Martin Hynes - Actor Profile

Martin Hynes

Writing
Updated: Apr 14, 2026
2Total Films
7.1 Highest Rated
Birth Place: Eugene, Oregon, USA

About Martin Hynes

Martin Hynes was born and raised in Eugene, Oregon; he graduated from Columbia University with a history degree. During and after college, he worked in New York theater and sketch comedy. Hynes then attended the graduate film school at USC, where he received the Paramount Pictures Fellowship. His student film "Al as in Al" premiered at HBO's U.S. Comedy Arts Festival, and was one of the films chosen by USC to celebrate the best student work in the school's 75-year history. Just after film school, Hynes directed a low-budget independent feature "The Big Split," in which he starred with Judy Greer. The film premiered at AFI's Los Angeles International Film Festival. Hynes also starred in the hit short film "George Lucas In Love." For his performance as the young George Lucas, he accepted a Best Actor award in San Sebastian. Hynes has written scripts for Universal/Imagine, Disney and New Line.

Martin Hynes Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Martin Hynes reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 2 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 50% of Martin Hynes'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 George Lucas in Love, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Martin Hynes Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Martin Hynes's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Martin Hynes has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1999 The Big Split Frank Flop Similar →
1999 George Lucas in Love George Lucas Hit Similar →

Martin Hynes - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Martin Hynes?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Martin Hynes is "George Lucas in Love" with a rating of 7.1/10.

How many movies has Martin Hynes acted in?

Martin Hynes has been featured in at least 2 major films throughout their career.

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