Leonard Lightfoot - Actor Profile

Leonard Lightfoot

Acting
Updated: Apr 11, 2026
6Total Films
6.5 Highest Rated
Born: Dec 2, 1947
Birth Place: Carlisle, Pennsylvania, USA

Leonard Lightfoot Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Leonard Lightfoot reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 6 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Leonard Lightfoot's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 17% of Leonard Lightfoot'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 Cutter's Way, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Leonard Lightfoot Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Leonard Lightfoot's career based on audience ratings.

★6.5
Cutter's Way (1981) movie poster
★6.5

Cutter's Way: Alex Cutter is a boozy, belligerent and deeply cynical Vietnam veteran whose encounter with a landmine during the war ha

Cutter's Way

1981•Drama
★6.0
The Check is in the Mail... (1986) movie poster
★6.0

The Check is in the Mail...: Meet Richard Jackson - a man fed up with the insanity of "plastic" suburban living. Rallying his befuddled family around

The Check is in the Mail...

1986•Comedy
★4.8
Summer Fantasy (1984) movie poster
★4.8

Summer Fantasy: After graduating high school, Carrie needs something to do for the summer. She goes to lifeguard try-outs and gets the j

Summer Fantasy

1984•Comedy
★4.6
Tentacles (1977) movie poster
★4.6

Tentacles: Several people disappear from and at the sea. Their bodies are found gnawed to the skeleton, even the marrow is missing.

Tentacles

1977•Horror
★4.5
Open House (1987) movie poster
★4.5

Open House: Someone is killing off nubile real estate agents. A psychologist doing a therapy talk show begins getting calls from the

Open House

1987•Horror

Full Filmography

Every movie Leonard Lightfoot has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1995 Virus Attendant Flop Similar →
1987 Open House TJ Flop Similar →
1986 The Check is in the Mail... Burglar #1 Average Similar →
1984 Summer Fantasy Smitty Flop Similar →
1981 Cutter's Way Black #3 Hit Similar →
1977 Tentacles Deputy Flop Similar →

Leonard Lightfoot - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Leonard Lightfoot?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Leonard Lightfoot is "Cutter's Way" with a rating of 6.5/10.

How many movies has Leonard Lightfoot acted in?

Leonard Lightfoot has been featured in at least 6 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Leonard Lightfoot?

Other notable films include "The Check is in the Mail...", "Summer Fantasy", and "Tentacles".

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