
Austin Pendleton
ActingAbout Austin Pendleton
Austin Campbell Pendleton (born March 27, 1940) is an American actor, playwright, theatre director, and instructor. Pendleton is known as a prolific character actor on the stage and screen, whose six-decade career has included roles in films including Catch-22 (1970); What's Up, Doc? (1972); The Front Page (1974); The Muppet Movie (1979), Short Circuit (1986); Mr. and Mrs. Bridge (1990); My Cousin Vinny (1992); Amistad (1997); A Beautiful Mind (2001), which earned him a Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture nomination; and Finding Nemo (2003). Pendleton received a Tony Award nomination for Best Direction of a Play for the Broadway revival of The Little Foxes in 1981. He has received two Drama Desk Award nominations and the recipient of a Special Drama Desk Award in 2007. He also received a Obie Award for Best Director for the 2011 off-Broadway revival of Three Sisters. Recent Broadway credits include Choir Boy in 2016 and The Minutes in 2022. Description above from the Wikipedia article Austin Pendleton, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Austin Pendleton Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Austin Pendleton reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Austin Pendleton's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 56% of Austin Pendleton'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 Olympia, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Austin Pendleton Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Austin Pendleton's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Austin Pendleton has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Alan Pakula: Going for Truth | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Fiddler: A Miracle of Miracles | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | Olympia | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | Sunset | Julian | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | Finding Dory | Gurgle (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | Starring Austin Pendleton | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | She's Funny That Way | Judge Pendergast | Average | Similar → |
| 2012 | Game Change | Senator Joe Lieberman | Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps | Dr. Masters | Average | Similar → |
| 2008 | 5-25-77 | Herb Lightman | Average | Similar → |
| 2008 | Theater of War | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | Edge of Outside | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | The Notorious Bettie Page | Teacher | Average | Similar → |
| 2004 | Christmas with the Kranks | Umbrella Santa / Marty | Average | Similar → |
| 2004 | Piccadilly Jim | Peter Pett | Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | Strip Search | James Perley | Average | Similar → |
| 2003 | Uptown Girls | Mr. McConkey | Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Finding Nemo | Gurgle (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | A Beautiful Mind | Thomas King | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | Queenie in Love | Alvin | Average | Similar → |
| 2000 | Fast Food Fast Women | George | Average | Similar → |
| 2000 | Homicide: The Movie | George Griscom | Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | Joe the King | Winston | Average | Similar → |
| 1998 | Sue | Bob | Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | Amistad | Professor Gibbs | Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | The Mirror Has Two Faces | Barry | Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | The Associate | Aesop Franklin | Average | Similar → |
| 1996 | 2 Days in the Valley | Ralph Crupi | Average | Similar → |
| 1996 | The Proprietor | Willy Kunst | Average | Similar → |
| 1996 | Sgt. Bilko | MAJ Ebersole | Average | Similar → |
| 1995 | Home for the Holidays | Peter Arnold | Average | Similar → |
| 1995 | The Fifteen Minute Hamlet | Hamlet | Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | The World of Jim Henson | Max (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | Guarding Tess | Earl | Average | Similar → |
| 1994 | Greedy | Hotel Clerk | Average | Similar → |
| 1993 | Searching for Bobby Fischer | Asa Hoffman | Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | My Cousin Vinny | John Gibbons | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | Mr. & Mrs. Bridge | Mr. Gadbury | Average | Similar → |
| 1986 | Short Circuit | Howard Marner | Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | My Man Adam | Mr. Greenhut | Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | Alice in Wonderland | White Rabbit | Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | Simon | Dr. Carl Becker | Average | Similar → |
| 1979 | Starting Over | Paul | Average | Similar → |
| 1979 | The Muppet Movie | Max | Hit | Similar → |
| 1976 | Diary of the Dead | Dr. Klein | Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | The Front Page | Earl Williams | Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | The Thief Who Came to Dinner | Zukovsky | Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | What's Up, Doc? | Frederick Larrabee | Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | Catch-22 | Lt. Col. Moodus | Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | Petulia | Intern (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
Austin Pendleton - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Austin Pendleton?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Austin Pendleton is "Olympia" with a rating of 8.0/10.
How many movies has Austin Pendleton acted in?
Austin Pendleton has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Austin Pendleton?
Other notable films include "A Beautiful Mind", "Finding Nemo", and "My Cousin Vinny".




