 13, 1929

Birth Place: Rochester, New York, U.S.A

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Peter Breck reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 25 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Peter Breck'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 24% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Peter Breck remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Shock Corridor, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Peter Breck Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Peter Breck's career based on audience ratings.

★7.0

★7.0

Shock Corridor — With the help of his girlfriend Cathy and Dr. Fong, a psychiatrist, ambitious journalist Johnny Barrett poses as a madma

Shock Corridor

1963•Drama

★7.0

Yes Virginia, There Is a Santa Claus (1991) movie poster

★7.0

Yes Virginia, There Is a Santa Claus — While newspaper writer Church struggles with the death of his wife, he receives a "special" assignment. He must answer a

Yes Virginia, There Is a Santa Claus

1991•Family

★6.9

★6.9

I Want to Live! — Brazen perpetual offender Barbara Graham tries to go straight but she finds herself implicated in a murder and sent to d

I Want to Live!

1958•Drama

★6.8

★6.8

Highway 61 — A naive Canadian barber who knows US popular culture inside and out meets a flamboyant roadie who needs someone to drive

Highway 61

1991•Comedy

★6.5

Terminal City Ricochet (1990) movie poster

★6.5

Terminal City Ricochet — A young man inadvertently witnesses a killing by his uncle, the corrupt mayor of Terminal City, who retaliates by dubbin

Terminal City Ricochet

1990•Comedy

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Peter Breck.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2005	Jiminy Glick in Lalawood	Tibor	Flop	Similar →
2002	The Men Who Made the Movies: Samuel Fuller	Johnny Barrett (archive footage) (uncredited)	Average	Similar →
1996	Lulu	-	Flop	Similar →
1995	Decoy	Wellington	Flop	Similar →
1993	Sworn to Vengeance	-	Flop	Similar →
1992	The Unnamable II: The Statement of Randolph Carter	Sheriff Hatch	Flop	Similar →
1991	Yes Virginia, There Is a Santa Claus	Chambers	Hit	Similar →
1991	I Still Dream of Jeannie	Sahm-Ir	Average	Similar →
1991	Highway 61	Mr. Watson	Hit	Similar →
1991	The Crawling Hand	Steve Curan	Flop	Similar →
1990	Terminal City Ricochet	Ross Gilmore	Hit	Similar →
1982	The Sword and the Sorcerer	King Leonidas	Average	Similar →
1975	Violence in Blue	-	Flop	Similar →
1974	Benji	Dr. Paul M. Chapman	Average	Similar →
1972	A Man for Hanging	Avery Porter	Flop	Similar →
1963	Shock Corridor	Johnny Barrett	Hit	Similar →
1963	The Crawling Hand	Steve Curan	Flop	Similar →
1963	Hootenanny Hoot	Ted Grover	Flop	Similar →
1962	Lad: A Dog	Stephen Tremayne	Hit	Similar →
1962	Red Nightmare	Russian Officer	Average	Similar →
1961	Portrait of a Mobster	Frank Brennan	Flop	Similar →
1959	The Beatniks	Bob Mooney	Flop	Similar →
1959	The Wild and the Innocent	Chip	Average	Similar →
1958	I Want to Live!	Ben Miranda (uncredited)	Hit	Similar →
1958	Thunder Road	Stacey Gouge (uncredited)	Average	Similar →

Peter Breck - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Peter Breck?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Peter Breck is "Shock Corridor" with a rating of 7.0/10.

How many movies has Peter Breck acted in?

Peter Breck has been featured in at least 25 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Peter Breck?

Other notable films include "Yes Virginia, There Is a Santa Claus", "I Want to Live!", and "Highway 61".