What is Phil Foster's latest movie?

Phil Foster's most recent film is "Sno-Line" (1985).

Is Phil Foster a good actor?

Phil Foster has an average audience rating of 4.7/10 across 10 films on movieMx, with standout performances in Steve Martin: Comedy Is Not Pretty, Hail, Gridlock.

Phil Foster

Q: What is the best movie of Phil Foster?

According to audience ratings on movieMx, the best movie starring Phil Foster is "Steve Martin: Comedy Is Not Pretty" with a rating of 6.5/10.

Q: How many movies has Phil Foster acted in?

Phil Foster has been featured in at least 10 major films. Their complete ranked filmography is listed on this page.

Acting

Updated: Apr 20, 2026

10Total Films

6.5 Highest Rated

Born: Mar 29, 1913

Birth Place: Rancho Mirage, California, USA

About Phil Foster

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Phil Foster (March 29, 1913 – July 8, 1985) was an American actor and performer. He is best known for playing Frank De Fazio on the television sitcom Laverne & Shirley. Description above from the Wikipedia article Phil Foster, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Phil Foster Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Phil Foster reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 10 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 10% of Phil Foster'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 Steve Martin: Comedy Is Not Pretty, which stands out as a key performance.

Best Phil Foster Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Phil Foster's career based on audience ratings.

★6.5

Steve Martin: Comedy Is Not Pretty (1980) movie poster

★6.5

Steve Martin: Comedy Is Not Pretty: Steve Martin's second NBC special was made up entirely of sketches. Highlights include: Marty Robbins' "El Paso" with mo

Steve Martin: Comedy Is Not Pretty

1980•Comedy

★6.4

★6.4

Hail: A presidential advisor discovers that the President has assembled a secret army of vigilantes to suppress dissent and is

Hail

1973•Comedy

★6.0

★6.0

Gridlock: A series of freak accidents on the Los Angeles freeway traps a cast-load of familiar TV faces in an astounding traffic t

Gridlock

1980•Comedy

★6.0

Bang the Drum Slowly (1973) movie poster

★6.0

Bang the Drum Slowly: The story of a New York pro baseball team and two of its players. Henry Wiggen is the star pitcher and Bruce Pearson is

Bang the Drum Slowly

1973•Drama

★5.5

★5.5

Conquest of Space: A team of American astronauts leave their space station on the first mission to Mars, but the captain's religious belief

Conquest of Space

1955•Sci-Fi

Full Filmography

Every movie Phil Foster has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1985	Sno-Line	Ralph Salerno	Flop	Similar →
1980	Gridlock	Koppleman	Average	Similar →
1980	Steve Martin: Comedy Is Not Pretty	Pyramid Owner	Hit	Similar →
1978	Having Babies III	Chuck	Flop	Similar →
1977	The Happy Hooker Goes to Washington	Senator Krause	Flop	Similar →
1975	Once Is Not Enough	Cab Driver	Flop	Similar →
1973	Bang the Drum Slowly	Joe	Average	Similar →
1973	Hail	Michael Moloney	Average	Similar →
1955	Conquest of Space	Jackie Siegle	Average	Similar →
1952	Knights of the Highway	-	Flop	Similar →

Phil Foster - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Phil Foster?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Phil Foster is "Steve Martin: Comedy Is Not Pretty" with a rating of 6.5/10.

How many movies has Phil Foster acted in?

Phil Foster has been featured in at least 10 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Phil Foster?

Other notable films include "Hail", "Gridlock", and "Bang the Drum Slowly".