Earl Owensby

Acting

Freshness: Jan 22, 2026

12Total Films

7.0 Highest Rated

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Earl Owensby reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 12 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Action

The majority of Earl Owensby's filmography leans towards the Action 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 8% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Earl Owensby remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Hit the Road Running, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Earl Owensby Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Earl Owensby's career based on audience ratings.

★7.0

Hit the Road Running (1983) movie poster

★7.0

Hit the Road Running: Beau Jim Donner returns to his hometown to find unscrupulous tycoon Sam Grady has been buying out locals and intimidatin

Hit the Road Running

1983

★6.0

Living Legend: The King of Rock and Roll (1980) movie poster

★6.0

Living Legend: The King of Rock and Roll: Living Legend, a play on the Presley dynasty, presents the story of Eli Canfield (Earl Owensby), a country rock-legend w

Living Legend: The King of Rock and Roll

1980•Music

★5.0

★5.0

Challenge: U.S. Senate candidate Frank Challenge will not sell out to the Syndicate. As a result, his family is murdered. Then Chal

Challenge

1974•Crime

★4.0

★4.0

Dogs of Hell: A pack of Rottweilers, bred and trained by the U.S. military to kill humans, escape to ravage the peaceful mountain reso

Dogs of Hell

1982•Horror

★2.4

★2.4

Wolfman: A man finds out that his family has a werewolf curse put upon them.

Wolfman

1979•Horror

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Earl Owensby.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1997	Earl Owensby, the Man... the Myth	Himself	Flop	Similar →
1987	The Rutherford County Line	-	Flop	Similar →
1984	Chain Gang	Mac McPherson	Flop	Similar →
1983	Hit the Road Running	Beau Jim	Hit	Similar →
1982	Dogs of Hell	Hank Willis	Flop	Similar →
1980	Living Legend: The King of Rock and Roll	Eli Canfield	Average	Similar →
1979	Wolfman	Colin Glasgow	Flop	Similar →
1978	Buckstone County Prison	Seabo	Flop	Similar →
1977	Death Driver	Rex Randolph	Flop	Similar →
1976	Dark Sunday	Reverend James Lowery	Flop	Similar →
1974	The Brass Ring	Frank Challenge	Flop	Similar →
1974	Challenge	Frank Challenge	Flop	Similar →

Earl Owensby - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Earl Owensby?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Earl Owensby is "Hit the Road Running" with a rating of 7.0/10.

How many movies has Earl Owensby acted in?

Earl Owensby has been featured in at least 12 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Earl Owensby?

Other notable films include "Living Legend: The King of Rock and Roll", "Challenge", and "Dogs of Hell".