Jimmy McNichol - Actor Profile

Jimmy McNichol

Acting
Updated: Apr 19, 2026
8Total Films
7.0 Highest Rated
Born: Jul 2, 1961
Birth Place: Los Angeles, California, U.S.A

Jimmy McNichol Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Jimmy McNichol reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 8 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Jimmy McNichol's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 25% of Jimmy McNichol'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 Reason for Living: The Jill Ireland Story, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Jimmy McNichol Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Jimmy McNichol's career based on audience ratings.

★7.0
Reason for Living: The Jill Ireland Story (1991) movie poster
★7.0

Reason for Living: The Jill Ireland Story: This biographical drama, based on the late actress's autobiography, chronicles her attempts to rescue her drug addicted

Reason for Living: The Jill Ireland Story

1991•Drama
★6.5
Butcher, Baker, Nightmare Maker (1981) movie poster
★6.5

Butcher, Baker, Nightmare Maker: Rejected by her lover, the only man left in Cheryl's life is the orphaned nephew she has raised as her own son. She'll s

Butcher, Baker, Nightmare Maker

1981•Thriller
★5.8
Champions: A Love Story (1979) movie poster
★5.8

Champions: A Love Story: Two teens become romantically involved as they train for a skating championship.

Champions: A Love Story

1979•Drama
★3.5
Blinded by the Light (1980) movie poster
★3.5

Blinded by the Light: When teenager David Bowers renounces his home and family to run off with a quasi-religious cult, his sister, Janet, sets

Blinded by the Light

1980•Drama
★3.5
Escape from El Diablo (1983) movie poster
★3.5

Escape from El Diablo: A young American is framed and thrown into a Mexican prison. His friends journey to Mexico to break him out.

Escape from El Diablo

1983•Drama

Full Filmography

Every movie Jimmy McNichol has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1991 Reason for Living: The Jill Ireland Story Valentine McCallum Hit Similar →
1985 First The Egg David Hanna Flop Similar →
1983 Escape from El Diablo Daniel Flop Similar →
1981 Butcher, Baker, Nightmare Maker Billy Lynch Hit Similar →
1981 Smokey Bites the Dust Roscoe Wilton Flop Similar →
1980 Blinded by the Light David Bowers Flop Similar →
1979 Champions: A Love Story Peter Scoggin III Average Similar →
1978 The Carpenters: A Christmas Portrait Self Flop Similar →

Jimmy McNichol - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Jimmy McNichol?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Jimmy McNichol is "Reason for Living: The Jill Ireland Story" with a rating of 7.0/10.

How many movies has Jimmy McNichol acted in?

Jimmy McNichol has been featured in at least 8 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Jimmy McNichol?

Other notable films include "Butcher, Baker, Nightmare Maker", "Champions: A Love Story", and "Blinded by the Light".

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