Paul Brickman - Actor Profile

Paul Brickman

Writing
Updated: Apr 16, 2026
2Total Films
6.0 Highest Rated

About Paul Brickman

​From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Paul Brickman  (April 23, 1949) is an American screenwriter and film director, born in Chicago, Illinois. He is best known for the film Risky Business where he served as director and screenwriter. Before transitioning to directing, Brickman began his career penning offbeat films such as The Bad News Bears in Breaking Training and Jonathan Demme's Handle with Care. In 1983 he made his directorial debut with Risky Business starring Tom Cruise. In 1990 he wrote and directed Men Don't Leave starring Jessica Lange, an adaptation of the 1982 French film La Vie Continue. Brickman is a graduate of Claremont McKenna College. Description above from the Wikipedia article Paul Brickman, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia

Paul Brickman Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Paul Brickman reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 2 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 0% of Paul Brickman'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 Teen Spirit: Teenagers and Hollywood, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Paul Brickman Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Paul Brickman's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Paul Brickman has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

Paul Brickman - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Paul Brickman?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Paul Brickman is "Teen Spirit: Teenagers and Hollywood" with a rating of 6.0/10.

How many movies has Paul Brickman acted in?

Paul Brickman has been featured in at least 2 major films throughout their career.

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