John Sampson

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Freshness: Jan 22, 2026

13Total Films

6.8 Highest Rated

Born: Sep 24, 1958

Birth Place: Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of John Sampson reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 13 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Thriller

The majority of John Sampson's filmography leans towards the Thriller 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 15% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), John Sampson remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Rumble in the Bronx, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best John Sampson Movies Ranked

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

★6.8

★6.8

Rumble in the Bronx: Keong comes from Hong Kong to visit New York for his uncle's wedding. His uncle runs a market in the Bronx and Keong off

Rumble in the Bronx

1995•Crime

★6.7

★6.7

Police Academy: New rules enforced by the Lady Mayoress mean that sex, weight, height and intelligence need no longer be a factor for jo

Police Academy

1984•Comedy

★6.3

★6.3

Grave Encounters: A crew from a paranormal reality television show lock themselves in a haunted psychiatric hospital. They search for evid

Grave Encounters

2011•Thriller

★6.0

Rampage: Capital Punishment (2014) movie poster

★6.0

Rampage: Capital Punishment: A man takes over a TV station and holds a number of hostages as a political platform to awaken humanity, instead of mone

Rampage: Capital Punishment

2014•Action

★5.4

★5.4

American Badger: A seemingly cold-blooded hitman is assigned to befriend a call girl, but all hell breaks loose when he is assigned to ki

American Badger

2021•Action

Complete Filmography & Success Status

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

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2021	American Badger	Police Officer	Flop	Similar →
2020	Shall We Play?	Officier Sampson	Flop	Similar →
2019	A Snake Marked	Prison guard	Flop	Similar →
2017	Hollow in the Land	Earl	Flop	Similar →
2016	Rampage: President Down	SWAT Team Member #9	Flop	Similar →
2014	Rampage: Capital Punishment	John	Average	Similar →
2011	Grave Encounters	Orderly	Average	Similar →
2006	Seed	Ward	Flop	Similar →
2003	Sometimes a Hero	Man #1	Flop	Similar →
2002	Living with the Dead	Irate Driver	Flop	Similar →
1995	Rumble in the Bronx	White Tiger's Gang Member	Hit	Similar →
1984	Police Academy	Prisoner (uncredited)	Hit	Similar →
N/A	13 Steps	Father at dinner	Flop	Similar →

John Sampson - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of John Sampson?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring John Sampson is "Rumble in the Bronx" with a rating of 6.8/10.

How many movies has John Sampson acted in?

John Sampson has been featured in at least 13 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by John Sampson?

Other notable films include "Police Academy", "Grave Encounters", and "Rampage: Capital Punishment".