Robert 'Big Buck' Maffei

Acting

Freshness: Jan 24, 2026

5Total Films

5.9 Highest Rated

Born: Jul 13, 1930

Birth Place: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Robert 'Big Buck' Maffei reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 5 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Comedy

The majority of Robert 'Big Buck' Maffei'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 0% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Robert 'Big Buck' Maffei remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Nice Dreams, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Robert 'Big Buck' Maffei Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Robert 'Big Buck' Maffei's career based on audience ratings.

★5.9

★5.9

Nice Dreams: Nice Dreams - it rhymes with ice creams. And that's what Cheech and Chong are selling in this thoroughly wacky comedy. T

Nice Dreams

1981•Comedy

★5.2

Atlantis: The Lost Continent (1961) movie poster

★5.2

Atlantis: The Lost Continent: A Greek Fisherman brings an Atlantean Princess back to her homeland which is the mythical city of Atlantis. He is enslav

Atlantis: The Lost Continent

1961•Adventure

★2.2

Magic Christmas Tree (1964) movie poster

★2.2

Magic Christmas Tree: A boy is given a ring by an old witch, he uses the ring to bring upon a magic Christmas that grants him 3 wishes.

Magic Christmas Tree

1964•Family

★0.0

Lost in Space - No Place to Hide (1965) movie poster

★0.0

Lost in Space - No Place to Hide: The Robinsons, Earth's first family of outer space, head to colonize Alpha Centauri in their flying saucer, the Gemini 1

Lost in Space - No Place to Hide

1965•Sci-Fi

★0.0

★0.0

Carnival Nights: Jack Benny presents a variety hour with a carnival theme that stars Lucille Ball, Johnny Carson, Ben Blue, and Paul Reve

Carnival Nights

1968•Comedy

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Robert 'Big Buck' Maffei.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1981	Nice Dreams	Big Guy in the Door Way	Average	Similar →
1968	Carnival Nights	Giant (uncredited)	Flop	Similar →
1965	Lost in Space - No Place to Hide	Giant Cyclops	Flop	Similar →
1964	Magic Christmas Tree	Greed	Flop	Similar →
1961	Atlantis: The Lost Continent	Andex the Giant (uncredited)	Flop	Similar →

Robert 'Big Buck' Maffei - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Robert 'Big Buck' Maffei?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Robert 'Big Buck' Maffei is "Nice Dreams" with a rating of 5.9/10.

How many movies has Robert 'Big Buck' Maffei acted in?

Robert 'Big Buck' Maffei has been featured in at least 5 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Robert 'Big Buck' Maffei?

Other notable films include "Atlantis: The Lost Continent", "Magic Christmas Tree", and "Lost in Space - No Place to Hide".