Robert Covarrubias - Actor Profile

Robert Covarrubias

Acting
Updated: Apr 18, 2026
18Total Films
7.4 Highest Rated
Born: Dec 6, 1950
Birth Place: Boyle Heights, Los Angeles, California, USA

Robert Covarrubias Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Robert Covarrubias reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 18 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 39% of Robert Covarrubias'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 Terminal, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Robert Covarrubias Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Robert Covarrubias's career based on audience ratings.

★7.4
The Terminal (2004) movie poster
★7.4

The Terminal: An Eastern European tourist unexpectedly finds himself stranded in JFK airport, and must take up temporary residence the

The Terminal

2004•Comedy
★7.1
Sideways (2004) movie poster
★7.1

Sideways: Two middle-aged men embark on a spiritual journey through Californian wine country. One is an unpublished novelist suffe

Sideways

2004•Comedy
★7.1
Brother (2000) movie poster
★7.1

Brother: A Japanese Yakuza gangster's deadly existence in his homeland gets him exiled to Los Angeles, where he is taken in by hi

Brother

2000•Crime
★7.1
Boulevard Nights (1979) movie poster
★7.1

Boulevard Nights: Raymond Avila is an ex-gang member trying to build a future. His kid brother Chuco is a sullen low-rider still caught up

Boulevard Nights

1979•Drama
★7.0
Jackals (1986) movie poster
★7.0

Jackals: Cops in a small town near the Mexican border find themselves caught up in a scheme that smuggles illegal aliens into the

Jackals

1986•Action

Full Filmography

Every movie Robert Covarrubias has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2004 Sideways Miles's Building Manager Hit Similar →
2004 The Terminal Janitor Hit Similar →
2002 Terminal Error Kenny Flop Similar →
2000 Brother Mexican Mafia Officer Hit Similar →
2000 Crash Point Zero Vargas Flop Similar →
1994 Cosmic Slop Hispanic Leader (segment 'Space Traders') Flop Similar →
1993 Fire in the Sky Ray Melendez Hit Similar →
1990 Dead Men Don't Die Carlos Flop Similar →
1990 Ghost Dad Man In Waiting Room Flop Similar →
1990 Gunsmoke: The Last Apache Bartender Hit Similar →
1990 Sweet 15 Jorge Flop Similar →
1988 Vibes Waiter Average Similar →
1988 Sunset Jail Inmates Average Similar →
1987 Project X Rodriguez (MP) Average Similar →
1986 When the Bough Breaks Andy Average Similar →
1986 Jackals Ramon Hit Similar →
1985 Stand Alone Tattoo Flop Similar →
1979 Boulevard Nights Toby Hit Similar →

Robert Covarrubias - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Robert Covarrubias?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Robert Covarrubias is "The Terminal" with a rating of 7.4/10.

How many movies has Robert Covarrubias acted in?

Robert Covarrubias has been featured in at least 18 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Robert Covarrubias?

Other notable films include "Sideways", "Brother", and "Boulevard Nights".

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