Michael Ansara
ActingAbout Michael Ansara
Michael Ansara was a stage, screen and voice actor, best known for his portrayal of Cochise in the American television series Broken Arrow, Kane in the 1979–81 series Buck Rogers in the 25th Century, and as Commander Kang on three different Star Trek TV series.
Michael Ansara Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Michael Ansara reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Michael Ansara's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 28% of Michael Ansara'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 The Long Road Home, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Michael Ansara Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Michael Ansara's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Michael Ansara has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | The Long Road Home | Murdock Haynes | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | Batman Beyond: The Movie | Dr. Victor Fries / Mr. Freeze (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | Batman & Mr. Freeze: SubZero | Victor Fries / Mr. Freeze (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | Johnny Mysto: Boy Wizard | Malfeasor | Flop | Similar → |
| 1987 | Assassination | Sen. Bunsen | Average | Similar → |
| 1985 | KGB: The Secret War | Lyman Taylor | Average | Similar → |
| 1978 | Dr. Strange | The Ancient One (voice) (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1978 | The Manitou | John Singing Rock | Flop | Similar → |
| 1977 | Day of the Animals | Daniel Santee | Flop | Similar → |
| 1977 | Mission to Glory: A True Story | Chief Coxi | Flop | Similar → |
| 1976 | The Message | Abu Sufyan | Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | The Bears and I | Oliver Red Fern | Average | Similar → |
| 1974 | It's Alive | The Captain | Average | Similar → |
| 1972 | Dear Dead Delilah | Morgan Charles | Flop | Similar → |
| 1972 | Stand Up and Be Counted | Playboy Speaker | Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | Powderkeg | Paco Morales | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1969 | Guns of the Magnificent Seven | Colonel Diego | Flop | Similar → |
| 1969 | Target: Harry | Maj. Milos Segora | Average | Similar → |
| 1968 | The Pink Jungle | Raul Ortega | Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | The Destructors | Count Mario Romano | Flop | Similar → |
| 1968 | Sol Madrid | Capt. Ortega | Average | Similar → |
| 1966 | Texas Across the River | Iron Jacket | Average | Similar → |
| 1965 | The Greatest Story Ever Told | Herod's commander | Average | Similar → |
| 1961 | The Comancheros | Amelung | Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea | Dr. Miguel Alvares | Average | Similar → |
| 1957 | The Tall Stranger | Zarata | Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | Quantez | Delgadito | Average | Similar → |
| 1957 | Last of the Badmen | Kramer | Average | Similar → |
| 1956 | The Ten Commandments | Taskmaster (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | Pillars of the Sky | Kamiakin | Flop | Similar → |
| 1956 | The Lone Ranger | Angry Horse | Average | Similar → |
| 1956 | Diane | Count Ridolfi | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | Abbott and Costello Meet the Mummy | Charlie | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | New Orleans Uncensored | Floyd 'Zero' Saxon | Flop | Similar → |
| 1954 | Three Young Texans | Apache Joe | Flop | Similar → |
| 1954 | Sign of the Pagan | Edecon | Flop | Similar → |
| 1954 | The Egyptian | Hittite Commander | Average | Similar → |
| 1954 | Princess of the Nile | Capt. Kral | Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | The Robe | Judas (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | White Witch Doctor | De Gama (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1953 | Julius Caesar | Pindarus | Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | Serpent of the Nile | Captain Florus | Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | The Bandits of Corsica | Blacksmith | Average | Similar → |
| 1952 | The Golden Hawk | Bernardo Díaz | Flop | Similar → |
| 1952 | Yankee Buccaneer | Lt. Romero | Average | Similar → |
| 1951 | Bannerline | Floyd | Average | Similar → |
| 1951 | Only the Valiant | Tucsos | Average | Similar → |
| 1950 | The Desert Hawk | Guard | Flop | Similar → |
| 1947 | Intrigue | Ramon's Radio Man | Flop | Similar → |
| 1944 | Action in Arabia | Hamid | Average | Similar → |
Michael Ansara - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Michael Ansara?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Michael Ansara is "The Long Road Home" with a rating of 8.0/10.
How many movies has Michael Ansara acted in?
Michael Ansara has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Michael Ansara?
Other notable films include "Powderkeg", "The Ten Commandments", and "The Message".