Richard Lyon

Acting

Freshness: Jan 22, 2026

12Total Films

7.0 Highest Rated

Born: Oct 8, 1934

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Richard Lyon reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 12 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Richard Lyon's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 33% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Richard Lyon remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Tender Years, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Richard Lyon Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Richard Lyon's career based on audience ratings.

★7.0

★7.0

The Tender Years: A progressive pastor takes on thoughtless brutality (and constitutional scruples against search and seizure) in order to

The Tender Years

1948•Drama

★6.8

★6.8

Secret Command: Sam Gallagher returns home to Los Angeles as an undercover spy for the Navy, getting a job at the shipyards where his br

Secret Command

1944•Action

★6.8

★6.8

The Great Lover: The French Surete and private eye Higgins are after a killer who uses innocent young Americans in a crooked gambling rac

The Great Lover

1949•Comedy

★6.5

The Howards of Virginia (1940) movie poster

★6.5

The Howards of Virginia: Beautiful young Virginian Jane steps down from her proper aristocratic upbringing when she marries down-to-earth surveyo

The Howards of Virginia

1940•Drama

★6.3

★6.3

The Green Years: An orphaned young boy is guided by his great-grandfather and strives to go to university to become a doctor. However, th

The Green Years

1946•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Richard Lyon.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1959	The Headless Ghost	Bill	Flop	Similar →
1955	The Lyons in Paris	Richard	Flop	Similar →
1954	Life with the Lyons	Richard Lyon	Average	Similar →
1949	The Great Lover	Stanley Wilson	Hit	Similar →
1948	The Boy with Green Hair	Michael	Average	Similar →
1948	The Tender Years	Ted Norris	Hit	Similar →
1946	Anna and the King of Siam	Louis Owens	Average	Similar →
1946	The Green Years	Gavin Blair as a child	Average	Similar →
1945	The Unseen	Barnaby Fielding	Flop	Similar →
1944	Secret Command	Paul	Hit	Similar →
1941	They Dare Not Love	English Boy	Average	Similar →
1940	The Howards of Virginia	Young Peyton Howard	Hit	Similar →

Richard Lyon - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Richard Lyon?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Richard Lyon is "The Tender Years" with a rating of 7.0/10.

How many movies has Richard Lyon acted in?

Richard Lyon has been featured in at least 12 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Richard Lyon?

Other notable films include "Secret Command", "The Great Lover", and "The Howards of Virginia".