Craig Wasson
ActingAbout Craig Wasson
Craig Brewster Wasson is an American actor. He made his film debut in Rollercoaster (1977). He is best known for his roles as Jake Scully in Brian DePalma's Body Double (1984), and Neil Gordon in Chuck Russell's A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors (1987). For his role as Danilo Prozor in Arthur Penn's Four Friends (1981), he was nominated for a Golden Globe Award.
Craig Wasson Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Craig Wasson reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 44 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Craig Wasson's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 20% of Craig Wasson'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 Seed: A Love Story, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Craig Wasson Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Craig Wasson's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Craig Wasson has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Sasquatch Mountain | Travis Cralle | Flop | Similar → |
| 2006 | Akeelah and the Bee | Ted Saunders | Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | Los Angeles Plays Itself | Jake Scully in Body Double (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | Ghost Rock | Cherokee Bill | Flop | Similar → |
| 2004 | Puerto Vallarta Squeeze | Danny Pastor | Flop | Similar → |
| 2001 | New Alcatraz | Warden Fred Riley | Flop | Similar → |
| 2001 | Epoch | Hudson | Flop | Similar → |
| 2000 | Escape Under Pressure | Elgin Bates | Flop | Similar → |
| 1999 | The Pornographer | Spano | Flop | Similar → |
| 1999 | The Last Best Sunday | Deputy Sheriff Bennett | Flop | Similar → |
| 1999 | Velocity Trap | John Dawson, RMC Corp. | Flop | Similar → |
| 1998 | Back to Even | Sasso | Flop | Similar → |
| 1997 | Seed: A Love Story | Hayes | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | Deep Family Secrets | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1996 | I Shot a Man in Vegas | Radio Caller (voice) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1996 | The Tomorrow Man | Dr. Galloway | Flop | Similar → |
| 1995 | The Sister-in-Law | Andy Warner | Flop | Similar → |
| 1994 | Trapped in Space | Palmer | Flop | Similar → |
| 1993 | Strapped | Ben | Average | Similar → |
| 1992 | Malcolm X | TV Host | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | Midnight Fear | Paul | Flop | Similar → |
| 1989 | A More Perfect Union | James Madison | Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | Bum Rap | Paul Colson | Flop | Similar → |
| 1988 | Bush Shrink | Dr. Martin Cypher | Flop | Similar → |
| 1987 | A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors | Dr. Neil Gordon | Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | The Men's Club | Paul | Flop | Similar → |
| 1984 | Body Double | Jake Scully | Hit | Similar → |
| 1984 | Why Me? | Brian Harmon | Flop | Similar → |
| 1983 | The Innocents Abroad | Mark Twain | Flop | Similar → |
| 1983 | Second Thoughts | Will | Flop | Similar → |
| 1981 | Ghost Story | Don Wanderley / David Wanderley | Average | Similar → |
| 1981 | Four Friends | Danilo | Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | Thornwell | Capt. Busher | Average | Similar → |
| 1980 | Nights at O'Rears | Max Corely | Flop | Similar → |
| 1980 | Schizoid | Doug | Flop | Similar → |
| 1980 | Carny | Mickey | Average | Similar → |
| 1980 | Skag | David Skagska | Flop | Similar → |
| 1979 | The Outsider | Michael Flaherty | Flop | Similar → |
| 1979 | Mrs. R's Daughter | Andy Webb | Average | Similar → |
| 1979 | Butterflies | Russell Parkinson | Flop | Similar → |
| 1978 | Go Tell the Spartans | Cpl. Courcey | Average | Similar → |
| 1978 | The Boys in Company C | Pvt. Dave Bisbee | Hit | Similar → |
| 1977 | Rollercoaster | Hippie Boy | Average | Similar → |
| 1975 | The Silence | Hal | Flop | Similar → |
Craig Wasson - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Craig Wasson?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Craig Wasson is "Seed: A Love Story" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Craig Wasson acted in?
Craig Wasson has been featured in at least 44 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Craig Wasson?
Other notable films include "Los Angeles Plays Itself", "Malcolm X", and "Akeelah and the Bee".