Sam Robards
ActingAbout Sam Robards
Sam Prideaux Robards (born December 16, 1961) is an American actor. He is best known for his film roles in American Beauty (1999) and A.I. Artificial Intelligence (2001). For his performance in the Broadway production of The Man Who Had All the Luck, he received a nomination for the Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Play. Description above from the Wikipedia article Sam Robards, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Sam Robards Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Sam Robards reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 45 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Sam Robards's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 38% of Sam Robards'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 On Golden Pond, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Sam Robards Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Sam Robards's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Sam Robards has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Punch | David/Raf's Dad | Flop | Similar → |
| 2025 | Isle Child | Thomas Miller | Flop | Similar → |
| 2024 | Space Cadet | Rex's Dad (Calvin Simpson) | Average | Similar → |
| 2022 | Isle of Hope | William | Flop | Similar → |
| 2018 | Where Is Kyra? | Carl | Average | Similar → |
| 2016 | The Late Bloomer | Dr. Lawson | Flop | Similar → |
| 2016 | Her Secret Sessions | Jack | Flop | Similar → |
| 2014 | Grand Street | Gary | Flop | Similar → |
| 2011 | The Art of Getting By | Jack Sargent | Hit | Similar → |
| 2009 | The Rebound | Frank | Hit | Similar → |
| 2009 | Perestroika | Alexander aka "Sasha" Greenberg | Flop | Similar → |
| 2008 | Che: Part One | Tad Szulc | Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | The Other Side of the Tracks | David | Flop | Similar → |
| 2007 | Awake | Clayton Beresford Sr. | Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | Marmalade | Roger | Flop | Similar → |
| 2004 | Surviving Eden | Gary Gold | Flop | Similar → |
| 2004 | Catch That Kid | Tom Phillips | Average | Similar → |
| 2004 | The Blackwater Lightship | Paul | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | Obsessed | David Stillman | Flop | Similar → |
| 2001 | Life as a House | David Dokos | Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | A.I. Artificial Intelligence | Henry Swinton | Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | On Golden Pond | Bill Ray | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | The Warden | Axel | Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | Hamlet | Fortinbras | Flop | Similar → |
| 2000 | Bounce | Todd Exner | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | Black and Blue | Mike Riordan | Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | American Beauty | Jim Berkley | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | Love from Ground Zero | Henry (voice) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1997 | The Trial of Adolf Eichmann | Avraham Aviel (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 1997 | Dinner and Driving | Frank | Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | The Man Who Captured Eichmann | David | Average | Similar → |
| 1996 | Beautiful Girls | Steve Rossmore | Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | Donor Unknown | David Bausch | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | Prêt-à-Porter | Regina's Assistant | Flop | Similar → |
| 1994 | Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle | Harold Ross | Average | Similar → |
| 1993 | The Ballad of Little Jo | Jasper Hill | Average | Similar → |
| 1989 | Casualties of War | Chaplain Kirk | Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | Pancho Barnes | Gene McKendry | Flop | Similar → |
| 1988 | Bird | Moscowitz | Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | Bright Lights, Big City | Rich Vanier | Average | Similar → |
| 1985 | Into Thin Air | Stephen Walker | Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | Not Quite Paradise | Mike | Flop | Similar → |
| 1985 | Fandango | Kenneth Waggener | Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | Jacobo Timerman: Prisoner Without a Name, Cell Without a Number | Daniel Timerman | Flop | Similar → |
| 1982 | Tempest | Freddy | Average | Similar → |
Sam Robards - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Sam Robards?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Sam Robards is "On Golden Pond" with a rating of 8.3/10.
How many movies has Sam Robards acted in?
Sam Robards has been featured in at least 45 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Sam Robards?
Other notable films include "American Beauty", "Donor Unknown", and "A.I. Artificial Intelligence".