Ebbe Roe Smith

Acting

Freshness: Jan 28, 2026

24Total Films

7.8 Highest Rated

Born: Jun 25, 1949

Birth Place: San Diego, California, USA

About Ebbe Roe Smith

Ebbe Roe Smith was born on June 25, 1949 in San Diego, California, USA. He is an actor and writer, known for Falling Down (1993), The Big Easy (1986) and Turner & Hooch (1989).

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Ebbe Roe Smith reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 24 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Ebbe Roe Smith'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 29% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Ebbe Roe Smith remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Inherit the Wind, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Ebbe Roe Smith Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Ebbe Roe Smith's career based on audience ratings.

★7.8

★7.8

Inherit the Wind: Based on a real-life case in 1925, two great lawyers argue the case for and against a science teacher accused of the cri

Inherit the Wind

1988•Drama

★7.4

★7.4

Falling Down: An ordinary man frustrated with the various flaws he sees in society begins to psychotically and violently lash out agai

Falling Down

1993•Crime

★7.1

★7.1

Brubaker: The new warden of a small prison farm in Arkansas tries to clean it up of corruption after initially posing as an inmate

Brubaker

1980•Crime

★7.0

★7.0

Special Bulletin: An evening of TV programming is interrupted by breaking news: in Charleston, South Carolina, two Coast Guard personnel a

Special Bulletin

1983•TV Movie

★7.0

★7.0

Into Thin Air: Ellen Burstyn stars as Joan Walker, a mother whose college student son vanishes while traveling from Canada to Colorado.

Into Thin Air

1985•TV Movie

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Ebbe Roe Smith.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1997	Mad City	Bartholomew	Average	Similar →
1994	Floundering	Dougie	Flop	Similar →
1993	Falling Down	Guy on Freeway	Hit	Similar →
1991	The Boys	Sokalow	Flop	Similar →
1989	Turner & Hooch	Harley McCabe	Average	Similar →
1989	Fletch Lives	Jim Bob	Average	Similar →
1988	Tapeheads	Mr. G.	Flop	Similar →
1988	Inherit the Wind	Dunlap	Super Hit	Similar →
1987	Fatal Beauty	Marty	Average	Similar →
1987	Big Bad Mama II	Lucas Stroud	Flop	Similar →
1987	The Price of Life	-	Average	Similar →
1987	Outrageous Fortune	Russian #2	Average	Similar →
1986	The Big Easy	Ed Dodge	Average	Similar →
1986	The Defiant Ones	Deputy Miller	Flop	Similar →
1985	Into Thin Air	Kevin	Hit	Similar →
1985	My Man Adam	Eddy	Hit	Similar →
1985	The Steel Collar Man	Salesperson	Flop	Similar →
1983	Deal of the Century	Bob	Flop	Similar →
1983	Special Bulletin	Jim Seaver	Hit	Similar →
1983	The Horse Dealers Daughter	Fred Henry Pervin	Flop	Similar →
1982	Pandemonium	Pete	Flop	Similar →
1982	I'm Dancing as Fast as I Can	Chet	Average	Similar →
1980	Resurrection	Hank Peterson	Hit	Similar →
1980	Brubaker	Pavitch	Hit	Similar →

Ebbe Roe Smith - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Ebbe Roe Smith?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Ebbe Roe Smith is "Inherit the Wind" with a rating of 7.8/10.

How many movies has Ebbe Roe Smith acted in?

Ebbe Roe Smith has been featured in at least 24 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Ebbe Roe Smith?

Other notable films include "Falling Down", "Brubaker", and "Special Bulletin".