Guy Boyd
ActingAbout Guy Boyd
Guy Boyd (born April 15, 1943) is an American character actor. Boyd has starred in more than fifty films from the late 1970s to the present. He is probably best known for his role as Detective Jim McLean in Body Double (1984) and for the pivotal role of Frank Hackman on two episodes of Miami Vice.
Guy Boyd Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Guy Boyd reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Guy Boyd's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 36% of Guy Boyd'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 Home Fires, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Guy Boyd Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Guy Boyd's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Guy Boyd has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | I'm Thinking of Ending Things | Janitor | Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | The Report | Senator Saxby Chambliss | Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | Certain Women | Personal Injury Lawyer | Average | Similar → |
| 2015 | While We're Young | Bar Patron | Average | Similar → |
| 2014 | Foxcatcher | Henry Beck | Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | Henry's Crime | Bernie | Average | Similar → |
| 2009 | Taking Chance | Gary Hargrove | Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | The Savages | Bill Lachman | Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | Winter Passing | Hunter | Average | Similar → |
| 2005 | The Final Patient | Sheriff McKnee | Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | Domino One | Jack Mekas | Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | Sting of the Black Scorpion | Captain Strickland | Flop | Similar → |
| 2001 | Black Scorpion Returns | Capt. Henry Strickland | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | Retroactive | Bud | Average | Similar → |
| 1996 | Cries of Silence | Sheriff Frank Bosarge | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | Soul of the Game | Clark Griffith | Flop | Similar → |
| 1994 | Mi Vida Loca | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | Black Widow Murders: The Blanche Taylor Moore Story | Kevin Denton | Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | Sad Inheritance | Walter | Average | Similar → |
| 1992 | The Dark Wind | Agent Johnson | Flop | Similar → |
| 1992 | Past Midnight | Todd Canipe | Flop | Similar → |
| 1990 | Pacific Heights | Warning Cop | Average | Similar → |
| 1990 | The Last of the Finest | R.J. Norringer | Average | Similar → |
| 1989 | Poison Candy | The Sherriff | Flop | Similar → |
| 1989 | Poison Candy | The Sheriff | Flop | Similar → |
| 1988 | The Dark Side of the Sun | Vater | Flop | Similar → |
| 1987 | No Man's Land | Jaws | Average | Similar → |
| 1987 | Home Fires | Charlie Ash | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | Murder Ordained | Mike Buckley | Flop | Similar → |
| 1987 | The Little Mermaid | The Captain | Average | Similar → |
| 1986 | Firefighter | Capt. Cauley | Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | Lucas | Coach | Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | Thompson's Last Run | James Warner | Average | Similar → |
| 1986 | Child's Cry | Krantz | Flop | Similar → |
| 1985 | Target | Clay | Average | Similar → |
| 1985 | Jagged Edge | Matthew Barnes | Average | Similar → |
| 1984 | The Ewok Adventure | Jeremitt Towani | Average | Similar → |
| 1984 | Body Double | Det. Jim McLean | Hit | Similar → |
| 1984 | Flashpoint | Lambasino | Average | Similar → |
| 1984 | Tank | Sgt. Wimofsky | Average | Similar → |
| 1983 | Eyes of Fire | Marion Dalton | Average | Similar → |
| 1983 | Streamers | Rooney | Average | Similar → |
| 1982 | The Eyes of the Amaryllis | George | Average | Similar → |
| 1982 | Precious Blood | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | Ghost Story | Omar Norris | Average | Similar → |
| 1981 | Ticket to Heaven | Eric | Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | Only When I Laugh | Man in Bar | Average | Similar → |
| 1981 | The Pride of Jesse Hallam | Policeman | Flop | Similar → |
| 1979 | Once Upon a Midnight Scary | Brom Bones | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1977 | Between the Lines | Austin | Flop | Similar → |
Guy Boyd - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Guy Boyd?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Guy Boyd is "Home Fires" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Guy Boyd acted in?
Guy Boyd has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Guy Boyd?
Other notable films include "Once Upon a Midnight Scary", "Precious Blood", and "Cries of Silence".