Joe Spano
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Joseph Peter "Joe" Spano (born July 7, 1946) is an American actor who came to prominence through his role as Lt. Henry Goldblume on Hill Street Blues and is now well known for his work on NCIS as FBI Special Agent Tobias Fornell. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
Joe Spano Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Joe Spano reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 41 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Joe Spano's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 32% of Joe Spano'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 Night of 100 Stars II, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Joe Spano Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Joe Spano's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Joe Spano has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Hoppers | Ancient Beavertonian (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | Skeletons | Harvey Diedrich | Flop | Similar → |
| 2008 | Frost/Nixon | Network Executive | Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | Fracture | Judge Joseph Pincus | Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | Hollywoodland | Howard Strickling | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | Hart's War | Col. J.M. Lange | Average | Similar → |
| 2001 | Texas Rangers | Mr. Dunnison | Average | Similar → |
| 2001 | Ticker | Captain Winters | Flop | Similar → |
| 2000 | A Question of Faith | Duncan | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | ATF | Senator at Hearing (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1998 | Logan's War: Bound by Honor | Special Agent John Downing | Flop | Similar → |
| 1998 | Break Up | Priest | Flop | Similar → |
| 1998 | In Quiet Night | Gold | Flop | Similar → |
| 1997 | A Call to Remember | Dr. Green | Average | Similar → |
| 1996 | Her Costly Affair | Carl Weston | Flop | Similar → |
| 1996 | Primal Fear | Stenner | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | Rave Review | Lou | Flop | Similar → |
| 1995 | Apollo 13 | NASA Director | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | The Flood: Who Will Save Our Children? | Richard Koons | Average | Similar → |
| 1993 | Bloodlines: Murder in the Family | Hal Leventhal | Flop | Similar → |
| 1991 | Fever | Junkman | Flop | Similar → |
| 1991 | For the Very First Time | Mr. Allen | Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | The Summer My Father Grew Up | Louis | Flop | Similar → |
| 1990 | The Great Los Angeles Earthquake | Chad Spaulding | Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | The Girl Who Came Between Them | Jim | Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | The Easter Story | Jesus (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | Cast the First Stone | Bill Spencer | Flop | Similar → |
| 1988 | Disaster at Silo 7 | Sgt. Swofford | Average | Similar → |
| 1987 | Intimate Betrayal | Eric Lloyd | Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | The Brotherhood of Justice | Principal Bob Grootemat | Average | Similar → |
| 1985 | Terminal Choice | Dr. Frank Holt | Flop | Similar → |
| 1985 | Night of 100 Stars II | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | The Incredible Shrinking Woman | Guard | Flop | Similar → |
| 1980 | Fighting Back: The Story of Rocky Bleier | Captain Murphy | Flop | Similar → |
| 1980 | Roadie | Ace | Average | Similar → |
| 1978 | Northern Lights | John Sorensen | Average | Similar → |
| 1977 | Over-Under Sideways-Down | Bit (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1976 | The Enforcer | Mitch, Robber (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | Warlock Moon | John Devers | Flop | Similar → |
| 1973 | American Graffiti | Vic | Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | One Is a Lonely Number | Earl of Kent | Flop | Similar → |
Joe Spano - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Joe Spano?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Joe Spano is "Night of 100 Stars II" with a rating of 8.0/10.
How many movies has Joe Spano acted in?
Joe Spano has been featured in at least 41 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Joe Spano?
Other notable films include "Primal Fear", "Hoppers", and "Apollo 13".