
G.D. Spradlin
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Gervase Duan Spradlin (August 31, 1920 – July 24, 2011) was an American actor. Known for his distinctive accent and voice, he often played devious authority figures. Description above from the Wikipedia article G. D. Spradlin, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
G.D. Spradlin Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of G.D. Spradlin reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 41 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of G.D. Spradlin's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 41% of G.D. Spradlin'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 Godfather: The Complete Epic 1901–1959, which stands out as a key performance.
Best G.D. Spradlin Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from G.D. Spradlin's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie G.D. Spradlin has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | The Godfather: The Complete Epic 1901–1959 | Sen. Patrick Geary | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | Dick | Ben Bradlee | Average | Similar → |
| 1996 | The Long Kiss Goodnight | President | Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | Dark Skies | Elliot P. Grantham / Patient Zero | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | Riders of the Purple Sage | Pastor Dyer | Average | Similar → |
| 1995 | Nick of Time | Mystery Man | Average | Similar → |
| 1995 | Canadian Bacon | R.J. Hacker | Average | Similar → |
| 1994 | Ed Wood | Reverend Lemon | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | Clifford | Parker Davis | Flop | Similar → |
| 1993 | Telling Secrets | Walter Jefferson | Flop | Similar → |
| 1991 | Carolina Skeletons | Hiram Stoker | Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | Shoot First: A Cop's Vengeance | Chief Hogan | Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | The War of the Roses | Harry Thurmont | Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | Houston: The Legend of Texas | President Andrew Jackson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | Resting Place | Sam Jennings | Average | Similar → |
| 1984 | Call to Glory | General Thornton | Hit | Similar → |
| 1984 | Tank | Sheriff Buelton | Average | Similar → |
| 1983 | The Lords of Discipline | Gen. Bentley Durrell | Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | Wrong Is Right | Philindros | Average | Similar → |
| 1980 | The Formula | Arthur Clements | Average | Similar → |
| 1980 | The Jayne Mansfield Story | Gerald Conway | Average | Similar → |
| 1979 | North Dallas Forty | B. A. Strothers | Hit | Similar → |
| 1979 | Apocalypse Now | General Corman | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1978 | And I Alone Survived | Bob Elder | Average | Similar → |
| 1978 | Maneaters Are Loose! | Gordon Hale | Flop | Similar → |
| 1977 | MacArthur | General Eichelberger | Average | Similar → |
| 1977 | One on One | Coach Smith | Average | Similar → |
| 1977 | The November Plan | Gen. Winfield | Flop | Similar → |
| 1975 | Judgment: The Court Martial of Lt. William Calley | Military Judge | Flop | Similar → |
| 1974 | The Godfather Part II | Senator Pat Geary | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | The Only Way Home | Philip | Flop | Similar → |
| 1971 | The Hunting Party | Sam Bayard | Average | Similar → |
| 1971 | Who Killed the Mysterious Mr. Foster? | Reverend Foster | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | Monte Walsh | Hal Henderson | Average | Similar → |
| 1970 | Zabriskie Point | Lee's Associate | Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | Dial Hot Line | Dr. Stone | Flop | Similar → |
| 1970 | Tora! Tora! Tora! | Cmdr. Maurice E. Curts (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1969 | Hell's Angels '69 | Detective | Flop | Similar → |
| 1969 | Number One | Doctor Tristler | Flop | Similar → |
| 1968 | El juicio | Kermin | Flop | Similar → |
| 1967 | Will Penny | Anse Howard | Hit | Similar → |
G.D. Spradlin - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of G.D. Spradlin?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring G.D. Spradlin is "The Godfather: The Complete Epic 1901–1959" with a rating of 8.8/10.
How many movies has G.D. Spradlin acted in?
G.D. Spradlin has been featured in at least 41 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by G.D. Spradlin?
Other notable films include "The Godfather Part II", "Apocalypse Now", and "Dark Skies".




