Christopher Durang - Actor Profile

Christopher Durang

Acting
Updated: Apr 15, 2026
14Total Films
6.7 Highest Rated
Born: Jan 2, 1949
Birth Place: Montclair, New Jersey, USA

Christopher Durang Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Christopher Durang reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 14 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Christopher Durang's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 29% of Christopher Durang'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 What She Said: The Art of Pauline Kael, which stands out as a key performance.

Advertisement

Best Christopher Durang Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Christopher Durang's career based on audience ratings.

★6.7
What She Said: The Art of Pauline Kael (2019) movie poster
★6.7

What She Said: The Art of Pauline Kael: Pauline Kael (1919–2001) was undoubtedly one of the greatest names in film criticism. A Californian native, she wrote he

What She Said: The Art of Pauline Kael

2019•Documentary
★6.5
The Appointments of Dennis Jennings (1988) movie poster
★6.5

The Appointments of Dennis Jennings: Dennis Jennings is an introverted daydreamer, sleepwalking through life. He is a professional waiter and has an equally-

The Appointments of Dennis Jennings

1988•Comedy
★6.5
A Shock to the System (1990) movie poster
★6.5

A Shock to the System: When experienced advertising executive Graham Marshall loses out on a promotion to a young man, he goes down in a path o

A Shock to the System

1990•Crime
★6.5
The Secret of My Success (1987) movie poster
★6.5

The Secret of My Success: Brantley Foster, a well-educated kid from Kansas, has always dreamed of making it big in New York, but once in New York,

The Secret of My Success

1987•Comedy
★6.3
Heaven Help Us (1985) movie poster
★6.3

Heaven Help Us: Sixteen-year-old Michael Dunn arrives at St. Basil's Catholic Boys School in Brooklyn circa 1965. There, he befriends al

Heaven Help Us

1985•Comedy

Full Filmography

Every movie Christopher Durang has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2019 What She Said: The Art of Pauline Kael Self Hit Similar →
1999 The Out-of-Towners Paranoid Man Average Similar →
1999 Simply Irresistible Gene O'Reilly Flop Similar →
1996 Joe's Apartment Boss Clergy Average Similar →
1993 Life with Mikey Santa Average Similar →
1992 Housesitter Reverend Lipton Average Similar →
1991 The Butcher's Wife Mr. Iddle Average Similar →
1990 In the Spirit Ambulance Attendant Flop Similar →
1990 A Shock to the System Convention Speaker Hit Similar →
1989 Penn & Teller Get Killed Jesus Freak Average Similar →
1988 The Appointments of Dennis Jennings Laughing Psychiatrist Hit Similar →
1988 Mr. North YMCA Clerk Flop Similar →
1987 The Secret of My Success Davis Hit Similar →
1985 Heaven Help Us Priest Average Similar →

Christopher Durang - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Christopher Durang?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Christopher Durang is "What She Said: The Art of Pauline Kael" with a rating of 6.7/10.

How many movies has Christopher Durang acted in?

Christopher Durang has been featured in at least 14 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Christopher Durang?

Other notable films include "The Appointments of Dennis Jennings", "A Shock to the System", and "The Secret of My Success".

Advertisement