Richard Petty
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Richard Lee Petty (born July 2, 1937), nicknamed "the King", is an American former stock car racing driver who competed from 1958 to 1992 in the former NASCAR Grand National and Winston Cup Series (now called the NASCAR Cup Series), most notably driving the No. 43 Plymouth/Pontiac for Petty Enterprises. He is one of the members of the Petty racing family. He was the first driver to win the Cup Series championship seven times (a record now tied with Dale Earnhardt and Jimmie Johnson), while also winning a record 200 races during his career. This included winning the Daytona 500 a record seven times and winning a record 27 races in one season (1967).
Richard Petty Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Richard Petty reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 15 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Richard Petty's work falls within the Documentary genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 47% of Richard Petty'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 Wood Brothers, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Richard Petty Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Richard Petty's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Richard Petty has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Fistful of Steel: The Rise of Bubba Wallace | Himself | Flop | Similar → |
| 2019 | Blink of an Eye | Himself | Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | The Wood Brothers | Himself | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | Cars 3 | The King (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | Petty Blue | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | Swing Vote | Richard Petty | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | The Inspiration for 'Cars' | Self - Racing legend | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | Cars | The King (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | NASCAR: The IMAX Experience | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | The Race to Daytona | Himself | Flop | Similar → |
| 1977 | Stockcar! | Himself | Flop | Similar → |
| 1972 | 43: The Richard Petty Story | Richard Petty | Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | Country Music | Himself | Flop | Similar → |
| 1972 | Corky | Richard Petty | Flop | Similar → |
| 1968 | Speedway | Himself | Average | Similar → |
Richard Petty - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Richard Petty?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Richard Petty is "The Wood Brothers" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Richard Petty acted in?
Richard Petty has been featured in at least 15 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Richard Petty?
Other notable films include "Blink of an Eye", "NASCAR: The IMAX Experience", and "Cars".