Spencer Milligan

Acting

Freshness: Feb 05, 2026

7Total Films

6.9 Highest Rated

Born: Sep 10, 1937

Birth Place: Oak Park, Illinois, USA

About Spencer Milligan

American actor best known for the role of Rick Marshall, the father of Will and Holly Marshall on Land of the Lost.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Spencer Milligan reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 7 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: TV Movie

The majority of Spencer Milligan's filmography leans towards the TV Movie 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 29% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Spencer Milligan remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Sleeper, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Spencer Milligan Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Spencer Milligan's career based on audience ratings.

★6.9

★6.9

Sleeper: Miles Monroe, a clarinet-playing health food store proprietor, is revived out of cryostasis 200 years into a future worl

Sleeper

1973•Comedy

★6.5

★6.5

The Photographer: A murder story with a comedic twist. A famous photographer uses his models for more than taking pictures. He needs them

The Photographer

1974•Drama

★5.3

★5.3

You Ruined My Life: "You Ruined My Life" was a cute TV movie (from the Wonderful World of Disney movies that they show on Saturday or Sunday

You Ruined My Life

1987•Family

★4.8

★4.8

Terror Among Us: A convicted rapist continually violates his parole but slips through the cracks of the justice system until his crimes e

Terror Among Us

1981•Thriller

★4.5

Alcatraz: The Whole Shocking Story (1980) movie poster

★4.5

Alcatraz: The Whole Shocking Story: Filmed on location at Alcatraz Island, this two-part "whole story" actually concentrates on a handful of the denizens be

Alcatraz: The Whole Shocking Story

1980•Crime

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Spencer Milligan.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1987	You Ruined My Life	Detective	Flop	Similar →
1981	Terror Among Us	Alex	Flop	Similar →
1980	Alcatraz: The Whole Shocking Story	Fred Haskell	Flop	Similar →
1976	The Keegans	Pat Keegan	Flop	Similar →
1975	The Man from Clover Grove	Fester McLong	Flop	Similar →
1974	The Photographer	Clinton Webber	Hit	Similar →
1973	Sleeper	Jeb Hrmthmg	Hit	Similar →

Spencer Milligan - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Spencer Milligan?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Spencer Milligan is "Sleeper" with a rating of 6.9/10.

How many movies has Spencer Milligan acted in?

Spencer Milligan has been featured in at least 7 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Spencer Milligan?

Other notable films include "The Photographer", "You Ruined My Life", and "Terror Among Us".