Alex Courtney - Actor Profile

Alex Courtney

Acting
Freshness: Jan 19, 2026
13Total Films
6.4 Highest Rated
Birth Place: New York City, New York, USA

About Alex Courtney

Alex Courtney was born on March 21, 1940 in New York City, New York, USA. He is an actor, known for Looking for Mr. Goodbar (1977), Sword of Justice (1978) and And the Band Played On (1993).

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Alex Courtney reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 13 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Alex Courtney's filmography leans towards the Drama 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 0% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Alex Courtney remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in And the Band Played On, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Alex Courtney Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Alex Courtney's career based on audience ratings.

★6.4
And the Band Played On (1993) movie poster
★6.4

And the Band Played On — The story of the discovery of the AIDS epidemic and the political infighting of the scientific community hampering the e

And the Band Played On

1993•Drama
★6.3
Looking for Mr. Goodbar (1977) movie poster
★6.3

Looking for Mr. Goodbar — A short, unhappy affair with a married man leads a dedicated schoolteacher into the alcohol-and-drug fueled underworld o

Looking for Mr. Goodbar

1977•Drama
★6.0
Shock (1934) movie poster
★6.0

Shock — Captain Bob Hayworth, his brother Lieutenant Gilroy Hayworth and Captain Derek Marbury are in a World-War 1 trench on th

Shock

1934•Drama
★5.4
Enter the Ninja (1981) movie poster
★5.4

Enter the Ninja — A newly trained ninja warrior journeys to the Philippines, where he must defend his former war comrade's property agains

Enter the Ninja

1981•Action
★5.2
The Platinum Triangle (1989) movie poster
★5.2

The Platinum Triangle — A detective investigates a of case of a beautiful woman murdered along with lover.

The Platinum Triangle

1989•Thriller

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Alex Courtney.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2008 The Hollow Tree Wolfincrass Flop Similar →
1994 Murder Between Friends Rene LeGallais Flop Similar →
1993 And the Band Played On Dr. Mika Popovic Average Similar →
1993 Elvis and the Colonel: The Untold Story Peter Goodman Flop Similar →
1989 The Platinum Triangle Garth Baxter Flop Similar →
1988 Zombie Death House Warden Hagen Flop Similar →
1988 Fatal Pulse Professor Caldwell Flop Similar →
1987 Programmed to Kill Blake Flop Similar →
1981 Enter the Ninja Frank Flop Similar →
1978 A Double Life - Flop Similar →
1977 Looking for Mr. Goodbar Arthur (as Alexander Courtney) Average Similar →
1976 Mallory: Circumstantial Evidence Rchardson Flop Similar →
1934 Shock Alan Neville Average Similar →

Alex Courtney - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Alex Courtney?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Alex Courtney is "And the Band Played On" with a rating of 6.4/10.

How many movies has Alex Courtney acted in?

Alex Courtney has been featured in at least 13 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Alex Courtney?

Other notable films include "Looking for Mr. Goodbar", "Shock", and "Enter the Ninja".