Rick Lenz

Acting

Freshness: Jan 21, 2026

19Total Films

7.1 Highest Rated

Born: Nov 21, 1939

Birth Place: Springfield, Illinois, USA

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Rick Lenz reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 19 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Comedy

The majority of Rick Lenz's filmography leans towards the Comedy 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 21% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Rick Lenz remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Shootist, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Rick Lenz Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Rick Lenz's career based on audience ratings.

★7.1

★7.1

The Shootist: Afflicted with a terminal illness John Bernard Books, the last of the legendary gunfighters, quietly returns to Carson C

The Shootist

1976•Western

★7.1

★7.1

Cactus Flower: A dentist pretends to be married to avoid commitment, but when he falls for his girlfriend and proposes, he must recruit

Cactus Flower

1969•Comedy

★7.1

Malice in Wonderland (1985) movie poster

★7.1

Malice in Wonderland: Struggling actress Hedda Hopper can't get a break in Hollywood, even though an acquaintence of hers is the extremely pow

Malice in Wonderland

1985•Comedy

★7.1

Perry Mason: The Case of the Telltale Talk Show Host (1993) movie poster

★7.1

Perry Mason: The Case of the Telltale Talk Show Host: Dr Sheila Carlin is good friends with Della who calls Perry in when she is being pestered by someone. On the theory that

Perry Mason: The Case of the Telltale Talk Show Host

1993•Drama

★6.4

★6.4

Melvin and Howard: The story of hard-luck Melvin Dummar, who claimed to have received a will naming him an heir to the fortune of Howard Hu

Melvin and Howard

1980•Comedy

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Rick Lenz.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1993	Perry Mason: The Case of the Telltale Talk Show Host	Nick Scanlon	Hit	Similar →
1991	Shadow of a Doubt	Herb Hawkins	Flop	Similar →
1989	Oh No, Not Them	Norm	Flop	Similar →
1987	The Three Kings	-	Flop	Similar →
1987	In Self Defense	Chris Fowler	Flop	Similar →
1985	Malice in Wonderland	Iceman	Hit	Similar →
1981	Advice to the Lovelorn	Prof. Jonas Miller	Flop	Similar →
1981	Elvis and the Beauty Queen	David Briggs	Flop	Similar →
1980	Reunion	Walker Hanson	Flop	Similar →
1980	Melvin and Howard	Lawyer	Average	Similar →
1980	The Little Dragons	Dick Forginger	Flop	Similar →
1976	The Shootist	Dobkins	Hit	Similar →
1975	Violence in Blue	-	Flop	Similar →
1972	The Century Turns	Chief Oliver Stamp	Flop	Similar →
1972	Where Does It Hurt?	Lester Hammond	Flop	Similar →
1971	Scandalous John	Jimmy Whittaker	Average	Similar →
1970	How Do I Love Thee?	Tom Waltz	Flop	Similar →
1969	Cactus Flower	Igor Sullivan	Hit	Similar →
1969	Doc	Dr. Orville Truebody	Flop	Similar →

Rick Lenz - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Rick Lenz?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Rick Lenz is "The Shootist" with a rating of 7.1/10.

How many movies has Rick Lenz acted in?

Rick Lenz has been featured in at least 19 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Rick Lenz?

Other notable films include "Cactus Flower", "Malice in Wonderland", and "Perry Mason: The Case of the Telltale Talk Show Host".