Richard Masur
ActingAbout Richard Masur
Richard Masur (born November 20, 1948) is an American actor who has appeared in more than 80 movies during his career. From 1995-1999, he served two terms as president of the Screen Actors Guild (SAG). Masur sits on the Corporate Board of the Motion Picture & Television Fund.
Richard Masur Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Richard Masur 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 Richard Masur's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 50% of Richard Masur'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 That Alien, Sound, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Richard Masur Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Richard Masur's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Richard Masur has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | That Alien, Sound | Allen | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2021 | Pennywise: The Story of ‘It’ | Himself | Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Hudson | Jerry | Average | Similar → |
| 2016 | Don't Think Twice | Lou | Average | Similar → |
| 2016 | Tumbledown | Bruce Jespersen | Average | Similar → |
| 2005 | Palindromes | Steve Victor | Average | Similar → |
| 2001 | 61* | Milt Kahn | Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | The Thing: Terror Takes Shape | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | It Was Him or Us | Walter Pomeroy | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | The Face on the Milk Carton | Jonathan Sands | Average | Similar → |
| 1995 | Forget Paris | Craig | Average | Similar → |
| 1994 | The Patriots | Jeremy Pelman | Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | Search for Grace | Dr. Randolph | Average | Similar → |
| 1994 | My Girl 2 | Phil Sultenfuss | Average | Similar → |
| 1993 | Six Degrees of Separation | Dr. Fine | Average | Similar → |
| 1993 | And the Band Played On | William W. Darrow, PhD | Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | The Man Without a Face | Prof. Carl Hartley | Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | Bound by Honor | Prison Librarian | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | The Story Lady | Norm Denton | Average | Similar → |
| 1991 | My Girl | Phil Sultenfuss | Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | Always Remember I Love You | Earl Monroe | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | The Great Los Angeles Earthquake | Kevin Conrad | Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | Flashback | Barry | Average | Similar → |
| 1988 | The George McKenna Story | Ben Proctor | Average | Similar → |
| 1988 | License to Drive | Mr. Anderson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | Hiroshima Maiden | Jim Bennett | Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | Shoot to Kill | Norman | Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | Walker | Ephraim Squier | Average | Similar → |
| 1987 | The Believers | Marty Wertheimer | Average | Similar → |
| 1987 | Roses Are for the Rich | Everett Corbett | Average | Similar → |
| 1987 | Bride of Boogedy | Carleton Davis | Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | Adam: His Song Continues | Jay Howell | Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | Heartburn | Arthur | Average | Similar → |
| 1986 | Mr. Boogedy | Carleton Davis | Average | Similar → |
| 1985 | My Science Project | Detective Isadore Nulty | Average | Similar → |
| 1985 | The Mean Season | Bill Nolan | Average | Similar → |
| 1985 | The Falcon and the Snowman | Bartender | Average | Similar → |
| 1984 | The Burning Bed | Aryon Greydanus | Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | Under Fire | Hub Kittle | Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | Adam | Jay Howell | Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | Risky Business | Rutherford | Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | The Demon Murder Case | Anthony Marino | Average | Similar → |
| 1982 | The Thing | Clark | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | I'm Dancing as Fast as I Can | Alan Newman | Average | Similar → |
| 1981 | Fallen Angel | Howard Nichols | Average | Similar → |
| 1980 | Heaven's Gate | Cully | Hit | Similar → |
| 1979 | Mr. Horn | Sheriff Ed Smalley | Average | Similar → |
| 1978 | Who'll Stop the Rain | Danskin | Hit | Similar → |
| 1976 | Having Babies | Max Duggin | Average | Similar → |
| 1975 | Whiffs | Lockyer's Aide | Hit | Similar → |
Richard Masur - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Richard Masur?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Richard Masur is "That Alien, Sound" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Richard Masur acted in?
Richard Masur has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Richard Masur?
Other notable films include "It Was Him or Us", "The Thing", and "Bound by Honor".