Richard Penn - Actor Profile

Richard Penn

Acting
Updated: Apr 13, 2026
17Total Films
7.5 Highest Rated

Richard Penn Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Richard Penn reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 17 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Richard Penn's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 12% of Richard Penn'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 The Secret Life of Bees, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Richard Penn Movies Ranked

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

★7.5
The Secret Life of Bees (2008) movie poster
★7.5

The Secret Life of Bees: Set in South Carolina in 1964, this is the tale of Lily Owens a 14 year-old girl who is haunted by the memory of her lat

The Secret Life of Bees

2008•Family
★7.2
I'm Here (2010) movie poster
★7.2

I'm Here: A library assistant plods through an ordinary life in LA until a chance meeting opens his eyes to the power of creativit

I'm Here

2010•Romance
★6.2
Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within (2001) movie poster
★6.2

Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within: Led by a strange dream, scientist Aki Ross struggles to collect the eight spirits in the hope of creating a force powerf

Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within

2001•Adventure
★6.1
Sleepwalkers (1992) movie poster
★6.1

Sleepwalkers: Charles Brady and his mother, Mary, are the last of a dying breed whose needs are not of this world. They are Sleepwalk

Sleepwalkers

1992•Horror
★6.0
Terrorist on Trial: The United States vs. Salim Ajami (1988) movie poster
★6.0

Terrorist on Trial: The United States vs. Salim Ajami: There is no question that the Arab terrorist portrayed by Robert Davi is guilty of killing five US citizens in Barcelona

Terrorist on Trial: The United States vs. Salim Ajami

1988•Drama

Full Filmography

Every movie Richard Penn has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2013 InAPPropriate Comedy Passerby Flop Similar →
2010 I'm Here Doctor Hit Similar →
2009 12 Rounds Additional Voices (voice) Average Similar →
2008 The Secret Life of Bees Additional Voices (voice) Super Hit Similar →
2004 The Last Shot Funeral Director Average Similar →
2001 Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within Additional Voices (voice) Average Similar →
1999 Inspector Gadget Fantastic Doctor Flop Similar →
1999 Countdown: The Sky's on Fire Mayor Bill Average Similar →
1998 Doctor Dolittle Mr. Galvin Average Similar →
1998 Shadow of Doubt Judge - Mayer's Trial Flop Similar →
1997 Volcano Middle Aged Man Average Similar →
1995 The Barefoot Executive Research Guy Flop Similar →
1992 When No One Would Listen Judge Thompson Flop Similar →
1992 Sleepwalkers State Policeman Average Similar →
1990 I'm Dangerous Tonight Paramedic Flop Similar →
1990 The Operation Pharmacist Flop Similar →
1988 Terrorist on Trial: The United States vs. Salim Ajami Court Clerk Average Similar →

Richard Penn - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Richard Penn?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Richard Penn is "The Secret Life of Bees" with a rating of 7.5/10.

How many movies has Richard Penn acted in?

Richard Penn has been featured in at least 17 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Richard Penn?

Other notable films include "I'm Here", "Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within", and "Sleepwalkers".

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