Anthony Pena - Actor Profile

Anthony Pena

Acting
Updated: Apr 11, 2026
12Total Films
7.2 Highest Rated
Born: Feb 18, 1947
Birth Place: San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas, USA

Anthony Pena Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Anthony Pena reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 12 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Anthony Pena's work falls within the Thriller genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 33% of Anthony Pena's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Marathon Man, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Anthony Pena Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Anthony Pena's career based on audience ratings.

★7.2
Marathon Man (1976) movie poster
★7.2

Marathon Man: A graduate student and obsessive runner in New York is drawn into a mysterious plot involving his brother, a member of t

Marathon Man

1976•Thriller
★7.0
Born on the Fourth of July (1989) movie poster
★7.0

Born on the Fourth of July: Paralyzed in the Vietnam war, Ron Kovic becomes an anti-war and pro-human rights political activist after feeling betray

Born on the Fourth of July

1989•Drama
★6.5
Colors (1988) movie poster
★6.5

Colors: A confident young cop is shown the ropes by a veteran partner in the dangerous gang-controlled barrios of Los Angeles, w

Colors

1988•Action
★6.5
The Running Man (1987) movie poster
★6.5

The Running Man: By 2017, the global economy has collapsed and U.S. society has become a totalitarian police state, censoring all cultura

The Running Man

1987•Action
★5.8
Humanoids from the Deep (1980) movie poster
★5.8

Humanoids from the Deep: After a new cannery introduces scientifically augmented salmon to a seaside town in the Pacific Northwest, a species of

Humanoids from the Deep

1980•Horror

Full Filmography

Every movie Anthony Pena has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1994 The Cool Surface Policeman #1 Flop Similar →
1990 Catchfire Taos Sheriff Flop Similar →
1989 Born on the Fourth of July Bartender - Villa Dulce Hit Similar →
1988 Colors Traffic Officer Hit Similar →
1987 The Running Man Valdez Hit Similar →
1987 Destination: America - Flop Similar →
1984 Weekend Pass Officer Anthony Flop Similar →
1983 Porky's II: The Next Day Bill Jumper (as Anthony Penya) Average Similar →
1982 MegaForce Sixkiller Flop Similar →
1980 Humanoids from the Deep Johnny Eagle Average Similar →
1979 The Last Word Chuy Flop Similar →
1976 Marathon Man Guard in Uruguay Hit Similar →

Anthony Pena - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Anthony Pena?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Anthony Pena is "Marathon Man" with a rating of 7.2/10.

How many movies has Anthony Pena acted in?

Anthony Pena has been featured in at least 12 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Anthony Pena?

Other notable films include "Born on the Fourth of July", "Colors", and "The Running Man".

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