J.C. Quinn
ActingAbout J.C. Quinn
J.C. Quinn (born November 30, 1940 - February 10, 2004) was an American and television actor.
J.C. Quinn Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of J.C. Quinn 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 J.C. Quinn's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 22% of J.C. Quinn'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 Under Pressure: Making 'The Abyss', which stands out as a key performance.
Best J.C. Quinn Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from J.C. Quinn's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie J.C. Quinn has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Animal Factory | Ivan McGhee | Average | Similar → |
| 2000 | Takedown | Sgt. Tom Janks | Average | Similar → |
| 2000 | Across the Line | Harmon | Flop | Similar → |
| 1999 | Holy Joe | Bob | Flop | Similar → |
| 1998 | Primary Colors | Uncle Charlie | Average | Similar → |
| 1997 | Buried Alive II | Curtis | Average | Similar → |
| 1997 | Deceiver | Priest | Average | Similar → |
| 1997 | Digging to China | Minister | Average | Similar → |
| 1997 | Family Rescue | Jimmy Tulin | Flop | Similar → |
| 1996 | To Love, Honor and Deceive | Louie | Average | Similar → |
| 1996 | Hit Me | Fred Bascomb | Average | Similar → |
| 1996 | Getting Away with Murder | Detective Stanley | Flop | Similar → |
| 1996 | God's Lonely Man | Clarence | Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | The Prophecy | Burrows | Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | Pontiac Moon | Bartender | Flop | Similar → |
| 1993 | Under Pressure: Making 'The Abyss' | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | CrissCross | Jetty | Average | Similar → |
| 1992 | The Babe | Jack Dunn | Average | Similar → |
| 1992 | Megaville | Newman | Flop | Similar → |
| 1991 | All-American Murder | Harry Forbes | Flop | Similar → |
| 1991 | The Rape of Doctor Willis | Joe Porter | Flop | Similar → |
| 1991 | Solomon Northup's Odyssey | Tibeats | Average | Similar → |
| 1991 | Prayer of the Rollerboys | Jaworsky | Average | Similar → |
| 1990 | Days of Thunder | Waddle | Average | Similar → |
| 1990 | The China Lake Murders | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1989 | Gross Anatomy | Papa Slovak | Average | Similar → |
| 1989 | The Preppie Murder | Jack Dorrian | Flop | Similar → |
| 1989 | Wired | Comedy Coach | Flop | Similar → |
| 1989 | The Abyss | Arliss 'Sonny' Dawson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | Turner & Hooch | Walter Boyett | Average | Similar → |
| 1989 | Happy Together | Dad | Average | Similar → |
| 1988 | Big Business | Garth Ratliff | Average | Similar → |
| 1988 | Priceless Beauty | Willy | Flop | Similar → |
| 1987 | Barfly | Jim | Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | Young Harry Houdini | Slats | Average | Similar → |
| 1986 | Heartbreak Ridge | Quartermaster Sgt. | Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | Maximum Overdrive | Duncan | Average | Similar → |
| 1986 | At Close Range | Boyd | Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | Twisted | Sheriff | Flop | Similar → |
| 1985 | Vision Quest | Elmo | Average | Similar → |
| 1984 | Places in the Heart | Texas Voice #1 (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1984 | C.H.U.D. | Murphy | Average | Similar → |
| 1984 | Violated | Kevin McBane | Flop | Similar → |
| 1983 | Silkwood | Curtis Schultz | Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | Eddie Macon's Run | Shorter | Average | Similar → |
| 1980 | Times Square | Simon | Average | Similar → |
| 1980 | Gloria | Riverside Drive Man #4 | Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | Brubaker | Barber | Hit | Similar → |
| 1978 | On the Yard | Luther | Average | Similar → |
| 1977 | Hooch | - | Flop | Similar → |
J.C. Quinn - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of J.C. Quinn?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring J.C. Quinn is "Under Pressure: Making 'The Abyss'" with a rating of 7.9/10.
How many movies has J.C. Quinn acted in?
J.C. Quinn has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by J.C. Quinn?
Other notable films include "The Abyss", "Places in the Heart", and "Brubaker".