Merritt Butrick - Actor Profile

Merritt Butrick

Acting
Updated: Apr 19, 2026
16Total Films
7.4 Highest Rated
Born: Sep 3, 1959
Birth Place: Gainesville, Florida, USA

Merritt Butrick Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Merritt Butrick reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 16 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Merritt Butrick's work falls within the TV Movie genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 13% of Merritt Butrick'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 Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Merritt Butrick Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Merritt Butrick's career based on audience ratings.

★7.4
Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (1982) movie poster
★7.4

Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan: The starship Enterprise and its crew is pulled back into action when old nemesis, Khan, steals a top secret device calle

Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan

1982•Action
★6.6
Star Trek III: The Search for Spock (1984) movie poster
★6.6

Star Trek III: The Search for Spock: A surprise visit from Spock's father provides a startling revelation: McCoy is harboring Spock's living essence.

Star Trek III: The Search for Spock

1984•Sci-Fi
★6.4
Fright Night Part 2 (1988) movie poster
★6.4

Fright Night Part 2: After three years of therapy Charley Brewster, now a college student, is convinced that Jerry Dandridge was a serial kil

Fright Night Part 2

1988•Horror
★6.3
Shy People (1987) movie poster
★6.3

Shy People: A Cosmo Magazine journalist and her daughter leave New York City to visit their distant relatives deep in the bayous of

Shy People

1987•Drama
★6.3
Splendor in the Grass (1981) movie poster
★6.3

Splendor in the Grass: Two teenagers, in love in pre-Depression Kansas, cope with parental pressure and the strict sexual mores of the day.

Splendor in the Grass

1981•Drama

Full Filmography

Every movie Merritt Butrick has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1989 Chain Letter Raymond Maston Flop Similar →
1989 From the Dead of Night Rick Average Similar →
1988 Death Spa David Avery Flop Similar →
1988 Fright Night Part 2 Richard "Richie" Green Average Similar →
1987 Shy People Mike Average Similar →
1986 Wired to Kill Reegus Flop Similar →
1986 When the Bough Breaks Tim Kruger Average Similar →
1986 Stagecoach Lt. Blanchard Flop Similar →
1985 Promises to Keep Reg Flop Similar →
1985 Head Office John Hudson Flop Similar →
1984 Sweet Revenge Capt. Paul Dennison Average Similar →
1984 Star Trek III: The Search for Spock Dr. David Marcus Hit Similar →
1983 When Your Lover Leaves Aaron Scott Flop Similar →
1982 Zapped! Gary Cooter Flop Similar →
1982 Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan Dr. David Marcus Hit Similar →
1981 Splendor in the Grass Glenn Average Similar →

Merritt Butrick - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Merritt Butrick?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Merritt Butrick is "Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan" with a rating of 7.4/10.

How many movies has Merritt Butrick acted in?

Merritt Butrick has been featured in at least 16 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Merritt Butrick?

Other notable films include "Star Trek III: The Search for Spock", "Fright Night Part 2", and "Shy People".

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