Alexander Folk

Acting

Freshness: Jan 20, 2026

23Total Films

7.5 Highest Rated

Born: May 30, 1946

Birth Place: Los Angeles, California, USA

About Alexander Folk

Alexander Folk is an American actor.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Alexander Folk reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 23 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Comedy

The majority of Alexander Folk's filmography leans towards the Comedy 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 22% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Alexander Folk remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Lost Highway, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Alexander Folk Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Alexander Folk's career based on audience ratings.

★7.5

★7.5

Lost Highway — A tormented jazz musician finds himself lost in an enigmatic story involving murder, surveillance, gangsters, doppelgäng

Lost Highway

1997•Drama

★7.2

National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation (1989) movie poster

★7.2

National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation — It's Christmastime, and the Griswolds are preparing for a family seasonal celebration. But things never run smoothly for

National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation

1989•Comedy

★6.8

The Naked Gun 2½: The Smell of Fear (1991) movie poster

★6.8

The Naked Gun 2½: The Smell of Fear — Bumbling lieutenant Frank Drebin is out to foil the big boys in the energy industry, who intend to suppress technology t

The Naked Gun 2½: The Smell of Fear

1991•Comedy

★6.7

★6.7

Dreamgirls — A trio of female soul singers cross over to the pop charts in the early 1960s, facing their own personal struggles along

Dreamgirls

2006•Drama

★6.7

★6.7

Sid and Nancy — January 1978. After their success in England, the punk rock band Sex Pistols venture out on their tour of the southern U

Sid and Nancy

1986•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Alexander Folk.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2006	Dreamgirls	Ronald White	Hit	Similar →
2000	Beautiful	Tom the Grocer	Average	Similar →
2000	Luck of the Draw	Security Guard	Flop	Similar →
1997	The Disappearance of Kevin Johnson	Police Detective	Flop	Similar →
1997	Lost Highway	Prison Official #2	Super Hit	Similar →
1997	Dilemma	Herb Endres	Flop	Similar →
1995	Showgirls	Booking Sergeant	Average	Similar →
1994	Dream Lover	Oscar	Average	Similar →
1994	State of Emergency	Security Guard	Flop	Similar →
1992	Bloodfist IV: Die Trying	Repo Man Ron	Flop	Similar →
1991	The Naked Gun 2½: The Smell of Fear	Crackhouse Cop	Hit	Similar →
1991	Absolute Strangers	Guard #1	Flop	Similar →
1990	Slumber Party Massacre III	Davis	Flop	Similar →
1990	House Party	Guard	Average	Similar →
1990	Streets	Bagley	Flop	Similar →
1989	Pucker Up and Bark Like a Dog	Cabbie	Flop	Similar →
1989	National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation	SWAT Officer	Hit	Similar →
1989	Cutting Class	Mr. Nicholson	Flop	Similar →
1989	Police Academy 6: City Under Siege	Well Dressed Man	Flop	Similar →
1988	Fright Night Part 2	Sergeant	Average	Similar →
1987	Maid to Order	Westec Guard #2	Flop	Similar →
1986	Sid and Nancy	Rikers Guard #1	Hit	Similar →
N/A	Local Haunts	Scratch	Flop	Similar →

Alexander Folk - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Alexander Folk?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Alexander Folk is "Lost Highway" with a rating of 7.5/10.

How many movies has Alexander Folk acted in?

Alexander Folk has been featured in at least 23 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Alexander Folk?

Other notable films include "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation", "The Naked Gun 2½: The Smell of Fear", and "Dreamgirls".