Richard K. Olsen - Actor Profile

Richard K. Olsen

Acting
Freshness: Jan 21, 2026
34Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Nov 16, 1931

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Richard K. Olsen reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 34 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Richard K. Olsen'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 K. Olsen remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Ditchdigger's Daughters, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Richard K. Olsen Movies Ranked

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

★10.0
The Ditchdigger's Daughters (1997) movie poster
★10.0

The Ditchdigger's Daughters: Based on the memoirs of Yvonne S. Thornton, this heartwarming, inspirational family drama centers on a poor black labore

The Ditchdigger's Daughters

1997•Drama
★8.0
Quiet Victory: The Charlie Wedemeyer Story (1988) movie poster
★8.0

Quiet Victory: The Charlie Wedemeyer Story: Film that tells the story of Los Gatos (California) high school football coach Charlie Wedemeyer. At 31, onetime footbal

Quiet Victory: The Charlie Wedemeyer Story

1988•Drama
★7.0
Sophie and the Moonhanger (1996) movie poster
★7.0

Sophie and the Moonhanger: A woman pits herself against her husband and his Ku Klux Klan member friends when she learns that they are planning an a

Sophie and the Moonhanger

1996•Drama
★7.0
29th Street (1991) movie poster
★7.0

29th Street: After winning $6.2 million in the 1976 New York State Lottery, he is arrested for throwing rocks at a church. He then te

29th Street

1991•Comedy
★6.6
The Twilight Zone: Rod Serling's Lost Classics (1994) movie poster
★6.6

The Twilight Zone: Rod Serling's Lost Classics: James Earl Jones hosts this film based on two stories by the late Rod Serling, who wrote the stories of the original 'Th

The Twilight Zone: Rod Serling's Lost Classics

1994•Fantasy

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Richard K. Olsen.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2012 Daddy Can't Dance Al Weaver Flop Similar →
2007 The List Michael Flournoy Flop Similar →
1999 The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Spring Break Adventure Thomas Edison Average Similar →
1997 Perfect Crime Judge Flop Similar →
1997 The Night Flier Claire Bowie Average Similar →
1997 Horror Story Mr. Swatzel Flop Similar →
1997 The Ditchdigger's Daughters Loan Officer Super Hit Similar →
1996 A Different Kind of Christmas Henry Flop Similar →
1996 All She Ever Wanted Judge Atwater Flop Similar →
1996 Sophie and the Moonhanger Doctor Hit Similar →
1995 The Face on the Milk Carton L. McDonnell Average Similar →
1995 Fall Time Officer Duane Flop Similar →
1995 Trade Off Jack Flop Similar →
1995 Death in Small Doses - Average Similar →
1994 The Road to Wellville Fox Fur Man Average Similar →
1994 Radioland Murders 'Lieutenant Cross' Actor / Pa Average Similar →
1994 Moment of Truth: Caught in the Crossfire Leland Carver Flop Similar →
1994 The Twilight Zone: Rod Serling's Lost Classics (segment "Where the Dead Are") Hit Similar →
1994 The Birds II: Land's End Doc Rayburn Flop Similar →
1993 Linda Journeyman Flop Similar →
1993 The Portrait Doctor Average Similar →
1992 Day-O Papa Louie Flop Similar →
1992 Alan & Naomi Finch Average Similar →
1991 Wildflower Doc Murphy Average Similar →
1991 29th Street Father Lawery Hit Similar →
1991 Violation of Trust Gary Stuart Flop Similar →
1991 Paradise Minister Average Similar →
1991 Rambling Rose Chief of Police Average Similar →
1991 Golden Years Watchman Average Similar →
1988 Quiet Victory: The Charlie Wedemeyer Story Mayor Lochner Super Hit Similar →
1988 Traxx Reporter #5 Average Similar →
1988 Dracula's Widow The Drunk Flop Similar →
1988 Track 29 Delegate Flop Similar →
1987 The Bedroom Window Late Night Shopper Average Similar →

Richard K. Olsen - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Richard K. Olsen?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Richard K. Olsen is "The Ditchdigger's Daughters" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Richard K. Olsen acted in?

Richard K. Olsen has been featured in at least 34 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Richard K. Olsen?

Other notable films include "Quiet Victory: The Charlie Wedemeyer Story", "Sophie and the Moonhanger", and "29th Street".