Rick Lenz - Actor Profile

Rick Lenz

Acting
Updated: Apr 12, 2026
19Total Films
7.2 Highest Rated
Born: Nov 21, 1939
Birth Place: Springfield, Illinois, USA

Rick Lenz Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Rick Lenz reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 19 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 26% of Rick Lenz'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 Cactus Flower, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Rick Lenz Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Rick Lenz's career based on audience ratings.

★7.2
Cactus Flower (1969) movie poster
★7.2

Cactus Flower: A dentist pretends to be married to avoid commitment, but when he falls for his girlfriend and proposes, he must recruit

Cactus Flower

1969•Comedy
★7.1
The Shootist (1976) movie poster
★7.1

The Shootist: Afflicted with a terminal illness John Bernard Books, the last of the legendary gunfighters, quietly returns to Carson C

The Shootist

1976•Western
★7.1
Malice in Wonderland (1985) movie poster
★7.1

Malice in Wonderland: Struggling actress Hedda Hopper can't get a break in Hollywood, even though an acquaintence of hers is the extremely pow

Malice in Wonderland

1985•Comedy
★7.0
Perry Mason: The Case of the Telltale Talk Show Host (1993) movie poster
★7.0

Perry Mason: The Case of the Telltale Talk Show Host: Dr Sheila Carlin is good friends with Della who calls Perry in when she is being pestered by someone. On the theory that

Perry Mason: The Case of the Telltale Talk Show Host

1993•Drama
★6.5
Melvin and Howard (1980) movie poster
★6.5

Melvin and Howard: The story of hard-luck Melvin Dummar, who claimed to have received a will naming him an heir to the fortune of Howard Hu

Melvin and Howard

1980•Comedy

Full Filmography

Every movie Rick Lenz has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1993 Perry Mason: The Case of the Telltale Talk Show Host Nick Scanlon Hit Similar →
1991 Shadow of a Doubt Herb Hawkins Flop Similar →
1989 Oh No, Not Them Norm Flop Similar →
1987 The Three Kings - Flop Similar →
1987 In Self Defense Chris Fowler Flop Similar →
1985 Malice in Wonderland Iceman Hit Similar →
1981 Advice to the Lovelorn Prof. Jonas Miller Flop Similar →
1981 Elvis and the Beauty Queen David Briggs Flop Similar →
1980 Reunion Walker Hanson Flop Similar →
1980 Melvin and Howard Lawyer Hit Similar →
1980 The Little Dragons Dick Forginger Flop Similar →
1976 The Shootist Dobkins Hit Similar →
1975 Violence in Blue - Flop Similar →
1972 The Century Turns Chief Oliver Stamp Flop Similar →
1972 Where Does It Hurt? Lester Hammond Flop Similar →
1971 Scandalous John Jimmy Whittaker Average Similar →
1970 How Do I Love Thee? Tom Waltz Flop Similar →
1969 Cactus Flower Igor Sullivan Hit Similar →
1969 Doc Dr. Orville Truebody Flop Similar →

Rick Lenz - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Rick Lenz?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Rick Lenz is "Cactus Flower" with a rating of 7.2/10.

How many movies has Rick Lenz acted in?

Rick Lenz has been featured in at least 19 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Rick Lenz?

Other notable films include "The Shootist", "Malice in Wonderland", and "Perry Mason: The Case of the Telltale Talk Show Host".

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