John Bolger

Acting

Freshness: Jan 27, 2026

10Total Films

6.8 Highest Rated

Born: Feb 26, 1954

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of John Bolger reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 10 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of John Bolger'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 10% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), John Bolger remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Parting Glances, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best John Bolger Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from John Bolger's career based on audience ratings.

★6.8

★6.8

Parting Glances: Michael and Robert, two gay men living in Brooklyn, spend their last day together before Robert leaves for Africa on wor

Parting Glances

1986•Comedy

★6.3

The Only Living Boy in New York (2017) movie poster

★6.3

The Only Living Boy in New York: When a young man learns that his overbearing father is having an affair, he tries to stop it, only to be seduced by the

The Only Living Boy in New York

2017•Drama

★6.3

The Sound of Music Live! (2013) movie poster

★6.3

The Sound of Music Live!: The Sound of Music Live! is a television special that was originally broadcast by NBC on December 5, 2013. Produced by C

The Sound of Music Live!

2013•TV Movie

★5.7

★5.7

Just Looking: It's 1955. Lenny is a 14-year old boy who is totally fascinated by sex. He is too scared to "do it," so he dedicates his

Just Looking

1999•Drama

★5.5

Almost Golden: The Jessica Savitch Story (1995) movie poster

★5.5

Almost Golden: The Jessica Savitch Story: The story of one of America's first female reporters.

Almost Golden: The Jessica Savitch Story

1995•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of John Bolger.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2021	Tiny Beautiful Things	Alfredo	Flop	Similar →
2017	The Only Living Boy in New York	Irwin Sanders	Average	Similar →
2013	The Sound of Music Live!	Admiral von Schrieber	Average	Similar →
1999	Just Looking	Dr. Donald Flynn	Average	Similar →
1999	Black and White	Peter	Flop	Similar →
1996	Vibrations	Cook	Flop	Similar →
1995	Almost Golden: The Jessica Savitch Story	Martin Fishbein	Average	Similar →
1990	Loose Cannons	Young Von Metz	Flop	Similar →
1986	Parting Glances	Robert	Hit	Similar →
N/A	Bodies	Jay	Flop	Similar →

John Bolger - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of John Bolger?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring John Bolger is "Parting Glances" with a rating of 6.8/10.

How many movies has John Bolger acted in?

John Bolger has been featured in at least 10 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by John Bolger?

Other notable films include "The Only Living Boy in New York", "The Sound of Music Live!", and "Just Looking".