Fisher Stevens
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Stephen Fisher, known professionally as Fisher Stevens, is an American actor, director, producer and writer. As an actor, he is best known for his portrayals of Ben in Short Circuit (1986) and Short Circuit 2 (1988). He is also a documentary filmmaker, having won the Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature for The Cove (2009). He also directed the documentaries Crazy Love (2007) and Before the Flood (2016). Stevens is known for his roles in films such as Reversal of Fortune (1990), Bob Roberts (1992), Hackers (1995), Anything Else (2003), and Hail, Caesar! (2016). He has acted in the Wes Anderson films The Grand Budapest Hotel (2014), Isle of Dogs (2018), The French Dispatch (2021), and Asteroid City (2023). In television he portrayed Chuck Fishman in CBS series Early Edition (1996–2000), Marvin Gerard on NBC's The Blacklist (2015–2022), Gabriel Kovac in CBS's The Good Fight (2017–2020), and Hugo Baker in the HBO drama series Succession (2019–2023).
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Fisher Stevens reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Fisher Stevens'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 42% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Fisher Stevens remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Keyboard Cowboys: A Look Back at Hackers, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Fisher Stevens Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Fisher Stevens's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Fisher Stevens.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Song Sung Blue | Dr. Dave Watson | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2024 | Sing: Thriller | Additional Voices (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2024 | Coup! | Upton Sinclair | Hit | Similar → |
| 2023 | Asteroid City | Detective #1 | Average | Similar → |
| 2021 | Sing 2 | Additional Voices (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2021 | The French Dispatch of the Liberty, Kansas Evening Sun | Story Editor | Hit | Similar → |
| 2021 | Palmer | Additional Voices (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Motherless Brooklyn | Lou | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | Isle of Dogs | Scrap (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | Hail, Caesar! | Communist Writer | Average | Similar → |
| 2015 | The Keyboard Cowboys: A Look Back at Hackers | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | The Grand Budapest Hotel | M. Robin | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | Mission Blue | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | LOL | Roman | Average | Similar → |
| 2012 | One for the Money | Morty Beyers | Average | Similar → |
| 2011 | Fake | Agent Tom Kozinski | Average | Similar → |
| 2010 | Rising Stars | Mo | Average | Similar → |
| 2010 | The Experiment | Archaleta | Average | Similar → |
| 2010 | Henry's Crime | Eddie Vibes | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | Awake | Dr. Puttnam | Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | Fired! | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | ...So Goes the Nation | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | Slow Burn | Alan Turlock | Flop | Similar → |
| 2005 | Factotum | Manny | Average | Similar → |
| 2003 | Easy Sex | Officer Donny | Flop | Similar → |
| 2003 | Anything Else | Manager | Average | Similar → |
| 2003 | Uptown Girls | Fisher Stevens | Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | Undisputed | James 'Ratbag' Kroycek | Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | Jenifer | Dr. Aaron Sanders | Average | Similar → |
| 2001 | 3 A.M. | Haplin | Average | Similar → |
| 2001 | Prison Song | Prosecutor | Flop | Similar → |
| 1998 | The Tic Code | Morris | Average | Similar → |
| 1997 | Four Days in September | Mowinckel | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | Hackers | Eugene Belford / 'The Plague' / Mr. Babbage | Average | Similar → |
| 1995 | Nina Takes a Lover | Paulie | Flop | Similar → |
| 1995 | Cold Fever | Jack | Average | Similar → |
| 1994 | Only You | Larry Corvatch | Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | Hero | Director of Channel 4 Crash Feature | Average | Similar → |
| 1992 | Bob Roberts | Rock Bork | Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | Mystery Date | Dwight | Average | Similar → |
| 1991 | The Marrying Man | Sammy | Average | Similar → |
| 1990 | Reversal of Fortune | David Marriott | Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | Bloodhounds of Broadway | Hotfoot Harry | Average | Similar → |
| 1988 | Short Circuit 2 | Ben Jahrvi | Average | Similar → |
| 1986 | Short Circuit | Ben Jabituya | Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | My Science Project | Vince Latello | Average | Similar → |
| 1984 | The Flamingo Kid | Hawk Ganz | Average | Similar → |
| 1984 | The Brother from Another Planet | Card Trickster | Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | Baby It's You | Stage Manager | Average | Similar → |
| 1981 | The Burning | Woodstock | Average | Similar → |
Fisher Stevens - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Fisher Stevens?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Fisher Stevens is "The Keyboard Cowboys: A Look Back at Hackers" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Fisher Stevens acted in?
Fisher Stevens has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Fisher Stevens?
Other notable films include "Palmer", "The Grand Budapest Hotel", and "Sing 2".