Nathan George - Actor Profile

Nathan George

Acting
Freshness: Jan 23, 2026
9Total Films
8.4 Highest Rated
Born: Jul 27, 1936
Birth Place: U.S.A.

About Nathan George

Nathan George (July 27, 1936 – March 3, 2017) was an American actor who was active from 1968 to 1997. He co-won a 1969 Obie Award with Ron O'Neal for Charles Gordone's Pulitzer Prize-winning play No Place to Be Somebody; this performance also received a Drama Desk Award. In film, George acted in Brubaker (1980), Klute (1971), Serpico (1973), Harsh Light (1997), his last film, and One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975) and was one of the leads in Short Eyes (1977).

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Nathan George reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 9 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Crime

The majority of Nathan George's filmography leans towards the Crime 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 67% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Nathan George remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Nathan George Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Nathan George's career based on audience ratings.

★8.4
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975) movie poster
★8.4

One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest: A petty criminal fakes insanity to serve his sentence in a mental ward rather than prison. He soon finds himself as a le

One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest

1975•Drama
★7.5
The Taking of Pelham One Two Three (1974) movie poster
★7.5

The Taking of Pelham One Two Three: In New York, armed men hijack a subway car and demand a ransom for the passengers. Even if it's paid, how could they get

The Taking of Pelham One Two Three

1974•Crime
★7.5
Serpico (1973) movie poster
★7.5

Serpico: New York cop Frank Serpico blows the whistle on the rampant corruption in the force only to have his comrades turn again

Serpico

1973•Crime
★7.1
Brubaker (1980) movie poster
★7.1

Brubaker: The new warden of a small prison farm in Arkansas tries to clean it up of corruption after initially posing as an inmate

Brubaker

1980•Crime
★6.7
Short Eyes (1977) movie poster
★6.7

Short Eyes: A young man who is charged with child molestation is placed in New York City’s infamous Tombs prison. When the other inm

Short Eyes

1977•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Nathan George.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1997 Night Falls on Manhattan Juror (uncredited) Average Similar →
1996 On Seventh Avenue Floyd Nevins Flop Similar →
1980 Brubaker Leon Edwards - Prison Board Hit Similar →
1978 To Kill a Cop Charles Flop Similar →
1977 Short Eyes Ice Hit Similar →
1975 One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest Washington Super Hit Similar →
1974 The Taking of Pelham One Two Three Ptl. James Super Hit Similar →
1973 Serpico Smith Super Hit Similar →
1971 Klute Trask Hit Similar →

Nathan George - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Nathan George?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Nathan George is "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest" with a rating of 8.4/10.

How many movies has Nathan George acted in?

Nathan George has been featured in at least 9 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Nathan George?

Other notable films include "The Taking of Pelham One Two Three", "Serpico", and "Brubaker".