Paul Guilfoyle
ActingAbout Paul Guilfoyle
Paul Guilfoyle is an American stage and screen actor, best known for playing Captain Jim Brass on the television series "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation". He graduated from Yale University in 1977 with a major in economics and studied at the Actor's Studio in New York City. He is often mistakenly referred to as the son of character actor Paul Guilfoyle but they are not related.
Paul Guilfoyle Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Paul Guilfoyle 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 Paul Guilfoyle's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 36% of Paul Guilfoyle'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 Peppermills, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Paul Guilfoyle Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Paul Guilfoyle's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Paul Guilfoyle has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | What We Find on the Road | Billy | Average | Similar → |
| 2024 | Arthur the King | Charlie | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | The Man from Rome | Monsignor Spada | Average | Similar → |
| 2021 | Don't Look Up | General Themes | Hit | Similar → |
| 2021 | The Good House | Henry Barlow | Average | Similar → |
| 2019 | William | President Clayborn | Average | Similar → |
| 2015 | Spotlight | Peter Conley | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | CSI: Immortality | Jim Brass | Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | That Guy... Who Was in That Thing | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 2008 | American Violet | Judge Belmont | Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | Live from Baghdad | Ed Turner | Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | Session 9 | Bill Griggs | Average | Similar → |
| 2000 | A Question of Faith | Francis | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | Entropy | Andy | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | Anywhere but Here | George Franklin | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | Random Hearts | Dick Montoya | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | In Dreams | Detective Jack Kay | Average | Similar → |
| 1998 | Exiled | Detective Sammy Kurtz | Average | Similar → |
| 1998 | The Negotiator | Nathan Roenick (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | Primary Colors | Howard Ferguson | Average | Similar → |
| 1998 | Peppermills | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | Amistad | Attorney | Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | L.A. Confidential | Mickey Cohen | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | Air Force One | Lloyd Shepherd | Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | Path to Paradise: The Untold Story of the World Trade Center Bombing | Lou Napoli | Average | Similar → |
| 1997 | Night Falls on Manhattan | McGovern | Average | Similar → |
| 1996 | Ransom | Wallace | Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | Extreme Measures | Dr. Jeffrey Manko | Average | Similar → |
| 1996 | Manny & Lo | Country House Owner | Average | Similar → |
| 1996 | Striptease | Malcolm Moldovsky | Average | Similar → |
| 1996 | Rosamunde Pilcher: September | Conrad | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | A Couch in New York | Dennis | Average | Similar → |
| 1994 | Little Odessa | Boris Volkoff | Average | Similar → |
| 1994 | Quiz Show | Lishman | Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | Amelia Earhart: The Final Flight | Paul Mantz | Average | Similar → |
| 1993 | Mrs. Doubtfire | Head Chef | Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | Anna Lee: Headcase | Dr. Frank | Flop | Similar → |
| 1992 | Hoffa | Ted Harmon | Average | Similar → |
| 1992 | Final Analysis | Mike O'Brien | Average | Similar → |
| 1991 | Darrow | Bert Franklin | Average | Similar → |
| 1991 | True Colors | John Laury | Average | Similar → |
| 1990 | Cadillac Man | Little Jack Turgeon | Average | Similar → |
| 1989 | Kojak : Error Fatal | Hood | Average | Similar → |
| 1989 | Big Time | Ted | Average | Similar → |
| 1988 | Internal Affairs | The Watcher | Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | The Serpent and the Rainbow | Andrew Cassedy | Average | Similar → |
| 1987 | Wall Street | Stone Livingston | Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | 3 Men and a Baby | Vince | Average | Similar → |
| 1987 | Beverly Hills Cop II | Nikos Thomopolis | Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | Howard the Duck | Lieutenant Welker | Flop | Similar → |
Paul Guilfoyle - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Paul Guilfoyle?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Paul Guilfoyle is "Peppermills" with a rating of 8.0/10.
How many movies has Paul Guilfoyle acted in?
Paul Guilfoyle has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Paul Guilfoyle?
Other notable films include "L.A. Confidential", "Spotlight", and "Rosamunde Pilcher: September".