Richard Balin

Acting

Freshness: Jan 21, 2026

20Total Films

7.3 Highest Rated

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Richard Balin reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 20 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Richard Balin'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 15% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Richard Balin remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Father Knows Best: Home for Christmas, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Richard Balin Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Richard Balin's career based on audience ratings.

★7.3

Father Knows Best: Home for Christmas (1977) movie poster

★7.3

Father Knows Best: Home for Christmas: The original cast of "Father Knows Best" returns for the second reunion movie. After learning that none of the children

Father Knows Best: Home for Christmas

1977•Comedy

★7.0

Silent Victory: The Kitty O'Neil Story (1979) movie poster

★7.0

Silent Victory: The Kitty O'Neil Story: Based on the life of Kitty O'Neil, a young girl who overcame her deafness to become one of the top stuntwomen in Hollywo

Silent Victory: The Kitty O'Neil Story

1979•Drama

★6.7

The President's Mistress (1978) movie poster

★6.7

The President's Mistress: A government courier is caught in a deadly cover-up after discovering that his murdered sister was not only the mistress

The President's Mistress

1978•Drama

★6.3

★6.3

Dance Camp: When Hunter gets sent to a dorky summer dance camp, he thinks he's about to have the worst summer of his life. But the q

Dance Camp

2016•Drama

★6.3

★6.3

Subterfuge: Scuba-diver turned beach-bum Jonathan Slade is forced back into his previous milieu - the world of international espiona

Subterfuge

1996•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Richard Balin.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2016	Dance Camp	Bernie	Average	Similar →
2005	Freezerburn	Stanley the Sound Guy	Flop	Similar →
2004	Devils Are Dreaming	Prospero	Flop	Similar →
2001	The Attic Expeditions	Security Guard	Flop	Similar →
2001	Golden Dreams	Louis B. Mayer	Flop	Similar →
1999	Speedway Junky	Ticket Man	Flop	Similar →
1998	I Got the Hook-Up	Communications Trucker	Flop	Similar →
1996	Subterfuge	Nightclub MC	Average	Similar →
1991	The Rape of Doctor Willis	Coroner	Flop	Similar →
1989	Dark Holiday	Larry	Flop	Similar →
1989	That's Adequate	Sheriff of Nottingham	Flop	Similar →
1983	Emergency Room	Gaddis	Flop	Similar →
1981	First Monday in October	Photographer	Average	Similar →
1981	Graduation Day	Mr. Roberts	Flop	Similar →
1980	A Cry for Love	Norman Anderson	Flop	Similar →
1980	Schizoid	Freddy	Flop	Similar →
1979	Silent Victory: The Kitty O'Neil Story	Joel Foster, the Accountant	Hit	Similar →
1978	The President's Mistress	Bill Kincaid	Hit	Similar →
1977	Father Knows Best: Home for Christmas	Air Traffic Controller	Hit	Similar →
1974	Roll, Freddy, Roll!	Headwaiter	Average	Similar →

Richard Balin - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Richard Balin?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Richard Balin is "Father Knows Best: Home for Christmas" with a rating of 7.3/10.

How many movies has Richard Balin acted in?

Richard Balin has been featured in at least 20 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Richard Balin?

Other notable films include "Silent Victory: The Kitty O'Neil Story", "The President's Mistress", and "Dance Camp".