Chris Mulkey
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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Chris Mulkey (born May 3, 1948) is an American actor who most recently appeared in Cloverfield, the NBC TV movie Knight Rider, and as a corporate executive in season 7 of 24. He has also played a coach in four episodes of Friday Night Lights, and appeared in numerous TV shows and movies as far back the mid 1970s, such as Baretta and early '90s cult classic Twin Peaks. Finally, he is well known to fans of the Wing Commander franchise as Col. Jacob "Hawk" Manley. In the science fiction action film The Hidden, he portrayed a man named Jack, who is possessed by the parasitic alien antagonist in the beginning of the movie. Mulkey was born in Viroqua, Wisconsin and is married to actress Karen Landry. Description above from the Wikipedia article Chris Mulkey, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Chris Mulkey Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Chris Mulkey 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 Chris Mulkey's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 68% of Chris Mulkey'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 Universal Groove, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Chris Mulkey Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Chris Mulkey's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Chris Mulkey has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Inheritance | Doug Forester | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2024 | Universal Groove | The Agent | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2023 | Far Haven | Sheriff King | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2023 | Wildflower | Hal | Hit | Similar → |
| 2020 | Killing Eleanor | Edward Grillo | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | The Standoff at Sparrow Creek | Ford | Average | Similar → |
| 2018 | On the Basis of Sex | Charles Moritz | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | Quality Problems | Clyde | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | The Clinic | Dr. Ballard | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | It Happened Again Last Night | William | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | Message from the King | Leary | Average | Similar → |
| 2015 | Truth | Maurice Udell | Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | Whiplash | Uncle Frank | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | Captain Phillips | John Cronan | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | The Purge | Mr. Halverson | Average | Similar → |
| 2012 | Any Day Now | DA Wilson | Hit | Similar → |
| 2009 | The Perfect Game | Lucky Haskins | Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | Knight Rider | Sheriff Ramsey | Average | Similar → |
| 2008 | Cloverfield | Lt. Col. Graff | Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | I Tried | Strank | Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | Nanking | Mills McCallum | Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | Unknown | Detective James Curtis | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | Broken Trail: The Making of a Legendary Western | self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | King Leopold's Ghost | Voice | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | Dreamland | Herb | Average | Similar → |
| 2005 | Mysterious Skin | Mr. Lackey | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | North Country | Earl Slangley | Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Radio | Frank | Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | Requiem for Murder | Richard Poe | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | The Cowboy and the Movie Star | Sheriff | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | Bulworth | Cop #2 | Average | Similar → |
| 1996 | The Fan | Tim | Average | Similar → |
| 1996 | Broken Arrow | Major Hunt | Average | Similar → |
| 1993 | The Switch | Bill | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | Gas Food Lodging | Raymond | Average | Similar → |
| 1991 | Runaway Father | Richard | Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | Hometown Boy Makes Good | Al Swearingen | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | Roe vs. Wade | Ron Weddington | Average | Similar → |
| 1988 | Rain Man | (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | Under the Gun | Larry | Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | The Man Who Broke 1,000 Chains | Burn's Chicago Lawyer | Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | The Hidden | Jack DeVries | Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | Deadly Care | Richard Halloran | Average | Similar → |
| 1986 | Quiet Cool | Red | Average | Similar → |
| 1984 | Dreamscape | Finch | Average | Similar → |
| 1982 | 48 Hrs. | Second Cop | Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | First Blood | Deputy Ward | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | Dangerous Company | Jeremy Blake | Average | Similar → |
| 1980 | The Long Riders | Vernon Biggs | Hit | Similar → |
| 1979 | Sunnyside | Reggie Flynn | Average | Similar → |
Chris Mulkey - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Chris Mulkey?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Chris Mulkey is "Universal Groove" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Chris Mulkey acted in?
Chris Mulkey has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Chris Mulkey?
Other notable films include "Hometown Boy Makes Good", "The Switch", and "The Clinic".