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.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Barry Primus reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Barry Primus'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 30% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Barry Primus remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Portrait of a Showgirl, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Barry Primus Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Barry Primus's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Barry Primus.
| 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 → |
| 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 | Jackson | Donald | Flop | Similar → |
| 2008 | Righteous Kill | Prosky | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | Big Guns | Will Fox | Flop | 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 | 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 "Eternity".