Jan-Michael Vincent
ActingAbout Jan-Michael Vincent
Jan-Michael Vincent (July 15, 1944 - February 10, 2019) was an American actor best known for his role as helicopter pilot Stringfellow Hawke on the 1980s U.S. television series Airwolf (1984–1986).
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Jan-Michael Vincent 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 Jan-Michael Vincent'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 14% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Jan-Michael Vincent remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in La Classe américaine, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Jan-Michael Vincent Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Jan-Michael Vincent's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Jan-Michael Vincent.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Chop Suey | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 2000 | Escape to Grizzly Mountain | Trapper | Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | Buffalo '66 | Sonny | Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | Lethal Orbit | Riff | Flop | Similar → |
| 1995 | Red Line | Keller | Average | Similar → |
| 1995 | Ice Cream Man | Detective Gifford | Flop | Similar → |
| 1995 | Body Count | Detective Reinhart | Flop | Similar → |
| 1994 | Abducted II: The Reunion | Brad Allen | Flop | Similar → |
| 1993 | La Classe américaine | The Helicopter Fan (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | Indecent Behavior | Tom Mathis | Flop | Similar → |
| 1993 | Deadly Heroes | Cody Grant | Flop | Similar → |
| 1993 | Hidden Obsession | Ben Scanlon | Flop | Similar → |
| 1992 | Animal Instincts | Fletcher Ross | Flop | Similar → |
| 1991 | Hangfire | Colonel Johnson | Flop | Similar → |
| 1990 | Haunting Fear | James Trent | Flop | Similar → |
| 1990 | Xtro 2: The Second Encounter | Dr. Ron Shepherd | Flop | Similar → |
| 1990 | Demonstone | Andy Buck | Flop | Similar → |
| 1990 | In Gold We Trust | Oliver Moss | Flop | Similar → |
| 1989 | Tarzan in Manhattan | Brightmore | Flop | Similar → |
| 1989 | Deadly Embrace | Stewart Moreland | Flop | Similar → |
| 1989 | Hit List | Jack Collins | Average | Similar → |
| 1987 | Born in East L.A. | McCalister | Average | Similar → |
| 1987 | Enemy Territory | Parker | Average | Similar → |
| 1987 | Six Against the Rock | Miran 'Buddy' Thompson | Flop | Similar → |
| 1985 | Get Out of My Room | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1984 | Airwolf: The Movie | Stringfellow Hawke | Average | Similar → |
| 1981 | Hard Country | Kyle | Flop | Similar → |
| 1980 | The Return | Wayne | Average | Similar → |
| 1980 | Defiance | Tommy | Average | Similar → |
| 1980 | Dan August: Once Is Never Enough | Kevin Colter | Flop | Similar → |
| 1978 | Hooper | Delmore "Ski" Shidski | Average | Similar → |
| 1978 | Big Wednesday | Matt Johnson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1977 | Damnation Alley | Tanner | Flop | Similar → |
| 1976 | Vigilante Force | Ben Arnold | Flop | Similar → |
| 1976 | Shadow of the Hawk | Mike | Average | Similar → |
| 1976 | Baby Blue Marine | Marion | Flop | Similar → |
| 1975 | Bite the Bullet | Carbo | Average | Similar → |
| 1975 | White Line Fever | Carrol Jo Hummer | Average | Similar → |
| 1974 | Buster and Billie | Buster Lane | Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | Deliver Us from Evil | Nick Fleming | Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | The World's Greatest Athlete | Nanu | Flop | Similar → |
| 1972 | Sand Castles | Michael | Flop | Similar → |
| 1972 | The Mechanic | Steve McKenna | Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | The Catcher | Sam Callende | Average | Similar → |
| 1971 | Going Home | Jimmy Graham | Average | Similar → |
| 1970 | Tribes | Adrian | Average | Similar → |
| 1969 | The Undefeated | Bubba Wilkes | Average | Similar → |
| 1968 | Journey to Shiloh | Little Bit Lucket | Flop | Similar → |
| 1967 | The Bandits | Taye "Boy" Brown | Flop | Similar → |
| 1967 | The Hardy Boys: The Mystery of the Chinese Junk | Tony Prito (as Mike Vincent) | Average | Similar → |
Jan-Michael Vincent - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Jan-Michael Vincent?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Jan-Michael Vincent is "La Classe américaine" with a rating of 7.6/10.
How many movies has Jan-Michael Vincent acted in?
Jan-Michael Vincent has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Jan-Michael Vincent?
Other notable films include "Deliver Us from Evil", "Buffalo '66", and "Escape to Grizzly Mountain".