Cliff Bemis

Acting

Updated: Apr 13, 2026

19Total Films

7.8 Highest Rated

Born: May 21, 1948

Birth Place: Amherst, Ohio, USA

Cliff Bemis Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Cliff Bemis reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 19 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 26% of Cliff Bemis'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 The Long Shot, which stands out as a key performance.

Best Cliff Bemis Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Cliff Bemis's career based on audience ratings.

The Long Shot (2004) movie poster

The Long Shot: A woman moves with her husband and seven-year-old daughter from Colorado to California and then her husband abandons the

The Long Shot

2004•Drama

Murder, She Wrote: South by Southwest (1997) movie poster

Murder, She Wrote: South by Southwest: Jessica Fletcher searches for a woman who witnessed the murder of a man trying to expose a serious flaw in a top-secret

Murder, She Wrote: South by Southwest

1997•TV Movie

The Naked Gun 2½: The Smell of Fear (1991) movie poster

The Naked Gun 2½: The Smell of Fear: Bumbling lieutenant Frank Drebin is out to foil the big boys in the energy industry, who intend to suppress technology t

The Naked Gun 2½: The Smell of Fear

1991•Comedy

Men Don't Tell (1993) movie poster

Men Don't Tell: This movie shows another side to spousal abuse that not too many people thought is possible--the husband being abused an

Men Don't Tell

1993•Drama

The Great Outdoors (1988) movie poster

The Great Outdoors: It's vacation time for outdoorsy Chicago man Chet Ripley, along with his wife, Connie, and their two kids, Buck and Ben.

The Great Outdoors

1988•Comedy

Full Filmography

Every movie Cliff Bemis has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2015	Straight Outta Tompkins	Headmaster Toddman	Flop	Similar →
2008	Billy: The Early Years	Dr. Mordecai Ham	Average	Similar →
2007	Nancy Drew	Chief McGinnis	Average	Similar →
2006	World Trade Center	Desk Cop	Average	Similar →
2004	The Long Shot	Robert Tillman	Super Hit	Similar →
1998	The Odd Couple II	Dance Partner	Average	Similar →
1997	Murder, She Wrote: South by Southwest	Richard Loomis	Hit	Similar →
1996	For My Daughter's Honor	Tom Fowler	Flop	Similar →
1993	Deadly Exposure	Billy	Flop	Similar →
1993	Jack the Bear	Det. John Marker	Average	Similar →
1993	Men Don't Tell	Danny	Hit	Similar →
1992	The Distinguished Gentleman	Gun Lobbyist	Average	Similar →
1991	The Naked Gun 2½: The Smell of Fear	Barbecue Dad	Hit	Similar →
1991	The Whereabouts of Jenny	-	Average	Similar →
1990	Modern Love	Dirk Martin	Flop	Similar →
1989	The Ryan White Story	WKKI Radio	Average	Similar →
1988	The Great Outdoors	Boat Yard Owner	Hit	Similar →
1988	Hell Comes to Frogtown	Leroy	Average	Similar →
1980	Shake Hands with Danger	Cliff - Foreman	Flop	Similar →

Cliff Bemis - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Cliff Bemis?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Cliff Bemis is "The Long Shot" with a rating of 7.8/10.

How many movies has Cliff Bemis acted in?

Cliff Bemis has been featured in at least 19 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Cliff Bemis?

Other notable films include "Murder, She Wrote: South by Southwest", "The Naked Gun 2½: The Smell of Fear", and "Men Don't Tell".