Gerry Black - Actor Profile

Gerry Black

Acting
Freshness: Jan 22, 2026
15Total Films
7.1 Highest Rated
Born: Sep 21, 1927
Birth Place: New York City, New York, USA

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Gerry Black reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 15 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Gerry Black'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 40% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Gerry Black remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in National Lampoon's Vacation, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Gerry Black Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Gerry Black's career based on audience ratings.

★7.1
National Lampoon's Vacation (1983) movie poster
★7.1

National Lampoon's Vacation: Clark Griswold is on a quest to take his family to the Walley World theme park for a vacation, but things don't go exact

National Lampoon's Vacation

1983•Comedy
★7.0
Re-Animator (1985) movie poster
★7.0

Re-Animator: Conducting clandestine experiments within the morgue at Miskatonic University, scientist Herbert West reveals to a fello

Re-Animator

1985•Sci-Fi
★7.0
Aunt Mary (1979) movie poster
★7.0

Aunt Mary: The true-life drama about a handicapped Baltimore woman living on welfare who organized a sandlot baseball team and ende

Aunt Mary

1979•TV Movie
★6.7
The Majestic (2001) movie poster
★6.7

The Majestic: Set in 1951, a blacklisted Hollywood writer gets into a car accident, loses his memory and settles down in a small town

The Majestic

2001•Drama
★6.7
Across 110th Street (1972) movie poster
★6.7

Across 110th Street: In a daring robbery, some $300,000 is taken from the Italian mob. Several mafiosi are killed, as are two policemen. Lt.

Across 110th Street

1972•Action

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Gerry Black.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2008 First Sunday - Average Similar →
2007 Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story Harmonica Player Hit Similar →
2001 The Majestic Emmett Smith Hit Similar →
1997 Volcano Train Passenger Average Similar →
1991 Silent Night, Deadly Night 5: The Toy Maker Harold Flop Similar →
1991 Howling VI: The Freaks Towny #2 Flop Similar →
1988 A Very Brady Christmas Police Chief Average Similar →
1985 Re-Animator Mace Hit Similar →
1984 Master Ninja Truck Driver Flop Similar →
1983 National Lampoon's Vacation Davenport Hit Similar →
1983 Tin Man Maddox Flop Similar →
1981 Thornwell School Principal Average Similar →
1980 Hero at Large Hero at Fire Average Similar →
1979 Aunt Mary George Hazel Hit Similar →
1972 Across 110th Street Patrolman Hit Similar →

Gerry Black - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Gerry Black?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Gerry Black is "National Lampoon's Vacation" with a rating of 7.1/10.

How many movies has Gerry Black acted in?

Gerry Black has been featured in at least 15 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Gerry Black?

Other notable films include "Re-Animator", "Aunt Mary", and "The Majestic".