Norman Matlock - Actor Profile

Norman Matlock

Acting
Updated: Apr 11, 2026
18Total Films
8.1 Highest Rated
Born: Aug 8, 1925
Birth Place: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA

Norman Matlock Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Norman Matlock reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 18 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 50% of Norman Matlock'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 Taxi Driver, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Norman Matlock Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Norman Matlock's career based on audience ratings.

★8.1
Taxi Driver (1976) movie poster
★8.1

Taxi Driver: Suffering from insomnia, disturbed loner Travis Bickle takes a job as a New York City cabbie, haunting the streets night

Taxi Driver

1976•Crime
★7.7
The Blues Brothers (1980) movie poster
★7.7

The Blues Brothers: Jake Blues, just released from prison, puts his old band back together to save the Catholic home where he and his brothe

The Blues Brothers

1980•Music
★7.6
The Long Walk Home (1990) movie poster
★7.6

The Long Walk Home: Two women, black and white, in 1955 Montgomery Alabama, must decide what they are going to do in response to the famous

The Long Walk Home

1990•Drama
★7.5
Ghostbusters (1984) movie poster
★7.5

Ghostbusters: After losing their university jobs, three parapsychologists start a ghost-catching business in New York City and uncover

Ghostbusters

1984•Comedy
★6.9
Murder in Coweta County (1983) movie poster
★6.9

Murder in Coweta County: Wallace a wealthy landowner in Meriwether County, Georgia, has virtually unlimited power in the county, including having

Murder in Coweta County

1983•Drama

Full Filmography

Every movie Norman Matlock has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2001 The Day the Ponies Come Back Cecil Perry Average Similar →
1997 Night Falls on Manhattan Detective Average Similar →
1995 Clockers Reverend Paul Hit Similar →
1994 Crooklyn Clem Hit Similar →
1992 In the Line of Duty: Street War Cecil Butler Flop Similar →
1990 The Long Walk Home Preacher Super Hit Similar →
1988 The Laser Man Bam Flop Similar →
1987 Kojak: The Price of Justice Judge Flop Similar →
1984 Ghostbusters Police Commissioner Super Hit Similar →
1984 More Than Murder Leroy Applebaum III Flop Similar →
1983 Murder in Coweta County Albert Brooks Hit Similar →
1981 Fort Apache, the Bronx Lincoln Hit Similar →
1980 The Blues Brothers Police Commissioner Super Hit Similar →
1977 Wilma Dr. Gordon Average Similar →
1977 Thieves Mr. Night Flop Similar →
1976 Sweet Revenge John Average Similar →
1976 Taxi Driver Charlie T. Super Hit Similar →
1972 Across 110th Street Numbers Leader Hit Similar →

Norman Matlock - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Norman Matlock?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Norman Matlock is "Taxi Driver" with a rating of 8.1/10.

How many movies has Norman Matlock acted in?

Norman Matlock has been featured in at least 18 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Norman Matlock?

Other notable films include "The Blues Brothers", "The Long Walk Home", and "Ghostbusters".

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