Gordon Clapp - Actor Profile

Gordon Clapp

Acting
Updated: Apr 10, 2026
35Total Films
7.8 Highest Rated
Born: Sep 24, 1948
Birth Place: North Conway, New Hampshire, USA

About Gordon Clapp

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Gordon Clapp (born September 24, 1948) is an American actor, best known for portraying the role of Det. Greg Medavoy for all 12 seasons on the television series NYPD Blue, winning an Emmy Award in 1998.

Known For: ActingIndustry Veteran

Gordon Clapp Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Gordon Clapp reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 35 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 31% of Gordon Clapp'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 Small Sacrifices, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Gordon Clapp Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Gordon Clapp's career based on audience ratings.

★7.8
Small Sacrifices (1989) movie poster
★7.8

Small Sacrifices: A peculiar and disturbing case catches the attention of the police when a young mother and her children, all severely in

Small Sacrifices

1989•Drama
★7.4
Matewan (1987) movie poster
★7.4

Matewan: Filmed in the coal country of West Virginia, "Matewan" celebrates labor organizing in the context of a 1920s work stoppa

Matewan

1987•Drama
★7.2
Taking Chance (2009) movie poster
★7.2

Taking Chance: Lt. Col. Michael Strobl, a volunteer military escort accompanies the body of Lance Cpl. Chance Phelps to his hometown in

Taking Chance

2009•Drama
★7.0
Letting Go (1985) movie poster
★7.0

Letting Go: Letting Go stars John Ritter as a widower and Sharon Gless as a lonely unmarried woman. They meet during a group-therapy

Letting Go

1985•Comedy
★7.0
Her Hidden Truth (1995) movie poster
★7.0

Her Hidden Truth: A young Billie Calhoun is accused of killing her mother and sister in a house fire. she is taken to a juvenile detention

Her Hidden Truth

1995•TV Movie

Full Filmography

Every movie Gordon Clapp has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2026 Road To L'Etape Du Tour Gary Flop Similar →
2024 Lost Nation Delegate John Calhoon Flop Similar →
2023 Martin Eden Mr. Ford Flop Similar →
2021 Blood Brothers Mr. Roland Flop Similar →
2016 Dead Billy - Average Similar →
2015 The Perfect Guy Bill Forsythe Average Similar →
2009 Falling Up Colin O'Shea Flop Similar →
2009 Taking Chance Tom Garrett Hit Similar →
2007 The Game Plan Coach Mark Maddox Hit Similar →
2006 Flags of Our Fathers General "Howlin' Mad" Smith Hit Similar →
2004 The Sure Hand of God Jefferson T. Stevens Average Similar →
2003 ABC's 50th Anniversary Celebration Self Flop Similar →
2002 Moonlight Mile Tanner Average Similar →
2002 Sunshine State Earl Pinkney Average Similar →
2001 Skeletons in the Closet Dan Average Similar →
1999 The Rage: Carrie 2 Mr. Stark Average Similar →
1997 Badge of Betrayal Mark Thatcher Flop Similar →
1995 Her Hidden Truth Father Paul Hit Similar →
1995 Abandoned and Deceived Donald Quinn Hit Similar →
1994 April One Gordon Davies Flop Similar →
1993 In the Line of Duty: Ambush in Waco Glenn Flop Similar →
1993 Family of Strangers Del Average Similar →
1993 Kiss of a Killer - Flop Similar →
1993 Bonds of Love Evaluator Flop Similar →
1991 Mission of the Shark: The Saga of the U.S.S. Indianapolis Elias Average Similar →
1991 Fever Meeks Flop Similar →
1990 Runaway Heart Stubbs Flop Similar →
1989 Small Sacrifices Detective Doug Welch Super Hit Similar →
1988 Eight Men Out Ray Schalk Hit Similar →
1987 Matewan Tom Griggs Hit Similar →
1987 Hands of a Stranger Sgt. Markey Flop Similar →
1987 Island Love Song - Flop Similar →
1985 Letting Go - Hit Similar →
1980 Return of the Secaucus Seven Chip Hollister Hit Similar →
1979 Running Kenny Hit Similar →

Gordon Clapp - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Gordon Clapp?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Gordon Clapp is "Small Sacrifices" with a rating of 7.8/10.

How many movies has Gordon Clapp acted in?

Gordon Clapp has been featured in at least 35 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Gordon Clapp?

Other notable films include "Matewan", "Taking Chance", and "Letting Go".

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