Scott McGinnis

Acting

Freshness: Jan 25, 2026

15Total Films

6.7 Highest Rated

Born: Nov 19, 1958

Birth Place: Glendale, California, USA

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Scott McGinnis reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 15 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Comedy

The majority of Scott McGinnis'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 13% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Scott McGinnis remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Secret Admirer, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Scott McGinnis Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Scott McGinnis's career based on audience ratings.

★6.7

★6.7

Secret Admirer: An anonymous love letter left in Michael Ryan's locker on the last day of school wreaks havoc on his life and the lives

Secret Admirer

1985•Comedy

★6.6

Star Trek III: The Search for Spock (1984) movie poster

★6.6

Star Trek III: The Search for Spock: A surprise visit from Spock's father provides a startling revelation: McCoy is harboring Spock's living essence.

Star Trek III: The Search for Spock

1984•Sci-Fi

★6.3

★6.3

Storm and Sorrow: In 1974, mountain climber Molly Higgins (Lori Singer) begins her ascent of Lenin Peak, located in the Pamir Mountains on

Storm and Sorrow

1990•Adventure

★6.2

Racing with the Moon (1984) movie poster

★6.2

Racing with the Moon: In a small coastal California town, Henry and Nicky are pals from blue collar families with only a short time before the

Racing with the Moon

1984•Drama

★5.8

★5.8

Sky Bandits: A pair of old west cowboys become fighter pilots in World War I.

Sky Bandits

1986•Adventure

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Scott McGinnis.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1990	Storm and Sorrow	Robert 'Bob' Craig	Average	Similar →
1990	Exile	Hoffmeister	Flop	Similar →
1988	You Can't Hurry Love	Skip Dooley	Flop	Similar →
1986	Sky Bandits	Barney	Average	Similar →
1986	Odd Jobs	Woody	Flop	Similar →
1986	3:15 the Moment of Truth	Chris Barts	Average	Similar →
1985	Thunder Alley	Donnie	Flop	Similar →
1985	Secret Admirer	Steve Powers	Hit	Similar →
1984	Star Trek III: The Search for Spock	Starfleet Cadet "Mr. Adventure"	Hit	Similar →
1984	Making the Grade	Bif	Flop	Similar →
1984	Racing with the Moon	Michael	Average	Similar →
1983	Joysticks	Jefferson Bailey	Flop	Similar →
1982	Wacko	Norman Bates	Flop	Similar →
1980	Mother and Daughter: The Loving War	Renie's Boyfriend	Flop	Similar →
1979	The Survival of Dana	Paul	Flop	Similar →

Scott McGinnis - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Scott McGinnis?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Scott McGinnis is "Secret Admirer" with a rating of 6.7/10.

How many movies has Scott McGinnis acted in?

Scott McGinnis has been featured in at least 15 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Scott McGinnis?

Other notable films include "Star Trek III: The Search for Spock", "Storm and Sorrow", and "Racing with the Moon".