What is Jay Acovone's latest movie?

Jay Acovone's most recent film is "Rattlesnakes" (2019).

Is Jay Acovone a good actor?

Jay Acovone has an average audience rating of 4.9/10 across 50 films on movieMx, with standout performances in Opposite Corners, The History of 'Cruising', Cast Away.

Jay Acovone

Q: What is the best movie of Jay Acovone?

According to audience ratings on movieMx, the best movie starring Jay Acovone is "Opposite Corners" with a rating of 10.0/10.

Q: How many movies has Jay Acovone acted in?

Jay Acovone has been featured in at least 50 major films. Their complete ranked filmography is listed on this page.

Acting

Updated: Apr 12, 2026

50Total Films

10.0 Highest Rated

Born: Aug 20, 1955

Birth Place: New York City, New York, USA

Jay Acovone Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Jay Acovone 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 Jay Acovone's work falls within the Thriller genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 26% of Jay Acovone'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 Opposite Corners, which stands out as a key performance.

Best Jay Acovone Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Jay Acovone's career based on audience ratings.

★10.0

★10.0

Opposite Corners: A rising boxing star faces success while trying to cope with his parents.

Opposite Corners

1997•Drama

★7.7

The History of 'Cruising' (2007) movie poster

★7.7

The History of 'Cruising': Part one of the making of William Friedkin’s 1980 thriller "Cruising" and the controversies it created.

The History of 'Cruising'

2007•Documentary

★7.7

★7.7

Cast Away: Chuck Noland, a top international manager for FedEx, and Kelly, a Ph.D. student, are in love and heading towards marriag

Cast Away

2000•Adventure

★7.3

★7.3

Born to Run: An outlaw drag racer (Richard Grieco) tries to save his brother (Jay Acovone) from a crime boss (Joe Cortese) in Brookly

Born to Run

1993•Action

★7.3

Stargate SG-1: Children of the Gods (2009) movie poster

★7.3

Stargate SG-1: Children of the Gods: An alien similar to Ra appears out of the Stargate, killing five soldiers and kidnapping another, a year after the origi

Stargate SG-1: Children of the Gods

2009•Action

Full Filmography

Every movie Jay Acovone has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2019	Rattlesnakes	Jamie Jarret	Flop	Similar →
2013	A Stranger in Paradise	The Interrogator	Flop	Similar →
2009	Stargate SG-1: Children of the Gods	Major Charles Kawalsky	Hit	Similar →
2008	InAlienable	Gerhard	Flop	Similar →
2007	The History of 'Cruising'	Self	Super Hit	Similar →
2007	Exorcising 'Cruising'	Self	Hit	Similar →
2007	Traci Townsend	Jesse	Flop	Similar →
2007	The Hills Have Eyes 2	Wilson	Average	Similar →
2007	Shadow People	Eerie Man	Flop	Similar →
2006	World Trade Center	Donna's Male Neighbor	Average	Similar →
2006	Paved with Good Intentions	John Barrhauser	Flop	Similar →
2005	Mobsters and Mormons	Jackie	Hit	Similar →
2005	Sharkskin 6	Molina	Flop	Similar →
2004	Rancid	-	Flop	Similar →
2003	S.W.A.T.	Lear Jet Pilot	Average	Similar →
2003	Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines	Cop - Westside Street	Average	Similar →
2002	Red Shoe Diaries: Forbidden Zone	-	Flop	Similar →
2002	Collateral Damage	Bennie	Average	Similar →
2001	Crocodile Dundee in Los Angeles	Eric	Flop	Similar →
2001	The Seventh Sense	Melvin Snow	Flop	Similar →
2001	The Amati Girls	Mr. Moltiani	Flop	Similar →
2000	Cast Away	Pilot Peter	Super Hit	Similar →
2000	The Dukes of Hazzard: Hazzard in Hollywood	B.B. Bascomb	Average	Similar →
2000	Murder, She Wrote: A Story to Die For	Lt. Det. Bob Mankowski	Hit	Similar →
1999	Molly	Jack the Bartender	Flop	Similar →
1998	On the Line	Capt. Unander	Flop	Similar →
1997	Time Under Fire	Schmidt	Flop	Similar →
1997	The Peacemaker	Cop	Average	Similar →
1997	Crash Dive	Murphy	Flop	Similar →
1997	Opposite Corners	Puggy	Super Hit	Similar →
1996	Crime of the Century	Sgt. Wallace	Hit	Similar →
1996	Foxfire	Chuck	Average	Similar →
1996	Independence Day	Area 51 Guard	Hit	Similar →
1995	Crosscut	Frank	Flop	Similar →
1994	Lookin' Italian	Vinny Pallazzo	Hit	Similar →
1994	Desperately Looking For Success	Al Mariotti	Flop	Similar →
1993	Born to Run	Richie	Hit	Similar →
1993	Conflict of Interest	Det. Bob Falcone	Flop	Similar →
1993	Marked for Murder	Minelli	Flop	Similar →
1993	The Magician	David Katz	Flop	Similar →
1992	Doctor Mordrid	Tony Gaudio	Flop	Similar →
1992	Nails	Capt. Evan Graham	Flop	Similar →
1992	Stepfather 3	Steve Davis	Flop	Similar →
1992	Quicksand: No Escape	Det. Harris	Average	Similar →
1991	Out for Justice	Bobby Arms	Average	Similar →
1987	Cold Steel	Cookie	Flop	Similar →
1986	Women of Valor	Capt. Rader	Hit	Similar →
1982	Parole	Leo	Flop	Similar →
1980	Times Square	Plainclothes Cop	Average	Similar →
1980	Cruising	Skip Lee	Hit	Similar →

Jay Acovone - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Jay Acovone?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Jay Acovone is "Opposite Corners" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Jay Acovone acted in?

Jay Acovone has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Jay Acovone?

Other notable films include "The History of 'Cruising'", "Cast Away", and "Born to Run".