Edward Albert
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Edward Albert was an American film and television actor. The only son of actor Eddie Albert and Mexican actress Margo, he was also known as Edward Laurence Albert and Laurence Edward Albert (to further avoid confusion with his same-named father), as well as occasionally Eddie Albert, Jr. He is best remembered for his breakout starring role in Butterflies Are Free opposite Goldie Hawn, for which he won the Golden Globe Award for New Star of the Year and was nominated for Best Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy. He starred in over 130 films and television series, including Midway, The Greek Tycoon, Galaxy of Terror, The House Where Evil Dwells, The Yellow Rose, Falcon Crest, and Power Rangers Time Force.
Edward Albert Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Edward Albert reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Edward Albert's work falls within the Action genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 14% of Edward Albert'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 Star Witness, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Edward Albert Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Edward Albert's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Edward Albert has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Railroad to Hell: A Chinaman's Chance | Charles | Flop | Similar → |
| 2006 | Sea of Fear | Captain | Flop | Similar → |
| 2004 | The Work and the Glory | Martin Harris | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | Ablaze | Mayor Phillips | Flop | Similar → |
| 2001 | Night Class | Shelly | Flop | Similar → |
| 2001 | Mimic 2 | Darksuit | Flop | Similar → |
| 2001 | Extreme Honor | Senator Richards | Flop | Similar → |
| 2000 | Stageghost | U.S. Deputy Marshal Coburn | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | UnBowed | US Army officer | Average | Similar → |
| 1998 | Some Nudity Required | Himself | Flop | Similar → |
| 1998 | The Man in the Iron Mask | Athos | Flop | Similar → |
| 1996 | Kid Cop | Frank Rebbins | Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | The Secret Agent Club | Max Simpson | Flop | Similar → |
| 1996 | Space Marines | Capt. Gray | Flop | Similar → |
| 1995 | Sorceress | Howard Reynolds | Flop | Similar → |
| 1995 | Star Witness | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | Red Sun Rising | Decklin | Flop | Similar → |
| 1994 | Guarding Tess | Barry Carlisle | Average | Similar → |
| 1994 | The Other Man | Richard | Flop | Similar → |
| 1993 | Shootfighter: Fight to the Death | Mr. C | Average | Similar → |
| 1993 | Broken Trust | Peter Wyatt | Flop | Similar → |
| 1992 | Exiled in America | Filipe Soto | Flop | Similar → |
| 1992 | Body Language | Charles Stella | Flop | Similar → |
| 1992 | The Ice Runner | Jeffrey West | Flop | Similar → |
| 1990 | Out of Sight, Out of Mind | Kurt Williams | Flop | Similar → |
| 1989 | Accidents | Eric Powers | Flop | Similar → |
| 1989 | Fist Fighter | Harry "Punchy" Moses | Flop | Similar → |
| 1989 | Mind Games | Dana Lund | Flop | Similar → |
| 1988 | The Rescue | Cmdr. Merrill | Flop | Similar → |
| 1988 | Terminal Entry | Capt. Danny Jackson | Flop | Similar → |
| 1988 | The Underachievers | Danny Warren | Flop | Similar → |
| 1986 | Getting Even | "Tag" Taggar | Flop | Similar → |
| 1984 | Ellie | Tom | Flop | Similar → |
| 1983 | Great Transport | Danny | Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | The House Where Evil Dwells | Ted Fletcher | Flop | Similar → |
| 1982 | A Time to Die | Micael Rogan | Flop | Similar → |
| 1982 | Butterfly | Wash Gillespie | Flop | Similar → |
| 1981 | Galaxy of Terror | Cabren | Flop | Similar → |
| 1980 | When Time Ran Out... | Brian | Flop | Similar → |
| 1979 | Silent Victory: The Kitty O'Neil Story | Tom Buchanan | Hit | Similar → |
| 1978 | The Squeeze | Jeff Olafsen | Flop | Similar → |
| 1978 | The Greek Tycoon | Nico Tamasis | Flop | Similar → |
| 1977 | The Purple Taxi | Jerry Keen | Average | Similar → |
| 1977 | The Domino Principle | Pine | Average | Similar → |
| 1976 | Midway | Lieutenant Tom Garth | Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | Death Cruise | James Radney | Average | Similar → |
| 1974 | Killer Bees | Edward van Bohlen | Flop | Similar → |
| 1973 | 40 Carats | Peter Latham | Average | Similar → |
| 1972 | Butterflies Are Free | Don Baker | Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | The Fool Killer | George Mellish | Hit | Similar → |
Edward Albert - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Edward Albert?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Edward Albert is "Star Witness" with a rating of 8.0/10.
How many movies has Edward Albert acted in?
Edward Albert has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Edward Albert?
Other notable films include "Kid Cop", "Great Transport", and "Silent Victory: The Kitty O'Neil Story".