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.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Craig Wasson reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 44 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Craig Wasson's filmography leans towards the Drama 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 18% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Craig Wasson remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Los Angeles Plays Itself, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Craig Wasson Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Craig Wasson's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Craig Wasson.
| 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 | Flop | 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 "Los Angeles Plays Itself" with a rating of 7.6/10.
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 "Malcolm X", "Akeelah and the Bee", and "Body Double".