Scott Paulin

Acting

Freshness: Jan 20, 2026

50Total Films

7.6 Highest Rated

Born: Feb 13, 1950

Birth Place: Steubenville, Ohio, USA

About Scott Paulin

Scott Paulin is an actor and director.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Scott Paulin reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Scott Paulin'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 14% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Scott Paulin remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in I Am Sam, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Scott Paulin Movies Ranked

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

★7.6

★7.6

I Am Sam: Sam, a neurodivergent man, has a daughter with a homeless woman who abandons them when they leave the hospital, leaving

I Am Sam

2001•Drama

★7.4

★7.4

The Right Stuff: At the dawn of the Space Race, seven test pilots set out to become the first American astronauts to enter space. However

The Right Stuff

1983•Drama

★7.1

★7.1

Pump Up the Volume: Mark Hunter, a lonely high school student, uses his shortwave radio to moonlight as the popular pirate DJ "Hard Harry."

Pump Up the Volume

1990•Music

★7.1

★7.1

The Accused: Out drinking one night after a fight with her boyfriend, three men brutally rape Sarah Tobias in a bar while people watc

The Accused

1988•Crime

★6.8

★6.8

A Soldier's Story: In a rural town in Louisiana, a black Master Sergeant is found shot to death just outside the local Army Base. Military

A Soldier's Story

1984•Mystery

Complete Filmography & Success Status

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

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2010	Tales of an Ancient Empire	Tou-Bou Bardo	Flop	Similar →
2008	Road to Hell	Driver Brick Bardo	Flop	Similar →
2008	Final Approach	Robert Windom	Flop	Similar →
2007	Jane Doe: How to Fire Your Boss	Phil Sands	Average	Similar →
2006	The Heart Specialist	Dr. Graves	Flop	Similar →
2005	Infection	Officer Brick Bardo	Flop	Similar →
2001	I Am Sam	Duncan Rhodes	Super Hit	Similar →
2001	Just Ask My Children	Kevin Conway	Hit	Similar →
1999	My Little Assassin	Stewart Allen	Flop	Similar →
1997	Cloned	John Gryce	Flop	Similar →
1996	Sweet Dreams	Richard Mateo	Flop	Similar →
1995	Kansas	Tom	Flop	Similar →
1994	The Gambler: Playing for Keeps	Butch Cassidy	Average	Similar →
1994	MacShayne: Final Roll of the Dice	Albert Blondel	Average	Similar →
1993	Full Eclipse	Teague	Flop	Similar →
1993	Knights	Simon	Flop	Similar →
1992	Deceit	Brick Bardo	Flop	Similar →
1991	Deadly Medicine	Charleigh Holland	Flop	Similar →
1991	White Hot: The Mysterious Murder of Thelma Todd	Louis Marsden	Average	Similar →
1991	The Perfect Tribute	Wills	Average	Similar →
1990	Captain America	The Red Skull / Army Doctor	Flop	Similar →
1990	Grim Prairie Tales	Martin	Average	Similar →
1990	Pump Up the Volume	Brian Hunter	Hit	Similar →
1990	Appearances	Ben Danzig	Flop	Similar →
1989	From Hollywood to Deadwood	Raymond Savage	Flop	Similar →
1989	Turner & Hooch	Zack Gregory	Average	Similar →
1989	The Revenge of Al Capone	Elliott Ness	Average	Similar →
1989	Desperate for Love	Lily's father	Flop	Similar →
1988	Tricks of the Trade	Frank	Flop	Similar →
1988	The Accused	Attorney Wainwright	Hit	Similar →
1988	Desert Rats	Bones	Average	Similar →
1988	To Heal a Nation	Bob Doubek	Flop	Similar →
1988	Weekend War	Rudd	Flop	Similar →
1987	Police Story: The Freeway Killings	Lieutenant Banyon	Flop	Similar →
1986	Dreams of Gold: The Mel Fisher Story	Don Kincaid	Hit	Similar →
1986	When the Bough Breaks	Rick	Average	Similar →
1986	Banter	Philip Banter	Flop	Similar →
1985	Teen Wolf	Kirk Lolley	Average	Similar →
1985	Warning Sign	Captain Walston	Average	Similar →
1985	Midas Valley	Seth	Flop	Similar →
1985	Generation	Graff	Flop	Similar →
1985	Deadly Messages	Dr. Roger Kelton	Flop	Similar →
1984	A Soldier's Story	Captain Wilcox	Hit	Similar →
1983	The Right Stuff	Deke Slayton	Hit	Similar →
1983	The Christmas That Almost Wasn't	(voice)	Flop	Similar →
1982	Forbidden World	Earl Richards	Flop	Similar →
1982	Cat People	Bill Searle	Average	Similar →
1981	The Killing of Randy Webster	Tom Curtis	Average	Similar →
1980	Serial	Jon	Flop	Similar →
1979	Vampire	Father Hanley	Average	Similar →

Scott Paulin - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Scott Paulin?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Scott Paulin is "I Am Sam" with a rating of 7.6/10.

How many movies has Scott Paulin acted in?

Scott Paulin has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Scott Paulin?

Other notable films include "The Right Stuff", "Pump Up the Volume", and "The Accused".