Dick O'Neill
ActingAbout Dick O'Neill
Richard Francis O'Neill was an American stage, film and television character actor best known for playing Irish cops, fathers, judges and army generals. He began his acting career as an original company member of Arena Stage in Washington, D.C.
Dick O'Neill Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Dick O'Neill reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 45 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Dick O'Neill's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 20% of Dick O'Neill'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 Master Ninja 5, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Dick O'Neill Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Dick O'Neill's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Dick O'Neill has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Better Days | Harry Clooney | Flop | Similar → |
| 1997 | Ellen Foster | Judge | Average | Similar → |
| 1995 | The Unspoken Truth | Thomas Cleary | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | It Runs in the Family | Pulaski | Flop | Similar → |
| 1993 | The American Clock | Ryan | Flop | Similar → |
| 1992 | Highway Heartbreaker | Alex's Father | Flop | Similar → |
| 1990 | Loose Cannons | Captain | Flop | Similar → |
| 1989 | She's Out of Control | Mr. Pearson | Flop | Similar → |
| 1988 | The Diamond Trap | Lt. Barnett | Average | Similar → |
| 1988 | The Secret Life of Kathy McCormick | Ray | Average | Similar → |
| 1987 | Passion Flower | Martin Churit | Flop | Similar → |
| 1986 | The Mosquito Coast | Mr. Polski | Average | Similar → |
| 1986 | There Must Be a Pony | Chief Investigator Roy Clymer | Average | Similar → |
| 1985 | Prizzi's Honor | Bluestone | Average | Similar → |
| 1985 | Chiller | Clarence Beeson | Flop | Similar → |
| 1985 | Turk 182! | Powerhouse chief | Average | Similar → |
| 1985 | Lots of Luck | Wilson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | The Master Ninja 5 | Leo Fairchild | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1984 | A Touch of Scandal | Lieutenant Halquist | Flop | Similar → |
| 1981 | Wolfen | Warren | Average | Similar → |
| 1980 | The Ghosts of Buxley Hall | Gen. Eulace C. Buxley | Average | Similar → |
| 1980 | The Comeback Kid | Phil | Average | Similar → |
| 1979 | The Jerk | Frosty | Hit | Similar → |
| 1978 | The Buddy Holly Story | Sol Gittler | Hit | Similar → |
| 1978 | House Calls | Irwin Owett | Average | Similar → |
| 1978 | Perfect Gentlemen | Mr. Appleton | Flop | Similar → |
| 1977 | It Happened One Christmas | Mr. Gower | Flop | Similar → |
| 1977 | MacArthur | Colonel Whitney | Average | Similar → |
| 1977 | Rosetti and Ryan: Men Who Love Women | Judge Proctor Hardcastle | Flop | Similar → |
| 1976 | Woman of the Year | Phil Whitaker | Flop | Similar → |
| 1976 | The Entertainer | Charlie | Average | Similar → |
| 1976 | St. Ives | Hesh | Average | Similar → |
| 1975 | The UFO Incident | General James Davison | Hit | Similar → |
| 1975 | Posse | Wiley | Average | Similar → |
| 1975 | Hustling | Keogh | Average | Similar → |
| 1974 | The Front Page | McHugh | Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | The Taking of Pelham One Two Three | Correll | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | Hail | Attorney General | Average | Similar → |
| 1971 | Some of My Best Friends Are... | Tim Holland | Flop | Similar → |
| 1968 | Pretty Poison | Bud Munsch | Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | Soldier in Love | Footman | Flop | Similar → |
| 1966 | Gammera the Invincible | Gen. O'Neill | Flop | Similar → |
| 1966 | To the Shores of Hell | Maj. Fred Howard | Flop | Similar → |
| 1961 | Capture That Capsule | Al | Flop | Similar → |
| 1958 | The Mugger | Cassidy | Average | Similar → |
Dick O'Neill - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Dick O'Neill?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Dick O'Neill is "The Master Ninja 5" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Dick O'Neill acted in?
Dick O'Neill has been featured in at least 45 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Dick O'Neill?
Other notable films include "The Unspoken Truth", "The Taking of Pelham One Two Three", and "Lots of Luck".