George Grizzard - Actor Profile

George Grizzard

Acting
Freshness: Jan 20, 2026
44Total Films
7.7 Highest Rated
Born: Apr 1, 1928
Birth Place: Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, USA

About George Grizzard

George Grizzard (April 1, 1928 – October 2, 2007) was an American actor of film and stage. He appeared in more than 40 films, dozens of television programs and a number of Broadway plays.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of George Grizzard reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 44 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of George Grizzard'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 20% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), George Grizzard remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Preminger: Anatomy of a Filmmaker, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best George Grizzard Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from George Grizzard's career based on audience ratings.

★7.7
Preminger: Anatomy of a Filmmaker (1991) movie poster
★7.7

Preminger: Anatomy of a Filmmaker — This documentary, hosted by actor Burgess Meredith, explores the life and career of movie director Otto Preminger, whose

Preminger: Anatomy of a Filmmaker

1991•Documentary
★7.5
Under Siege (1986) movie poster
★7.5

Under Siege — Terrorists launch an attack against the USA. Their first strike is by a suicide squad that detonates a truckload of expl

Under Siege

1986•Thriller
★7.1
Advise & Consent (1962) movie poster
★7.1

Advise & Consent — Proposed by the President of the United States to fill the post of Secretary of State, Robert Leffingwell appears before

Advise & Consent

1962•Drama
★7.1
Perry Mason: The Case of the Scandalous Scoundrel (1987) movie poster
★7.1

Perry Mason: The Case of the Scandalous Scoundrel — Perry is suing a gutter trash newspaper that is running a story about a love affair between him and Della. The editor al

Perry Mason: The Case of the Scandalous Scoundrel

1987•Drama
★6.9
Flags of Our Fathers (2006) movie poster
★6.9

Flags of Our Fathers — There were five Marines and one Navy Corpsman photographed raising the U.S. flag on Mt. Suribachi by Joe Rosenthal on Fe

Flags of Our Fathers

2006•War

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of George Grizzard.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2006 Flags of Our Fathers John Bradley Hit Similar →
2006 Haskett's Chance Peyton Haskett Flop Similar →
2000 Small Time Crooks George Blint Average Similar →
2000 Wonder Boys Fred Leer Hit Similar →
1997 Sisters and Other Strangers Ben Strickland Flop Similar →
1993 Triumph Over Disaster: The Hurricane Andrew Story Dr. Sheets Flop Similar →
1993 Not in My Family Malcolm Worth Flop Similar →
1991 Preminger: Anatomy of a Filmmaker actor 'Advise and 'Consent' (archive footage) (uncredited) Super Hit Similar →
1991 Iran: Days of Crisis Jimmy Carter Flop Similar →
1990 Caroline? Paul Carmichael Average Similar →
1988 David Dr. Achauer Average Similar →
1987 Perry Mason: The Case of the Scandalous Scoundrel Dr. Clayman Hit Similar →
1986 The Deliberate Stranger Richard Larsen Average Similar →
1986 Under Siege Warren Richards Super Hit Similar →
1985 Midas Valley George Carew Flop Similar →
1985 International Airport Martin Harris Flop Similar →
1985 Embassy Senator Tunnard Flop Similar →
1984 Bachelor Party Ed Thompson Average Similar →
1982 Not in Front of the Children Leland Crenshaw Average Similar →
1982 Wrong Is Right President Lockwood Average Similar →
1982 The Shady Hill Kidnapping Mr. Wooster Flop Similar →
1980 Seems Like Old Times Governor Average Similar →
1980 The Oldest Living Graduate Floyd Kincaid Flop Similar →
1980 Attica Tom Wicker Average Similar →
1979 The Night Rider Dan Kenton Flop Similar →
1979 Firepower Leo Gelhorn Flop Similar →
1978 Comes a Horseman Neil Atkinson Average Similar →
1975 The Lives of Jenny Dolan Ralph Stantlow Flop Similar →
1975 The Two Deaths of Sean Doolittle Sean DooLittle Flop Similar →
1975 Attack on Terror: The FBI vs. the Ku Klux Klan Attorney Clay Flop Similar →
1974 The Stranger Within David Collins Hit Similar →
1974 The Country Girl Bernie Dodd Flop Similar →
1974 Indict and Convict Bob Mathews Flop Similar →
1973 Pueblo Court Counsel Average Similar →
1971 Happy Birthday, Wanda June Dr. Norbert Woodley Average Similar →
1971 Travis Logan, D.A. Chuck Bentley Hit Similar →
1971 A Memory of Two Mondays Larry Flop Similar →
N/A The Chaser - Flop Similar →
1969 Teacher, Teacher F. Niles Putnam Flop Similar →
1968 A Case of Libel Alston Flop Similar →
1967 Warning Shot Walt Cody Average Similar →
1962 Advise & Consent Senator Fred van Ackerman Hit Similar →
1961 A String of Beads Joey Raymond Flop Similar →
1960 From the Terrace Alexander 'Lex' Porter Hit Similar →

George Grizzard - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of George Grizzard?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring George Grizzard is "Preminger: Anatomy of a Filmmaker" with a rating of 7.7/10.

How many movies has George Grizzard acted in?

George Grizzard has been featured in at least 44 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by George Grizzard?

Other notable films include "Under Siege", "Advise & Consent", and "Perry Mason: The Case of the Scandalous Scoundrel".