Richard Schickel - Actor Profile

Richard Schickel

Directing
Updated: Apr 10, 2026
50Total Films
8.5 Highest Rated
Born: Feb 10, 1933
Birth Place: Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA

Richard Schickel Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Richard Schickel 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 Schickel's work falls within the Documentary genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 32% of Richard Schickel'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 Fog City Mavericks, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Richard Schickel Movies Ranked

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

★8.5
Fog City Mavericks (2007) movie poster
★8.5

Fog City Mavericks: Fog City Mavericks: The Filmmakers of San Francisco is a compelling exploration of the legendary filmmakers who call the

Fog City Mavericks

2007•Documentary
★7.8
The Adventures of Errol Flynn (2005) movie poster
★7.8

The Adventures of Errol Flynn: A documentary about the life of Errol Flynn, with recollections from friends and family.

The Adventures of Errol Flynn

2005•Documentary
★7.4
Stanley Kubrick: A Life in Pictures (2001) movie poster
★7.4

Stanley Kubrick: A Life in Pictures: With commentary from Hollywood stars, outtakes from his movies and footage from his youth, this documentary looks at Sta

Stanley Kubrick: A Life in Pictures

2001•Documentary
★7.1
Clint Eastwood: Out of the Shadows (2000) movie poster
★7.1

Clint Eastwood: Out of the Shadows: Hollywood careers are full of make-or-break moments. For Clint Eastwood, one such moment came when studio powers agreed

Clint Eastwood: Out of the Shadows

2000•Documentary
★7.0
Strangers on a Train: A Hitchcock Classic (2004) movie poster
★7.0

Strangers on a Train: A Hitchcock Classic: A retrospective look at Alfred Hitchcock's Strangers on a Train.

Strangers on a Train: A Hitchcock Classic

2004•Documentary

Full Filmography

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

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2024 BRATS Self (archive footage) (uncredited) Average Similar →
2017 Hawks on Hawks Self (archive footage) Flop Similar →
2011 Woody Allen: A Documentary Self Hit Similar →
2010 BBStory: An American Film Renaissance Self Flop Similar →
2010 Embracing Chaos: Making The African Queen Self Hit Similar →
2009 Behind The Gates: Cary Grant And Grace Kelly Self Flop Similar →
2009 For the Love of Movies: The Story of American Film Criticism Self Average Similar →
2008 In the Beginning: Quo Vadis and the Genesis of the Biblical Epic Self Average Similar →
2008 The Ultimate Romance: The Making of 'Notorious' - Flop Similar →
2008 The Making of 'Rebecca' Self Flop Similar →
2008 The Long Shadow of Dirty Harry Self Average Similar →
2008 A Moral Right: The Politics of Dirty Harry Self Flop Similar →
2008 The Evolution of Clint Eastwood Self Hit Similar →
2008 The Craft of Dirty Harry Self Average Similar →
2007 Fog City Mavericks Self Super Hit Similar →
2007 Illegal: Marked for Life Self Flop Similar →
2007 Side Street: Where Temptation Lurks Self Flop Similar →
2007 Crime Wave: The City Is Dark Self Flop Similar →
2007 Mystery Street: Murder at Harvard - Flop Similar →
2007 Where Danger Lives: White Rose for Julie - Flop Similar →
2006 The Road to Damascus: The Reinvention of Bugsy Siegel Self Flop Similar →
2006 Shadows of Suspense Self Flop Similar →
2006 Censorship and Desire Self Flop Similar →
2006 A Man Named Brando Self Flop Similar →
2006 Ask the Dust H. L. Mencken (voice) Flop Similar →
2006 The Making of Ryan's Daughter Self Flop Similar →
2006 A Streetcar in Hollywood Self Hit Similar →
2006 A Streetcar on Broadway Self Hit Similar →
2005 East of Eden: Art in Search of Life Himself Average Similar →
2005 The Adventures of Errol Flynn Self - Author and Time Film Critic Super Hit Similar →
2004 Hitchcock and Dial M Self Average Similar →
2004 Strangers on a Train: A Hitchcock Classic Self Hit Similar →
2004 Before the Fact: Suspicious Hitchcock Self Hit Similar →
2004 Hitchcock's Confession: A Look at I Confess Self Hit Similar →
2004 Guilt Trip: Hitchcock and 'The Wrong Man' Self Hit Similar →
2004 Mr. Hitchcock Meets the Smiths Self Average Similar →
2004 Hitchcock and 'Stage Fright' Self Average Similar →
2004 Leone's West Self Hit Similar →
2002 Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid: Outlaws Out of Time Self Average Similar →
2002 The Hustler: The Inside Story Himself Flop Similar →
2001 Contender: Mastering the Method Self Hit Similar →
2001 Play It Again: A Look Back at 'Play Misty for Me' Self Hit Similar →
2001 Stanley Kubrick: A Life in Pictures Self Hit Similar →
2001 The Beguiled, Misty, Don & Clint Self Flop Similar →
2000 On Cukor Self Flop Similar →
2000 Clint Eastwood: Out of the Shadows Self - 'Time' Critic and Clint Eastwood Biographer Hit Similar →
1998 Billy Wilder: The Human Comedy Self Average Similar →
1997 Big Guns Talk: The Story of the Western Self - Film Historian Flop Similar →
1997 Frank Capra's American Dream Self Average Similar →
1991 The Fred Astaire Songbook Self Flop Similar →

Richard Schickel - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Richard Schickel?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Richard Schickel is "Fog City Mavericks" with a rating of 8.5/10.

How many movies has Richard Schickel acted in?

Richard Schickel has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Richard Schickel?

Other notable films include "The Adventures of Errol Flynn", "Stanley Kubrick: A Life in Pictures", and "Clint Eastwood: Out of the Shadows".

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