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Dennis Howard

Acting
Updated: Apr 12, 2026
16Total Films
6.8 Highest Rated
Born: Sep 10, 1947
Birth Place: Marshalltown, Iowa, USA

Dennis Howard Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Dennis Howard reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 16 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Dennis Howard's work falls within the TV Movie genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 25% of Dennis Howard'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 Making Love, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Dennis Howard Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Dennis Howard's career based on audience ratings.

★6.8
Making Love (1982) movie poster
★6.8

Making Love: A perfect typical LA couple find their happily-ever-after life broken when the husband confronts his long-repressed attr

Making Love

1982•Drama
★6.6
Shattered Innocence (1988) movie poster
★6.6

Shattered Innocence: A high school graduate leaves behind her modest life and finds work in the sex industry, but it ends in disaster. A dram

Shattered Innocence

1988•Drama
★6.6
Cocaine: One Man's Seduction (1983) movie poster
★6.6

Cocaine: One Man's Seduction: A 47-year-old real estate salesman gets trapped in the insidious web of cocaine addiction.

Cocaine: One Man's Seduction

1983•Drama
★6.6
You've Got a Friend (2007) movie poster
★6.6

You've Got a Friend: A recently-orphaned 12 year old boy moves to a new town to live with his aunt and uncle, and finds an unlikely mentor in

You've Got a Friend

2007•Family
★6.4
Annie (1999) movie poster
★6.4

Annie: Things seem pretty bad for a young girl living a "hard-knock life" in an orphanage. Fed up with the dastardly Miss Hanni

Annie

1999•Music

Full Filmography

Every movie Dennis Howard has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2007 You've Got a Friend Norman Hauser Hit Similar →
2007 Sacrifices of the Heart Sam Mendelson Average Similar →
2003 Laurel Canyon Mr. Elliott Average Similar →
1999 Annie F.D.R. Average Similar →
1999 Yonggary Maj. Gen. Jack Thomas Flop Similar →
1998 Cab to Canada Mr. Wallace Average Similar →
1989 Adventures in Babysitting Robert Anderson Flop Similar →
1988 Shattered Innocence Del Anderson Hit Similar →
1983 Venice Medical Dr. Doug Wells Flop Similar →
1983 Cocaine: One Man's Seduction Jack Brayler Hit Similar →
1982 Making Love Larry Hit Similar →
1980 Fighting Back: The Story of Rocky Bleier Ken Flop Similar →
1980 Getting Wasted Gary Evans Flop Similar →
1979 The Gathering, Part II Aaron Flop Similar →
1978 Go Tell the Spartans Cpl. Abraham Lincoln Average Similar →
1978 Having Babies III Dr. Ron Daniels Flop Similar →

Dennis Howard - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Dennis Howard?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Dennis Howard is "Making Love" with a rating of 6.8/10.

How many movies has Dennis Howard acted in?

Dennis Howard has been featured in at least 16 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Dennis Howard?

Other notable films include "Shattered Innocence", "Cocaine: One Man's Seduction", and "You've Got a Friend".

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