Steven Hill
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Steven Hill (born Solomon Krakovsky; February 24, 1922 – August 23, 2016) was an American actor. His two better-known roles are district attorney Adam Schiff on the NBC television drama series Law & Order, whom he portrayed for 10 seasons (1990–2000), and Dan Briggs, the original team leader of the Impossible Missions Force on the CBS television series Mission: Impossible, whom he portrayed in the initial season of the show (1966–1967). Description above from the Wikipedia article Paulette Goddard, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Steven Hill Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Steven Hill reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 28 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Steven Hill's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 21% of Steven Hill'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 Running on Empty, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Steven Hill Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Steven Hill's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Steven Hill has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Where's the Money, Noreen? | Brian Olmstead | Average | Similar → |
| 1993 | The Firm | F. Denton Voyles | Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | Billy Bathgate | Otto Berman | Average | Similar → |
| 1990 | White Palace | Sol Horowitz | Average | Similar → |
| 1988 | The Boost | Max Sherman | Average | Similar → |
| 1988 | Running on Empty | Donald Patterson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | Courtship | George Tyler | Flop | Similar → |
| 1986 | Brighton Beach Memoirs | Mr. Stroheim | Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | Heartburn | Rachel's Father | Average | Similar → |
| 1986 | Legal Eagles | Bower | Average | Similar → |
| 1986 | Raw Deal | Martin Lamanski | Average | Similar → |
| 1986 | On Valentine's Day | George Tyler | Flop | Similar → |
| 1986 | Between Two Women | Teddy Petherton | Flop | Similar → |
| 1984 | Garbo Talks | Walter Rolfe | Average | Similar → |
| 1984 | Teachers | Sloane | Average | Similar → |
| 1983 | Yentl | Reb Alter Vishkower | Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | Rich and Famous | Jules Levi | Flop | Similar → |
| 1981 | Eyewitness | Lieutenant Jacobs | Average | Similar → |
| 1980 | It's My Turn | Jacob Gunzinger | Average | Similar → |
| 1966 | Mission: Impossible - Old Man Out | Dan Briggs | Flop | Similar → |
| 1965 | The Slender Thread | Mark Dyson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | A Child Is Waiting | Ted Widdicombe | Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | For Whom the Bell Tolls | Agustin | Flop | Similar → |
| 1959 | Kiss Her Goodbye | Ed Wilson | Flop | Similar → |
| 1958 | The Goddess | John Tower | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | Storm Fear | Benjie | Average | Similar → |
| 1954 | Middle of the Night | George | Flop | Similar → |
| 1950 | A Lady Without Passport | Jack | Flop | Similar → |
Steven Hill - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Steven Hill?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Steven Hill is "Running on Empty" with a rating of 7.4/10.
How many movies has Steven Hill acted in?
Steven Hill has been featured in at least 28 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Steven Hill?
Other notable films include "The Slender Thread", "A Child Is Waiting", and "Yentl".