Charles Lanyer

Acting

Freshness: Jan 23, 2026

11Total Films

10.0 Highest Rated

Born: Jul 10, 1942

Birth Place: Kirkland, Washington, USA

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Charles Lanyer reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 11 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Thriller

The majority of Charles Lanyer's filmography leans towards the Thriller 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 36% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Charles Lanyer remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Kids Don't Tell, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Charles Lanyer Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Charles Lanyer's career based on audience ratings.

★10.0

★10.0

Kids Don't Tell: When a documentary-maker begins to make a film about child sexual abuse, the subject begins to eat into him and affect h

Kids Don't Tell

1985•Drama

★7.0

★7.0

Die Hard 2: One year after his heroics in Los Angeles, John McClane is an off-duty cop who is the wrong guy in the wrong place at th

Die Hard 2

1990•Action

★7.0

★7.0

Special Bulletin: An evening of TV programming is interrupted by breaking news: in Charleston, South Carolina, two Coast Guard personnel a

Special Bulletin

1983•TV Movie

★6.5

★6.5

The Stepfather: Seemingly mild-mannered Henry Morrison has just murdered his entire family. After adopting a new identity and skipping t

The Stepfather

1987•Horror

★5.6

The Astronaut's Wife (1999) movie poster

★5.6

The Astronaut's Wife: When astronaut Spencer Armacost returns to Earth after a mission that nearly cost him his life, he decides to take a des

The Astronaut's Wife

1999•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Charles Lanyer.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2000	The Last Producer	Biderman	Flop	Similar →
1999	The Astronaut's Wife	Spencer's Doctor	Average	Similar →
1998	Hard	Det. Tom Ellis	Average	Similar →
1990	Die Hard 2	Justice Man	Hit	Similar →
1990	Fire Birds	Darren Phillips	Flop	Similar →
1987	Top Kids	Henry Ford	Flop	Similar →
1987	The Stepfather	Dr. Bondurant	Hit	Similar →
1986	The Delos Adventure	Dr. James DeKalb	Flop	Similar →
1985	Kids Don't Tell	Scotty	Super Hit	Similar →
1983	Special Bulletin	Merritt Cunningham	Hit	Similar →
1982	Alice at the Palace	Lion	Average	Similar →

Charles Lanyer - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Charles Lanyer?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Charles Lanyer is "Kids Don't Tell" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Charles Lanyer acted in?

Charles Lanyer has been featured in at least 11 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Charles Lanyer?

Other notable films include "Die Hard 2", "Special Bulletin", and "The Stepfather".