Austin O'Brien

Acting

Freshness: Jan 20, 2026

13Total Films

10.0 Highest Rated

Born: May 11, 1981

Birth Place: Eugene, Oregon, U.S.A

About Austin O'Brien

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Austin O'Brien (born May 11, 1981) is an American actor from Eugene, Oregon. He may be best known for playing the co-lead Danny Madigan in the Arnold Schwarzenegger-movie Last Action Hero, followed by his turn into romance as Nick Zsigmond in My Girl 2, and a part in both The Lawnmower Man and its sequel. O'Brien is the son of Valerian O'Brien and the older brother of actor Trever O'Brien. Description above from the Wikipedia article Austin O'Brien, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Austin O'Brien reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 13 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Austin O'Brien'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 31% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Austin O'Brien remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Innocent, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Austin O'Brien Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Austin O'Brien's career based on audience ratings.

★10.0

★10.0

Innocent — Based on a true incident, Innocent is the compelling tale of five disparate lives that become inextricably entangled one

Innocent

2009•Drama

★7.5

★7.5

Runaways — Steve Moore is sixteen and lives with his younger sister, mother Cheryl and her boyfriend John, in a modest house in Bak

Runaways

2004•Drama

★7.5

★7.5

Apollo 13 — The true story of technical troubles that scuttle the Apollo 13 lunar mission in 1970, risking the lives of astronaut Ji

Apollo 13

1995•Drama

★6.5

★6.5

Last Action Hero — After his father's death, a young boy finds solace in action movies featuring an indestructible cop. Given a magic ticke

Last Action Hero

1993•Adventure

★6.2

★6.2

Spirit — When Kelly and her father move to New Orleans after the death of her mother, strange things start happening in their new

Spirit

2001•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Austin O'Brien.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2009	Innocent	Jae	Super Hit	Similar →
2009	Bounty	Jake	Flop	Similar →
2007	A Christmas Too Many	Jack	Flop	Similar →
2004	Runaways	Steve Moore	Super Hit	Similar →
2001	Spirit	Cole Barton	Average	Similar →
1998	Only Once	Greg	Flop	Similar →
1996	Lawnmower Man 2: Beyond Cyberspace	Peter Parkette	Flop	Similar →
1995	The Baby-Sitters Club	Logan Bruno	Flop	Similar →
1995	Apollo 13	Whiz Kid	Super Hit	Similar →
1994	My Girl 2	Nick Zsigmond	Average	Similar →
1993	Prehysteria!	Jerry	Flop	Similar →
1993	Last Action Hero	Danny Madigan	Hit	Similar →
1992	The Lawnmower Man	Peter Parkette	Average	Similar →

Austin O'Brien - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Austin O'Brien?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Austin O'Brien is "Innocent" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Austin O'Brien acted in?

Austin O'Brien has been featured in at least 13 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Austin O'Brien?

Other notable films include "Runaways", "Apollo 13", and "Last Action Hero".