Paul Petersen
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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Paul Petersen (born September 23, 1945) is an American movie actor, singer, novelist, and activist. Primarily known for his character-type roles in the 1960s and 1970s, as an adult Petersen established the organization A Minor Consideration to support child stars and other child laborers through legislation, family education, and personal intervention and counseling for those in crisis. Petersen achieved fame in the 1960s playing Donna Reed's son, Jeff Stone, on The Donna Reed Show. In the early 1980s, he also had a recurring role as a police officer on Matt Houston, and in the late 1990s, he played the author Paul Conway in the film Mommy's Day. Description above from the Wikipedia article Paul Petersen, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Paul Petersen Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Paul Petersen reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 19 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Paul Petersen's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 37% of Paul Petersen'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 Something for a Lonely Man, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Paul Petersen Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Paul Petersen's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Paul Petersen has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | That Guy Dick Miller | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | Baby Peggy: The Elephant in the Room | Himself | Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | The Hollywood Complex | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | Soupernatural | CNN Producer | Flop | Similar → |
| 2010 | The Portal | Manager Rick | Flop | Similar → |
| 2003 | Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 1997 | Mommy's Day | Paul Conway | Flop | Similar → |
| 1984 | High School U.S.A. | The Coach | Flop | Similar → |
| 1980 | Scout's Honor | Ace's Dad | Hit | Similar → |
| 1969 | Gidget Grows Up | Jeff 'Moondoggie' Griffin | Average | Similar → |
| 1969 | In the Year 2889 | Steve Morrow | Flop | Similar → |
| 1968 | Something for a Lonely Man | Peter Duren | Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | Journey to Shiloh | J.C. Sutton | Flop | Similar → |
| 1967 | The Happiest Millionaire | Tony Biddle | Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | A Time for Killing | Blue Lake | Flop | Similar → |
| 1958 | Houseboat | David Winters | Average | Similar → |
| 1957 | The Monolith Monsters | Bobby | Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | This Could Be the Night | Joey (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1945 | Affæren Birte | - | Flop | Similar → |
Paul Petersen - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Paul Petersen?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Paul Petersen is "Something for a Lonely Man" with a rating of 7.4/10.
How many movies has Paul Petersen acted in?
Paul Petersen has been featured in at least 19 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Paul Petersen?
Other notable films include "That Guy Dick Miller", "Scout's Honor", and "The Happiest Millionaire".