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.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Richard Mulligan reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 34 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Comedy
The majority of Richard Mulligan's filmography leans towards the Comedy 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 24% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Richard Mulligan remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Visit to a Chief's Son, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Richard Mulligan Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Richard Mulligan's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Richard Mulligan.
| 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 | Super 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 | 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".