Ed Wheeler

Acting

Freshness: Jan 24, 2026

16Total Films

7.0 Highest Rated

Born: Feb 18, 1936

Birth Place: Brooklyn, New York, U.S.

About Ed Wheeler

Ed Wheeler (February 18, 1936 – August 21, 2024) was an American actor.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Ed Wheeler reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 16 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Comedy

The majority of Ed Wheeler's filmography leans towards the Comedy 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 19% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Ed Wheeler remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Double Parked, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Ed Wheeler Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Ed Wheeler's career based on audience ratings.

★7.0

★7.0

Double Parked: A resourceful and high-spirited woman deals with financial distress and her asthmatic thirteen-year-old son when his lif

Double Parked

2000•Drama

★6.8

★6.8

Broadcast News: A high-strung news producer finds herself in a love triangle between a talented but self-doubting reporter and a charmin

Broadcast News

1987•Comedy

★6.8

★6.8

Presumed Innocent: Rusty Sabich is a deputy prosecutor engaged in an obsessive affair with a coworker who is murdered. Soon after, he's acc

Presumed Innocent

1990•Mystery

★6.4

★6.4

The Good Heart: Jacques is the curmudgeonly owner of a gritty New York dive bar that serves as home to a motley assortment of profession

The Good Heart

2009•Drama

★6.1

★6.1

Daylight: A group of armed robbers fleeing the police head for the New Jersey Tunnel and run right into trucks transporting toxic

Daylight

1996•Action

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Ed Wheeler.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2009	The Good Heart	Jonathan	Average	Similar →
2004	From Other Worlds	Guard	Flop	Similar →
2004	Keane	1st Bus Driver / Ticket Taker	Average	Similar →
2003	Head of State	Mr. Hawkins	Average	Similar →
2000	Double Parked	Officer McBride	Hit	Similar →
1999	Mickey Blue Eyes	Reporter	Average	Similar →
1998	Godzilla	New York Cop	Average	Similar →
1998	Bleach	Jack	Flop	Similar →
1996	Daylight	Reporter	Average	Similar →
1996	Thinner	Detective Deevers	Average	Similar →
1994	Drop Squad	Counterman	Flop	Similar →
1992	Noël	(voice)	Flop	Similar →
1990	Presumed Innocent	Arresting Detective Jim	Hit	Similar →
1990	The World According to John Coltrane	Narrator	Flop	Similar →
1987	Broadcast News	George Wein	Hit	Similar →
1987	Read Between The Lines	Mr. Davis	Flop	Similar →

Ed Wheeler - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Ed Wheeler?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Ed Wheeler is "Double Parked" with a rating of 7.0/10.

How many movies has Ed Wheeler acted in?

Ed Wheeler has been featured in at least 16 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Ed Wheeler?

Other notable films include "Broadcast News", "Presumed Innocent", and "The Good Heart".