Harry Shearer
ActingAbout Harry Shearer
Harry Julius Shearer is an American actor, comedian, musician, radio host, writer, and producer. Born in Los Angeles, California, Shearer began his career as a child actor. From 1969 to 1976, Shearer was a member of The Credibility Gap, a radio comedy group.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Harry Shearer reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Comedy
The majority of Harry Shearer's filmography leans towards the Comedy 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 70% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Harry Shearer remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Hometown Boy Makes Good, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Harry Shearer Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Harry Shearer's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Harry Shearer.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Spinal Tap II: The End Continues | Derek Smalls | Average | Similar → |
| 2025 | From Darkness to Light | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2024 | The Simpsons: O C'mon All Ye Faithful | Mr. Burns (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Joe Frank: Somewhere Out There | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | Satan & Adam | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | Springfield of Dreams: The Legend of Homer Simpson | Jebediah Springfield / Lenny Leonard / Mr. Burns (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | XTC: This Is Pop | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | The Last Laugh | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | The Clown | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | Flood Streets | Dr. Keeley | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2009 | Unwigged & Unplugged: An Evening with Christopher Guest, Michael McKean and Harry Shearer | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2009 | Spinal Tap: Back from the Dead | Derek Smalls | Average | Similar → |
| 2009 | My Suicide | Caress Moscowitz | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | Mr. Warmth: The Don Rickles Project | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | The Simpsons Movie | Scratchy / Mr. Burns / Rev. Lovejoy / Ned Flanders / Lenny / Skull / President Arnold Schwarzenegger / Kent Brockman / Principal Skinner / Dr. Hibbert / Smithers / Toll Booth Man / Guard / Otto / Kang (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | Fired! | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 2004 | The Simpsons: Christmas 2 | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | The Simpsons: Treehouse of Horror | Mr. Burns / Smithers / Ned Flanders / Kang / Skinner (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 2003 | The Simpsons: Christmas | (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Gigantic (A Tale of Two Johns) | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | A Mighty Wind | Mark Shubb | Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | CyberWorld | Ned Flanders / Dr. Julius Hibbert / Rev. Timothy Lovejoy (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai | Voice of Scratchy (voice) (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | Encounter in the Third Dimension | Narrator (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | The Simpsons: Too Hot For TV | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | Small Soldiers | Punch-It (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | The Truman Show | Mike Michaelson | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | The Truman Show: Tru-Talk | Mike Michaelson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | Thrill Ride: The Science of Fun | Narrator | Average | Similar → |
| 1997 | My Best Friend's Wedding | Jonathan P.E. Rice | Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | Casper | Radio announcer (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1995 | The Show Formerly Known as the Martin Short Show | Mr. Blackwell | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | Little Giants | Announcer | Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | Wayne's World 2 | Handsome Dan | Average | Similar → |
| 1992 | A Spinal Tap Reunion: The 25th Anniversary London Sell-Out | Derek Smalls / Mark Shubb | Average | Similar → |
| 1992 | Metallica: A Year and a Half in the Life of Metallica | Derek Smalls | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | A League of Their Own | Newsreel Announcer | Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | FernGully: The Last Rainforest | Fairy #3 (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 1991 | The Fisher King | Sitcom Actor Ben Starr | Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | Oscar | Guido Finucci | Average | Similar → |
| 1990 | Hometown Boy Makes Good | Radio Announcer (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | Down and Out with Donald Duck | Additional Voices (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | The History of White People in America: Volume II | Rabbi | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | The History of White People in America | Rabbi | Average | Similar → |
| 1984 | This Is Spinal Tap | Derek Smalls | Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | The Right Stuff | NASA Recruiter | Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | Animalympics | Keen Hacksaw / Mayor of Animal Olympic Island / Burnt Woody / Mark Spritz (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 1979 | Real Life | Pete - Cameraman / Radio Announcer | Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | The Egyptian | Boy | Average | Similar → |
| 1953 | The Robe | David (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
Harry Shearer - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Harry Shearer?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Harry Shearer is "Hometown Boy Makes Good" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Harry Shearer acted in?
Harry Shearer has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Harry Shearer?
Other notable films include "Joe Frank: Somewhere Out There", "Flood Streets", and "Springfield of Dreams: The Legend of Homer Simpson".