Philip Bosco
ActingAbout Philip Bosco
Philip Michael Bosco (September 26, 1930 – December 3, 2018) was an American actor. He was known for his Tony Award-winning performance as Saunders in the 1989 Broadway production of Lend Me a Tenor, and for his starring roles in many movies like My Best Friend's Wedding, The Savages and The First Wives Club.
Philip Bosco Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Philip Bosco 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 Philip Bosco's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 50% of Philip Bosco'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 Moon Over Broadway, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Philip Bosco Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Philip Bosco's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Philip Bosco has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | The Savages | Lenny Savage | Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | Freedomland | Priest | Flop | Similar → |
| 2005 | Hitch | Mr. O'Brian | Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | Unforgivable Blackness: The Rise and Fall of Jack Johnson | Other Voices (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Horatio's Drive: America's First Road Trip | Other Voices (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | Abandon | Professor Jergensen | Flop | Similar → |
| 2002 | Mark Twain | (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | Kate & Leopold | Otis | Average | Similar → |
| 2001 | No Ordinary Baby | Dr. Ed Walden | Flop | Similar → |
| 2000 | Shaft | Walter Wade Senior | Average | Similar → |
| 2000 | Cupid & Cate | Dominic DeAngelo | Average | Similar → |
| 2000 | Wonder Boys | Emily's Father | Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | Bonanno: A Godfather's Story | Steve Maggadino Sr. | Flop | Similar → |
| 1997 | Deconstructing Harry | Professor Clark | Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | Critical Care | Dr. Hofstader | Average | Similar → |
| 1997 | Moon Over Broadway | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | My Best Friend's Wedding | Walter Wallace | Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | The First Wives Club | Uncle Carmine Morelli | Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | It Takes Two | Vincenzo | Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | Nobody's Fool | Judge Flatt | Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | Safe Passage | Mort | Average | Similar → |
| 1994 | Milk Money | Jerry the Pope | Average | Similar → |
| 1994 | Against the Wall | Oswald | Average | Similar → |
| 1994 | Angie | Frank Scacciapensieri | Average | Similar → |
| 1992 | Lincoln | Frederick Seward (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | Music for the Movies: Bernard Herrmann | Narrator | Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | Diego Rivera: I Paint What I See | Bertram Wolfe | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | Straight Talk | Gene Perlman | Average | Similar → |
| 1991 | Shadows and Fog | Mr. Paulsen | Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | The Return of Eliot Ness | Art Malto | Average | Similar → |
| 1991 | F/X2 | Lt. Ray Silak, NYPD | Average | Similar → |
| 1991 | True Colors | Sen. Frank Steubens | Average | Similar → |
| 1991 | Coney Island | Narrator (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 1990 | Quick Change | Bus Driver | Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | Blue Steel | Frank Turner | Average | Similar → |
| 1989 | The Dream Team | O'Malley | Average | Similar → |
| 1988 | Working Girl | Oren Trask | Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | Internal Affairs | John Wycoff | Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | Another Woman | Sam | Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | 3 Men and a Baby | Det. Sgt. Melkowitz | Average | Similar → |
| 1987 | Echoes in the Darkness | Judge Garb | Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | Suspect | Paul Gray | Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | Rage of Angels: The Story Continues | Thomas Colfax | Flop | Similar → |
| 1986 | Children of a Lesser God | Dr. Curtis Franklin | Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | Liberty | Boss William Tweed | Flop | Similar → |
| 1986 | The Money Pit | Curly | Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | Heaven Help Us | Brother Paul | Average | Similar → |
| 1984 | The Pope of Greenwich Village | Paulie's Father | Average | Similar → |
| 1983 | Trading Places | Doctor | Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | Hogan's Goat | Father Coyne | Average | Similar → |
Philip Bosco - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Philip Bosco?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Philip Bosco is "Moon Over Broadway" with a rating of 8.0/10.
How many movies has Philip Bosco acted in?
Philip Bosco has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Philip Bosco?
Other notable films include "Diego Rivera: I Paint What I See", "Echoes in the Darkness", and "Horatio's Drive: America's First Road Trip".