Barnard Hughes
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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Bernard Aloysius Kiernan “Barnard” Hughes (July 16, 1915 – July 11, 2006) was an American actor of theater and film. Hughes became famous for a variety of roles; his most notable roles came after middle age, and he was often cast as a dithering authority figure or grandfatherly elder. Description above from the Wikipedia article Barnard Hughes, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Barnard Hughes Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Barnard Hughes reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Barnard Hughes's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 32% of Barnard Hughes'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 The Borgia Stick, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Barnard Hughes Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Barnard Hughes's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Barnard Hughes has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | The Making of TRON | Himself | Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | The Fantasticks | Henry | Flop | Similar → |
| 1999 | Cradle Will Rock | Frank Marvel | Average | Similar → |
| 1998 | The Odd Couple II | Beaumont | Average | Similar → |
| 1995 | Past the Bleachers | Ed Godfrey | Flop | Similar → |
| 1995 | George Romero's Golden Tales 3 | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1994 | Trick of the Eye | Harry Pitt | Average | Similar → |
| 1993 | Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit | Father Maurice | Average | Similar → |
| 1992 | Lincoln | Horace Greeley (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | Doc Hollywood | Aurelius Hogue | Average | Similar → |
| 1990 | Tales from the Darkside | Gideon Hackles | Average | Similar → |
| 1990 | The Incident | Doc Hansen | Average | Similar → |
| 1989 | Day One | Henry Stimson | Average | Similar → |
| 1989 | Home Fires Burning | Jake Tibbetts | Average | Similar → |
| 1989 | What's Under My Bed? | Grandpa (voice) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1988 | Da | Da | Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | A Hobo's Christmas | Chance Grovner | Flop | Similar → |
| 1987 | The Lost Boys | Grandpa | Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | Night of Courage | Abner Abelson | Flop | Similar → |
| 1987 | Night of Courage | Abner Abelsen | Flop | Similar → |
| 1986 | Where are the Children? | Jonathan Knowles | Average | Similar → |
| 1986 | The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn | The King | Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | Maxie | Bishop Campbell | Flop | Similar → |
| 1984 | The Sky's No Limit | Arthur Bennett | Flop | Similar → |
| 1983 | A Caribbean Mystery | Mr. Rafiel | Average | Similar → |
| 1982 | Best Friends | Tim McCullen | Flop | Similar → |
| 1982 | Tron | Dr. Walter Gibbs / Dumont | Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | Night of 100 Stars | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | First Monday in October | Chief Justice Crawford | Average | Similar → |
| 1980 | Homeward Bound | Harry Seaton | Flop | Similar → |
| 1979 | Sanctuary of Fear | Father Brown | Average | Similar → |
| 1978 | The World Beyond | Andy Borchard | Average | Similar → |
| 1977 | Oh, God! | Judge Baker | Average | Similar → |
| 1977 | Kill Me If You Can | Judge Fricke | Flop | Similar → |
| 1975 | The UFO Incident | Dr. Benjamin Simon | Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | The Borrowers | Mr. Crampfurl | Average | Similar → |
| 1973 | The Thanksgiving Treasure | Walter Renquist | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | Pueblo | Secretary of the Navy | Average | Similar → |
| 1973 | Sisters | Arthur McLennen | Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | Much Ado About Nothing | Dogberry | Flop | Similar → |
| 1972 | Rage | Dr. Spencer | Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | The Hospital | Drummond | Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | The Pursuit of Happiness | Judge Vogel | Average | Similar → |
| 1971 | Cold Turkey | Dr. Proctor | Average | Similar → |
| 1971 | Dr. Cook's Garden | Elias Hart | Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | Where’s Poppa? | Colonel Hendricks | Average | Similar → |
| 1969 | Midnight Cowboy | Towny | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | The Borgia Stick | Doctor Helm | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | Hamlet | Marcellus / Priest | Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | The Young Doctors | Dr. Kent O'Donnell | Average | Similar → |
Barnard Hughes - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Barnard Hughes?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Barnard Hughes is "The Borgia Stick" with a rating of 7.8/10.
How many movies has Barnard Hughes acted in?
Barnard Hughes has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Barnard Hughes?
Other notable films include "The Thanksgiving Treasure", "Midnight Cowboy", and "The Lost Boys".