Richard Evans

Acting

Freshness: Jan 23, 2026

12Total Films

8.0 Highest Rated

Born: Jan 23, 1935

Birth Place: Kansas City, Missouri, USA

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Richard Evans reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 12 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Richard Evans'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 33% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Richard Evans remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Welcome Home, Johnny Bristol, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Richard Evans Movies Ranked

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

★8.0

Welcome Home, Johnny Bristol (1972) movie poster

★8.0

Welcome Home, Johnny Bristol: An American soldier manages to endure his captivity in a Vietnamese POW camp by keeping alive the memories of life in hi

Welcome Home, Johnny Bristol

1972•TV Movie

★7.0

When Hell Was in Session (1979) movie poster

★7.0

When Hell Was in Session: This film describes Navy Commander Jeremiah Denton's 7-and-a-half years as a prisoner of war. Held in numerous, brutal P

When Hell Was in Session

1979•Drama

★6.7

★6.7

Cry Rape: A man who is arrested for rape swears it wasn't him but somebody who looks just like him, but the victim insists it was

Cry Rape

1973•Crime

★6.6

★6.6

Kidnapped: Kidnapped and cheated out of his inheritance, young David Balfour falls in with a Jacobite adventurer, Alan Breck Stewar

Kidnapped

1960•Action

★6.4

Islands in the Stream (1977) movie poster

★6.4

Islands in the Stream: An isolated sculptor is visited by his three sons just before the start of WWII.

Islands in the Stream

1977•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

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

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2016	The Emperor of Time	Eadweard Muybridge	Average	Similar →
1991	Going Under	Shipyard Worker	Flop	Similar →
1979	When Hell Was in Session	Lt. Alec Vardis	Hit	Similar →
1977	Islands in the Stream	Willy	Average	Similar →
1975	The Nickel Ride	Bobby	Average	Similar →
1974	Honky Tonk	-	Flop	Similar →
1973	Cry Rape	Dr. Lang	Hit	Similar →
1972	Dirty Little Billy	Goldie	Flop	Similar →
1972	Welcome Home, Johnny Bristol	Franks	Super Hit	Similar →
1971	Macho Callahan	Mulvey	Flop	Similar →
1965	Synanon	Hopper	Average	Similar →
1960	Kidnapped	Ransome, the cabin boy (uncredited)	Hit	Similar →

Richard Evans - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Richard Evans?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Richard Evans is "Welcome Home, Johnny Bristol" with a rating of 8.0/10.

How many movies has Richard Evans acted in?

Richard Evans has been featured in at least 12 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Richard Evans?

Other notable films include "When Hell Was in Session", "Cry Rape", and "Kidnapped".