Gary Goetzman - Actor Profile

Gary Goetzman

Production
Updated: Apr 10, 2026
19Total Films
8.3 Highest Rated
Born: Nov 6, 1952
Birth Place: Los Angeles, California, USA

About Gary Goetzman

Gary Michael Goetzman (born November 6, 1952) is an American film and television producer, actor, and co-founder of the production company Playtone with actor Tom Hanks. Description above from the Wikipedia article Gary Goetzman, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Gary Goetzman Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Gary Goetzman reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 19 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Gary Goetzman's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 26% of Gary Goetzman'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 The Silence of the Lambs, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Gary Goetzman Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Gary Goetzman's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Gary Goetzman has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2007 Making That Thing You Do Self Flop Similar →
1993 Philadelphia Guido Paonessa Super Hit Similar →
1993 Family Prayers Irate Driver Flop Similar →
1991 The Silence of the Lambs Guido Paonessa (uncredited) Super Hit Similar →
1990 Miami Blues Hotel Desk Clerk Average Similar →
1988 Married to the Mob The Guy at the Piano Average Similar →
1988 And God Created Woman Al Lawrence Flop Similar →
1986 Something Wild Guido Paonessa Hit Similar →
1986 Modern Girls Undercover Cop Average Similar →
1984 Swing Shift 'Swing Shift' Bandleader Average Similar →
1981 Bustin' Loose Store Manager Average Similar →
1981 The Incredible Shrinking Woman Newscaster Flop Similar →
1980 Melvin and Howard Melvin's Cousin Fred Hit Similar →
1979 Hot Rod Security Guard Flop Similar →
1979 Last Embrace Tour Guide Flop Similar →
1977 Citizens Band RV Salesman Flop Similar →
1974 Caged Heat Sparky Flop Similar →
1968 Yours, Mine and Ours Greg Beardsley Hit Similar →
1967 Divorce American Style Jonathan Harmon Average Similar →

Gary Goetzman - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Gary Goetzman?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Gary Goetzman is "The Silence of the Lambs" with a rating of 8.3/10.

How many movies has Gary Goetzman acted in?

Gary Goetzman has been featured in at least 19 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Gary Goetzman?

Other notable films include "Philadelphia", "Yours, Mine and Ours", and "Something Wild".

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