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Dennis McMullen

Acting
Updated: Apr 14, 2026
12Total Films
8.0 Highest Rated
Birth Place: Topeka, Kansas, USA

Dennis McMullen Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Dennis McMullen reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 12 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 50% of Dennis McMullen'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 Joker is Wild, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Dennis McMullen Movies Ranked

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

★8.0
The Joker is Wild (1957) movie poster
★8.0

The Joker is Wild: A Prohibition-era nightclub crooner has his career is cut short when his throat is slashed by a mob boss.

The Joker is Wild

1957•Drama
★7.4
Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977) movie poster
★7.4

Close Encounters of the Third Kind: After an encounter with UFOs, an electricity linesman feels undeniably drawn to an isolated area in the wilderness where

Close Encounters of the Third Kind

1977•Sci-Fi
★7.3
The Swimmer (1968) movie poster
★7.3

The Swimmer: A man spends a summer day swimming home via all the pools in his quiet suburban neighborhood.

The Swimmer

1968•Drama
★7.3
True Grit (1969) movie poster
★7.3

True Grit: The murder of her father sends a teenage tomboy on a mission of 'justice', which involves avenging her father's death. S

True Grit

1969•Western
★7.3
The Friends of Eddie Coyle (1973) movie poster
★7.3

The Friends of Eddie Coyle: An aging hood is about to go back to prison. Hoping to escape his fate, he supplies information on stolen guns to the fe

The Friends of Eddie Coyle

1973•Crime

Full Filmography

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

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1979 When a Stranger Calls Maintenance Man Average Similar →
1979 The China Syndrome Robertson Hit Similar →
1977 Close Encounters of the Third Kind Radio Telescope Team Hit Similar →
1977 The Baron Screening Room Official Flop Similar →
1976 The Money Howard Flop Similar →
1975 The Man Who Would Not Die Harry Bonner Flop Similar →
1973 The Werewolf of Washington Astronaut Flop Similar →
1973 The Friends of Eddie Coyle Fritzie Webber Hit Similar →
1971 Lady Liberty Cop (uncredited) Flop Similar →
1969 True Grit Bailiff (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1968 The Swimmer Lifeguard (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1957 The Joker is Wild Photographer (uncredited) Super Hit Similar →

Dennis McMullen - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Dennis McMullen?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Dennis McMullen is "The Joker is Wild" with a rating of 8.0/10.

How many movies has Dennis McMullen acted in?

Dennis McMullen has been featured in at least 12 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Dennis McMullen?

Other notable films include "Close Encounters of the Third Kind", "The Swimmer", and "True Grit".

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