R.L. Stine - Actor Profile

R.L. Stine

Writing
Freshness: Jan 23, 2026
13Total Films
9.0 Highest Rated
Born: Oct 8, 1943
Birth Place: Columbus, Ohio, USA

About R.L. Stine

Robert Lawrence Stine, sometimes known as Jovial Bob Stine and Eric Affabee, is an American novelist, short story writer, television producer, screenwriter, and executive editor.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of R.L. Stine reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 13 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Horror

The majority of R.L. Stine's filmography leans towards the Horror 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 31% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), R.L. Stine remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Brainwave, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best R.L. Stine Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from R.L. Stine's career based on audience ratings.

★9.0
Brainwave (2011) movie poster
★9.0

Brainwave: Launched in 2008, Brainwave pairs celebrities from many walks of life; actors, musicians, comedians, choreographers, fil

Brainwave

2011•Documentary
★8.3
The Haunted Mask (1995) movie poster
★8.3

The Haunted Mask: A teenage girl, Carly Beth, wishes for a scarier mask to wear on Halloween and finds one at an old store. What she doesn

The Haunted Mask

1995•Horror
★7.6
Goosebumps: Night of the Living Dummy III (2004) movie poster
★7.6

Goosebumps: Night of the Living Dummy III: Trina and her brother Dan think dad's dummies are pretty cool. Until one day they notice one of the dummy's hands is war

Goosebumps: Night of the Living Dummy III

2004•Family
★6.6
Goosebumps: The Haunted Mask II (1996) movie poster
★6.6

Goosebumps: The Haunted Mask II: Steve wants a Halloween mask just as scary as Carly Beth's, however he doesn't realize is that Carly Beth's mask might b

Goosebumps: The Haunted Mask II

1996
★6.4
Goosebumps: The Werewolf of Fever Swamp (1996) movie poster
★6.4

Goosebumps: The Werewolf of Fever Swamp: Things have been strange ever since the new kid moved into Fever Swamp. A kid can't change into a werewolf, or can he?

Goosebumps: The Werewolf of Fever Swamp

1996•Horror

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of R.L. Stine.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2025 I Love Lucca Comics & Games Sé stesso Flop Similar →
2023 Zombie Town Himself Flop Similar →
2018 Scary Stories Self Average Similar →
2018 Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween Science Award Presenter-Principal Harrison Average Similar →
2018 That's So '90s Self Flop Similar →
2015 Goosebumps Hallway Player Average Similar →
2011 Brainwave - Super Hit Similar →
2006 Goosebumps: A Night in Terror Tower R.L. Stine Flop Similar →
2004 Goosebumps: Night of the Living Dummy III R.L. Stime Super Hit Similar →
1997 Goosebumps: Welcome to Dead House R.L. Stine Flop Similar →
1996 Goosebumps: The Haunted Mask II R.L. Stine Hit Similar →
1996 Goosebumps: The Werewolf of Fever Swamp R.L. Stine Average Similar →
1995 The Haunted Mask R.L. Stine Super Hit Similar →

R.L. Stine - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of R.L. Stine?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring R.L. Stine is "Brainwave" with a rating of 9.0/10.

How many movies has R.L. Stine acted in?

R.L. Stine has been featured in at least 13 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by R.L. Stine?

Other notable films include "The Haunted Mask", "Goosebumps: Night of the Living Dummy III", and "Goosebumps: The Haunted Mask II".