Paul Sparks
ActingAbout Paul Sparks
Paul Sparks is an American actor. He is known for his role as Mickey Doyle in the HBO period drama series Boardwalk Empire and for his Primetime Emmy Award-nominated role as Thomas Yates in the Netflix political drama series House of Cards. He has also appeared in the films Deception (2008), Afterschool (2008), The Missing Person (2008), Mud (2012), Parkland (2013), and Stealing Cars (2015).
Paul Sparks Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Paul Sparks reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 37 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Paul Sparks's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 24% of Paul Sparks'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 Hands That Bind, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Paul Sparks Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Paul Sparks's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Paul Sparks has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | The Mortuary Assistant | Raymond Delver | Average | Similar → |
| 2025 | Eric LaRue | Steve Calhan | Hit | Similar → |
| 2024 | Lost on a Mountain in Maine | Mr. Donald Fendler | Hit | Similar → |
| 2024 | The Bikeriders | Gary Rogue Leader | Hit | Similar → |
| 2023 | Hands That Bind | Andy Hollis | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2023 | Giving Birth to a Butterfly | Daryl | Flop | Similar → |
| 2020 | Human Capital | Jon | Average | Similar → |
| 2020 | The Lovebirds | Moustache | Average | Similar → |
| 2018 | Long Way Back Home | Blundell | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | Thoroughbreds | Mark | Average | Similar → |
| 2017 | The Greatest Showman | James Gordon Bennett | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | Buried Child | Tilden | Flop | Similar → |
| 2016 | In the Radiant City | Michael Yurley | Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | All the Birds Have Flown South | Stephen | Flop | Similar → |
| 2016 | Stealing Cars | Conrad Sean Lewis | Average | Similar → |
| 2016 | Midnight Special | Agent Miller | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | Parkland | Harry McCormick | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | Sparrows Dance | Wes | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | Mud | Carver | Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | Trust Me | Ray | Average | Similar → |
| 2012 | The Understudy | Bobby | Flop | Similar → |
| 2011 | Return | Ed | Average | Similar → |
| 2010 | Please Give | Blind Date | Average | Similar → |
| 2010 | Edge of Darkness | Northampton Police Detective | Average | Similar → |
| 2009 | Afterschool | Detective Eclisse | Average | Similar → |
| 2009 | The Missing Person | Gus Papitos | Average | Similar → |
| 2008 | Synecdoche, New York | Derek | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | Rachel Getting Married | 12-Step Meeting Member | Average | Similar → |
| 2008 | Deception | Detective Burke | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | Blackbird | Baylis | Flop | Similar → |
| 2006 | Doris | Hubert | Flop | Similar → |
| 2005 | Headspace | Jason | Flop | Similar → |
| N/A | The Stalemate | - | Flop | Similar → |
| N/A | A Company of Thieves | - | Flop | Similar → |
| N/A | Rooster | - | Flop | Similar → |
| N/A | New England Toys | - | Flop | Similar → |
| N/A | First Person Singular | Peter | Flop | Similar → |
Paul Sparks - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Paul Sparks?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Paul Sparks is "Hands That Bind" with a rating of 9.0/10.
How many movies has Paul Sparks acted in?
Paul Sparks has been featured in at least 37 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Paul Sparks?
Other notable films include "The Greatest Showman", "Synecdoche, New York", and "Mud".