Richard Mulligan
ActingAbout Richard Mulligan
Richard Mulligan (November 13, 1932 – September 26, 2000) was an American character actor. He was known for his roles in the sitcoms Soap and Empty Nest.
Richard Mulligan Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Richard Mulligan reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 34 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Richard Mulligan's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 24% of Richard Mulligan'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 Visit to a Chief's Son, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Richard Mulligan Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Richard Mulligan's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Richard Mulligan has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Dog's Best Friend | Fred | Flop | Similar → |
| 1996 | London Suite | Dennis Cummings | Flop | Similar → |
| 1990 | UFO Cafe | George Walters | Flop | Similar → |
| 1988 | Oliver & Company | Einstein (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | Poker Alice | Sears | Average | Similar → |
| 1986 | Babes in Toyland | Barnie / Barnaby Barnicle | Average | Similar → |
| 1986 | A Fine Mess | Wayne "Turnip" Parragella | Flop | Similar → |
| 1986 | The Deacon Street Deer | Shorty | Flop | Similar → |
| 1985 | The Heavenly Kid | Rafferty | Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | Doin' Time | Mongo Mitchell | Flop | Similar → |
| 1984 | Micki & Maude | Leo Brody | Average | Similar → |
| 1984 | Teachers | Herbert Gower | Average | Similar → |
| 1984 | Meatballs: Part II | Giddy | Flop | Similar → |
| 1984 | Jealousy | Merrill Forsyth | Flop | Similar → |
| 1983 | Malibu | Charlie Wigham | Flop | Similar → |
| 1982 | Trail of the Pink Panther | Clouseau's Father | Flop | Similar → |
| 1981 | S.O.B. | Felix Farmer | Average | Similar → |
| 1979 | Scavenger Hunt | Marvin Dummitz | Average | Similar → |
| 1979 | The Muppets Go Hollywood | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 1978 | Having Babies III | Jim Wexler | Flop | Similar → |
| 1976 | The Big Bus | Claude Crane | Flop | Similar → |
| 1974 | Visit to a Chief's Son | Robert | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | Shock-A-Bye Baby | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1973 | From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler | Mr. Kincaid | Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | Pueblo | CWO G.H. Lacy | Average | Similar → |
| 1972 | Harvey | Dr. Lyman Sanderson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | The Irish Whiskey Rebellion | Paul Lachaise- Alcoholic Actor | Flop | Similar → |
| 1970 | Little Big Man | Gen. George Armstrong Custer | Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | Arthur Penn: The Director | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 1969 | The Undefeated | Dan Morse | Average | Similar → |
| 1966 | The Group | Dick Brown | Average | Similar → |
| 1964 | One Potato, Two Potato | Joe Cullen | Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | Love with the Proper Stranger | Louie (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | 40 Pounds of Trouble | Bellboy (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
Richard Mulligan - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Richard Mulligan?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Richard Mulligan is "Visit to a Chief's Son" with a rating of 8.0/10.
How many movies has Richard Mulligan acted in?
Richard Mulligan has been featured in at least 34 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Richard Mulligan?
Other notable films include "Little Big Man", "Harvey", and "One Potato, Two Potato".