Rick Overton
ActingAbout Rick Overton
Raised in New Jersey and New York, Overton comes from a musical family. His father, Hal Overton, was Thelonious Monk's big band arranger as well as a music teacher at the Juilliard Institute. His mother, Nancy Overton aka Anne Swain Overton, sang in personal appearances as a member of The Chordettes, the girl group most famous for their singles "Lollipop" and "Mr. Sandman". Rick has dabbled in the music industry himself as he plays the harmonica occasionally with local blues bands. Rick began his stand-up career while in high school as one half of the comedy team "Overton & Sullivan" but eventually went solo as he broke in at the New York Improvisation in the early 1970s. IMDb Mini Biography By: Maggie Houtz
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Rick Overton reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Comedy
The majority of Rick Overton'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 30% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Rick Overton remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Groundhog Day, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Rick Overton Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Rick Overton's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Rick Overton.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Robin's Wish | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Mother's Little Helpers | Danny Ray | Average | Similar → |
| 2018 | Duck Duck Goose | Stanley (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 2018 | A Futile and Stupid Gesture | First Publisher | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | Dave Made a Maze | Hobo | Average | Similar → |
| 2017 | Escaping Dad | Tulsa Ted | Average | Similar → |
| 2017 | Dying Laughing | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 2014 | Such Good People | Sidney Talmadge | Flop | Similar → |
| 2014 | A Haunted House 2 | Professor Wilde | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | Noobz | Martin Wilson | Average | Similar → |
| 2012 | Meridian | Alan Greggs | Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | The Seven Year Hitch | D. Green | Average | Similar → |
| 2012 | Alone Up There | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | Bad Teacher | Philip | Average | Similar → |
| 2010 | Dinner for Schmucks | Chuck | Average | Similar → |
| 2010 | A Fork in the Road | Sheriff Thompson | Average | Similar → |
| 2010 | Jelly | Tad Wasserstein | Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | I Am Comic | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 2009 | The Informant! | Terry Wilson | Average | Similar → |
| 2009 | Wonder Woman | Slick (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | A Plumm Summer | Agent Brinkman | Average | Similar → |
| 2008 | Cloverfield | Frantic Man | Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | Heckler | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | The Astronaut Farmer | Arnold 'Arnie' Millard | Average | Similar → |
| 2005 | Fun with Dick and Jane | Head Shop Clerk | Average | Similar → |
| 2005 | The Aristocrats | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 2005 | Family Plan | Owens | Average | Similar → |
| 2004 | Fat Albert | Coach Gillespie | Flop | Similar → |
| 2004 | Motocross Kids | Hook | Flop | Similar → |
| 2004 | Taxi | Man at Taxi Convention | Average | Similar → |
| 2003 | Northfork | Rudolph | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | Eight Legged Freaks | Pete Willis | Average | Similar → |
| 2001 | Jackpot | Roland | Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | EDtv | Barry | Average | Similar → |
| 1998 | My Giant | Director | Flop | Similar → |
| 1998 | Devil in the Flesh | Dr. Milletson | Average | Similar → |
| 1997 | The Love Bug | The General | Average | Similar → |
| 1993 | Mrs. Doubtfire | Maitre D' | Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | Groundhog Day | Ralph | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | The Rocketeer | South Seas Patron | Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | Blind Fury | Tector Pike | Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | Traxx | Frank Williams | Average | Similar → |
| 1988 | Earth Girls Are Easy | Dr. Rick | Average | Similar → |
| 1988 | Willow | Franjean | Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | Willow: The Making of an Adventure | Franjean | Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | Modern Girls | Marsalis | Average | Similar → |
| 1986 | Gung Ho | Googie | Average | Similar → |
| 1985 | Stripper | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1984 | Beverly Hills Cop | Bonded Warehouse Night Supervisor | Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | Young Doctors in Love | Dr. Thurman Flicker | Flop | Similar → |
Rick Overton - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Rick Overton?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Rick Overton is "Groundhog Day" with a rating of 7.6/10.
How many movies has Rick Overton acted in?
Rick Overton has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Rick Overton?
Other notable films include "Wonder Woman", "Beverly Hills Cop", and "Mrs. Doubtfire".