Jeffrey DeMunn
ActingAbout Jeffrey DeMunn
Jeffrey DeMunn (born April 25, 1947) is an American theatre, film and television actor. He is known as a favorite of director Frank Darabont, who has cast him in all four of his films, The Green Mile, The Shawshank Redemption, The Majestic and The Mist (he also appeared in the 1988 remake of The Blob, which Darabont co-wrote). He also has an extensive television résumé, appearing in shows such as Kojak, Law & Order, and two of its spin-offs, SVU and Trial by Jury. He has been involved in more Stephen King adaptations than any other actor. He has acted in film adaptations of Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption, The Green Mile, The Mist and the T.V. miniseries Storm of the Century. He also narrated the audiobooks for Dreamcatcher and The Colorado Kid. In 1995, he won a CableACE Award as Best Supporting Actor in a Movie or Miniseries for his portrayal of serial killer Andrei Chikatilo in the HBO film Citizen X.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Jeffrey DeMunn 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: Drama
The majority of Jeffrey DeMunn'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 54% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Jeffrey DeMunn remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Peacemaker, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Jeffrey DeMunn Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Jeffrey DeMunn's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Jeffrey DeMunn.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | King on Screen | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | Marshall | Dr. Sayer | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | A Tree. A Rock. A Cloud. | Old boy | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | Another Happy Day | Lee | Average | Similar → |
| 2010 | The Making of The Walking Dead | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | 6 Souls | Dr. Harding | Average | Similar → |
| 2008 | Burn After Reading | Cosmetic Surgeon | Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | When Darkness Came: The Making of 'The Mist' | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | The Mist | Dan Miller | Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | Hollywoodland | Art Weissman | Average | Similar → |
| 2003 | Our Town | Mr. Webb | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | The Majestic | Mayor Ernie Cole | Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | The Green Mile | Harry Terwilliger | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | The X-Files | Bronschweig | Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | A Christmas Memory | Seabone | Average | Similar → |
| 1997 | The Trial of Adolf Eichmann | Moshe Beisky / Martin Földi (voices) | Average | Similar → |
| 1996 | Killer: A Journal of Murder | Sam Lesser | Average | Similar → |
| 1996 | Phenomenon | Professor Ringold | Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | Down Came a Blackbird | Rob Rubenstein | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | Almost Golden: The Jessica Savitch Story | Mel Korn | Average | Similar → |
| 1995 | Citizen X | Andrei Chikatilo | Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | Safe Passage | Doctor | Average | Similar → |
| 1994 | The Shawshank Redemption | 1946 D.A. | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | Betrayal of Trust | Dick Shelton | Average | Similar → |
| 1993 | Barbarians at the Gate | H. John Greeniaus | Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | Newsies | Mayer Jacobs | Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | Eyes of an Angel | Georgie | Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | The Haunted | Jack Smurl | Average | Similar → |
| 1990 | Crash: The Mystery of Flight 1501 | Scott Cody | Average | Similar → |
| 1990 | By Dawn's Early Light | Harpoon | Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | Blaze | Eldon Tuck | Average | Similar → |
| 1989 | Peacemaker | Daniel Cooper | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | Betrayed | Flynn | Average | Similar → |
| 1988 | The Blob | Sheriff Herb Geller | Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | Young Harry Houdini | Adult Harry Houdini | Average | Similar → |
| 1986 | Who Is Julia? | Dr. David Matthews | Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | The Hitcher | Captain Esteridge | Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | A Midsummer Night's Dream | Bottom | Average | Similar → |
| 1985 | A Time to Live | Larry Weisman | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | Warning Sign | Dr. Dan Fairchild | Average | Similar → |
| 1983 | Sessions | Dr. Walter Hemmings | Average | Similar → |
| 1983 | I Married Wyatt Earp | Doc Holliday | Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | Frances | Clifford Odets | Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | I'm Dancing as Fast as I Can | Doctor Roberts | Average | Similar → |
| 1981 | Ragtime | Harry Houdini | Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | Word of Honor | Dist. Atty. Jim Burke | Average | Similar → |
| 1980 | The First Deadly Sin | Corelli | Average | Similar → |
| 1980 | The First Deadly Sin | Sergeant Fernandez Correlli | Average | Similar → |
| 1980 | Resurrection | Joe | Average | Similar → |
| 1979 | Sanctuary of Fear | Whitney Fowler | Average | Similar → |
Jeffrey DeMunn - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Jeffrey DeMunn?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Jeffrey DeMunn is "Peacemaker" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Jeffrey DeMunn acted in?
Jeffrey DeMunn has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Jeffrey DeMunn?
Other notable films include "A Tree. A Rock. A Cloud.", "The Shawshank Redemption", and "The Green Mile".