Ken Magee

Acting

Freshness: Feb 01, 2026

21Total Films

9.0 Highest Rated

Born: Dec 11, 1946

Birth Place: Texas, USA

About Ken Magee

Ken Magee (December 11, 1946 - December 31, 2015) was an American TV and Movie character actor.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Ken Magee reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 21 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Ken Magee'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 33% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Ken Magee remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Ambush Murders, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Ken Magee Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Ken Magee's career based on audience ratings.

★9.0

★9.0

The Ambush Murders: An African-American political activist is wrongfully imprisoned for killing two white policemen; he is unwary of yet ano

The Ambush Murders

1982•TV Movie

★8.7

The Shawshank Redemption (1994) movie poster

★8.7

The Shawshank Redemption: Imprisoned in the 1940s for the double murder of his wife and her lover, upstanding banker Andy Dufresne begins a new li

The Shawshank Redemption

1994•Drama

★7.7

★7.7

Mississippi Burning: Two FBI agents investigating the murder of civil rights workers during the 60s seek to breach the conspiracy of silence

Mississippi Burning

1988•Drama

★7.4

★7.4

Chaplin: An aged Charlie Chaplin narrates his life to his autobiography's editor, including his rise to wealth and comedic fame f

Chaplin

1992•Drama

★6.9

★6.9

The Jerk: After discovering he's not really black like the rest of his family, likable dimwit Navin Johnson sets off on a hilariou

The Jerk

1979•Comedy

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Ken Magee.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2008	Final Approach	Senator Ed Burbage	Flop	Similar →
2002	Stealing Harvard	Butcher	Flop	Similar →
2001	The Majestic	Coastal Engineer	Hit	Similar →
2001	Human Nature	Police Detective	Average	Similar →
1999	The Deep End of the Ocean	Cop #2	Hit	Similar →
1997	Trial and Error	Clerk	Flop	Similar →
1997	The Relic	Coroner's Assistant	Average	Similar →
1996	Second Chance	Boyd	Flop	Similar →
1994	The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Hollywood Follies	Ed	Average	Similar →
1994	The Shawshank Redemption	Ned Grimes	Super Hit	Similar →
1993	Three of Hearts	Operator	Flop	Similar →
1992	Chaplin	Federal Marshal	Hit	Similar →
1990	Challenger	Stanley Reinartz	Average	Similar →
1988	Mississippi Burning	Agent Reilly	Super Hit	Similar →
1988	Arthur 2: On the Rocks	Hardware Store Customer #1	Flop	Similar →
1984	The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension	Duck Hunter Burt	Average	Similar →
1982	The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas	Mansel	Average	Similar →
1982	Between Two Brothers	Dooley	Flop	Similar →
1982	The Ambush Murders	Marshal	Super Hit	Similar →
1981	Paternity	Man in Oak Room Bar	Flop	Similar →
1979	The Jerk	Carnival Rube	Hit	Similar →

Ken Magee - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Ken Magee?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Ken Magee is "The Ambush Murders" with a rating of 9.0/10.

How many movies has Ken Magee acted in?

Ken Magee has been featured in at least 21 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Ken Magee?

Other notable films include "The Shawshank Redemption", "Mississippi Burning", and "Chaplin".