Barry Primus
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Barry Primus (born February 16, 1938) is an American actor, director, and writer. Description above from the Wikipedia article Barry Primus, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Barry Primus Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Barry Primus 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 Barry Primus's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 30% of Barry Primus'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 Portrait of a Showgirl, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Barry Primus Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Barry Primus's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Barry Primus has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Eternity | Older Larry | Hit | Similar → |
| 2024 | Faye | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 2024 | The Prank | George Wheeler | Average | Similar → |
| 2020 | Arkansas | Old Greek | Average | Similar → |
| 2019 | The Irishman | Ewing King | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | Breakable You | Dr. Chazen | Flop | Similar → |
| 2015 | Joy | Rudy's Attorney | Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | The Longest Week | Bernard the Chauffer | Flop | Similar → |
| 2013 | American Hustle | Tellegio's Consigliere | Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | Righteous Kill | Prosky | Average | Similar → |
| 2005 | Break a Leg | Ira Goldstein | Flop | Similar → |
| 2001 | Life as a House | Tom | Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | James Dean | Nicholas Ray | Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | 15 Minutes | Cab Driver | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | Black & White | Priest | Flop | Similar → |
| 1997 | Gold Coast | Ed Grossi | Flop | Similar → |
| 1997 | Flipping | Joey, Leo's Crew | Flop | Similar → |
| 1996 | Crime of the Century | Ellis Parker | Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | Trade Off | Detective Gold | Flop | Similar → |
| 1992 | Night and the City | Tommy Tessler | Average | Similar → |
| 1991 | Guilty by Suspicion | Bert Alan | Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | Torn Apart | Arie Arnon | Flop | Similar → |
| 1990 | Denial | Jay | Flop | Similar → |
| 1989 | Cannibal Women in the Avocado Jungle of Death | Ford Maddox | Flop | Similar → |
| 1988 | Big Business | Michael | Average | Similar → |
| 1987 | The Stranger | Sergeant Drake | Average | Similar → |
| 1987 | Talking Walls | Professor Hirsch | Flop | Similar → |
| 1987 | Stillwatch | Toby Wilson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | SpaceCamp | Brennan | Average | Similar → |
| 1986 | Jake Speed | Lawrence | Flop | Similar → |
| 1986 | Down and Out in Beverly Hills | Lou Waltzberg | Average | Similar → |
| 1985 | Brotherly Love | Det. Trelska | Hit | Similar → |
| 1984 | The River | Roy | Average | Similar → |
| 1983 | Heart of Steel | Amendola | Average | Similar → |
| 1982 | Paper Dolls | Alan | Flop | Similar → |
| 1982 | Portrait of a Showgirl | Dennis Philips | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | Absence of Malice | Robert Waddell | Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | Macbeth | Banquo | Average | Similar → |
| 1980 | Night Games | Jason St. John | Flop | Similar → |
| 1979 | The Rose | Dennis | Hit | Similar → |
| 1979 | Heartland | Jack | Hit | Similar → |
| 1978 | Avalanche | Mark Elliott | Flop | Similar → |
| 1977 | New York, New York | Paul Wilson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1975 | Autopsy | Father Paul Lenox | Average | Similar → |
| 1974 | The Dion Brothers | Tony | Flop | Similar → |
| 1972 | Boxcar Bertha | Rake Brown | Average | Similar → |
| 1971 | Von Richthofen and Brown | Hermann Goering | Average | Similar → |
| 1970 | Puzzle of a Downfall Child | Aaron Reinhardt | Average | Similar → |
| 1968 | The Brotherhood | Vido | Average | Similar → |
| 1967 | The Desperate Hours | Hank Griffin | Flop | Similar → |
Barry Primus - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Barry Primus?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Barry Primus is "Portrait of a Showgirl" with a rating of 8.0/10.
How many movies has Barry Primus acted in?
Barry Primus has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Barry Primus?
Other notable films include "The Irishman", "Life as a House", and "Brotherly Love".