
Joseph Culp
ActingAbout Joseph Culp
Joseph Culp (born January 9, 1963) is an American actor and director. He is the son of actor Robert Culp and his second wife, Nancy Ashe. He received his acting training at HB Studio in New York City. Culp appeared in a recurring role as Archie Whitman, the depression-era father of Jon Hamm's character Don Draper in the AMC series Mad Men. He was the first actor ever to play Doctor Doom in the first film version of Marvel Comics' Fantastic Four in the unreleased film, The Fantastic Four. He also narrated the film September 11—The New Pearl Harbour by Massimo Mazzucco. Culp also featured in the neo-noir detective video game L.A. Noire as Walter Robbins in the homicide case "The Studio Secretary Murder". He co-founded the Walking-In-Your-Shoes technique with Joseph Cogswell, a body-mind approach. In 1992, he and Cogswell founded the Walking Theatre Group, based in Los Angeles. He is the uncle of American rapper Bones. Description above from the Wikipedia article Joseph Culp, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Joseph Culp Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Joseph Culp reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 30 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Joseph Culp's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 23% of Joseph Culp'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 Apollo 13, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Joseph Culp Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Joseph Culp's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Joseph Culp has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Outlaw Posse | Sheriff | Flop | Similar → |
| 2023 | The Veteran | Ruben | Flop | Similar → |
| 2017 | Abduction of Angie | Luke | Average | Similar → |
| 2016 | Welcome to the Men's Group | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2015 | Doomed! The Untold Story of Roger Corman's The Fantastic Four | Himself | Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | Blackout | Langdon | Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | Three Days of Hamlet | Fortinbras/Dogman Warde | Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | The Reflecting Pool | Paul Cooper | Flop | Similar → |
| 2008 | The Seekers | Nick | Flop | Similar → |
| 2006 | Wild Hearts | Cody McMichael | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | Cyxork 7 | Max Schlau | Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | Baadasssss! | Attorney | Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | Hunger | Charlie Pontus | Flop | Similar → |
| 2000 | Innocents | Mike | Flop | Similar → |
| 1998 | Driven | First Passenger | Flop | Similar → |
| 1997 | Los Locos | Captain Periah | Flop | Similar → |
| 1996 | Assault on Dome 4 | Chase Morran | Flop | Similar → |
| 1995 | Apollo 13 | TELMU Gold | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | Panther | Baby Faced Cop | Average | Similar → |
| 1994 | The Fantastic Four | Dr. Doom / Victor Von Doom | Flop | Similar → |
| 1994 | The Garden of Eden | Frank | Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | The Secret Life of Houses | David | Flop | Similar → |
| 1993 | Full Eclipse | Detective Tom Davies | Flop | Similar → |
| 1991 | The Arrival | Young Max Page | Flop | Similar → |
| 1990 | Blue Bayou | Thomas Fortenot | Flop | Similar → |
| 1990 | Project: Tinman | Reitman | Flop | Similar → |
| 1989 | Caged in Paradiso | Terrorist | Average | Similar → |
| 1988 | Iguana | Dominique | Average | Similar → |
| 1986 | Dream Lover | Danny | Flop | Similar → |
| 1984 | A Doctor's Story | Dr. Rick Stockwood | Average | Similar → |
Joseph Culp - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Joseph Culp?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Joseph Culp is "Apollo 13" with a rating of 7.5/10.
How many movies has Joseph Culp acted in?
Joseph Culp has been featured in at least 30 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Joseph Culp?
Other notable films include "Blackout", "Cyxork 7", and "Three Days of Hamlet".




