Chris Matheson

Writing

Freshness: Jan 31, 2026

3Total Films

6.8 Highest Rated

Born: Feb 25, 1959

Birth Place: Beverly Hills, California, USA

About Chris Matheson

Chris Matheson (born December 11, 1960) is an American film director and screenwriter. Matheson is best known for his collaborations with fellow screenwriter Ed Solomon, together creating the Bill & Ted franchise, writing the three films Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure, Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey, and Bill & Ted Face the Music. Together they also wrote the films Mom and Dad Save the World and Imagine That.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Chris Matheson reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 3 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Adventure

The majority of Chris Matheson's filmography leans towards the Adventure 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 33% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Chris Matheson remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Chris Matheson Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Chris Matheson's career based on audience ratings.

★6.8

Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure (1989) movie poster

★6.8

Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure: Bill and Ted are high school buddies starting a band. They are also about to fail their history class—which means Ted wo

Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure

1989•Adventure

★6.3

Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey (1991) movie poster

★6.3

Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey: Amiable slackers Bill and Ted are once again roped into a fantastical adventure when De Nomolos, a villain from the futu

Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey

1991•Adventure

★5.9

Bill & Ted Face the Music (2020) movie poster

★5.9

Bill & Ted Face the Music: Yet to fulfill their rock and roll destiny, the stakes are higher than ever for the now middle-aged Bill and Ted who set

Bill & Ted Face the Music

2020•Comedy

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Chris Matheson.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2020	Bill & Ted Face the Music	Ugly Demon	Average	Similar →
1991	Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey	"Ugly" Seance Member	Average	Similar →
1989	Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure	Ugly Waiter	Hit	Similar →

Chris Matheson - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Chris Matheson?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Chris Matheson is "Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure" with a rating of 6.8/10.

How many movies has Chris Matheson acted in?

Chris Matheson has been featured in at least 3 major films throughout their career.