Ted Shackelford

Acting

Freshness: Jan 24, 2026

17Total Films

7.0 Highest Rated

Born: Jun 23, 1946

Birth Place: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Ted Shackelford reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 17 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Ted Shackelford'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 6% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Ted Shackelford remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Harvest for the Heart, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Ted Shackelford Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Ted Shackelford's career based on audience ratings.

★7.0

Harvest for the Heart (1994) movie poster

★7.0

Harvest for the Heart: Twenty years after walking out on his family and bride on his wedding day, Jacob Hansen returns to the family farm and m

Harvest for the Heart

1994•Drama

★6.0

The Defection of Simas Kudirka (1978) movie poster

★6.0

The Defection of Simas Kudirka: Based on the true story of the attempted defection in 1970 by a Lithuanian seaman seeking political asylum in the United

The Defection of Simas Kudirka

1978•TV Movie

★6.0

★6.0

Miracle Dogs: The family friendly animal movie Miracle Dogs concerns a boy who befriends a three-legged dog. Soon his relationship wit

Miracle Dogs

2003•Family

★5.9

★5.9

Baby of the Bride: Soon after returning from their honeymoon, John and Margaret Hix receive the surprise of their life - at 53, Margaret is

Baby of the Bride

1991•Drama

★5.8

★5.8

Mother of the Bride: A mother's plans for her daughter's wedding are complicated when her ex-husband, who abandoned the family more than 20 y

Mother of the Bride

1993•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Ted Shackelford.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2005	Officer Down	Commissioner Donald Hallows	Flop	Similar →
2003	Miracle Dogs	Dr. Ben Logan	Average	Similar →
2003	Cave In	Chief Bogen	Flop	Similar →
2002	Air Panic	Captain O'Kelly	Flop	Similar →
2002	Jane White Is Sick & Twisted	Eddie	Flop	Similar →
1996	Sweet Temptation	Les Larson	Flop	Similar →
1994	Harvest for the Heart	Jacob 'Jake' Hansen	Hit	Similar →
1993	Dying to Remember	Mark Gage	Flop	Similar →
1993	Mother of the Bride	John Hix	Average	Similar →
1991	Baby of the Bride	John Hix	Average	Similar →
1990	The Love Boat: A Valentine Voyage	Paul Royce	Flop	Similar →
1987	Sweet Revenge	Boone	Flop	Similar →
1984	Summer Fantasy	Carlisle	Flop	Similar →
1981	Terror Among Us	Delbert Ramsey	Flop	Similar →
1979	Ebony, Ivory and Jade	Barnes	Flop	Similar →
1978	The Jordan Chance	Brian Klosky	Flop	Similar →
1978	The Defection of Simas Kudirka	Blain	Average	Similar →

Ted Shackelford - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Ted Shackelford?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Ted Shackelford is "Harvest for the Heart" with a rating of 7.0/10.

How many movies has Ted Shackelford acted in?

Ted Shackelford has been featured in at least 17 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Ted Shackelford?

Other notable films include "The Defection of Simas Kudirka", "Miracle Dogs", and "Baby of the Bride".