Thomas F. Duffy
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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Thomas Francis Duffy (born November 9, 1955) is a versatile American character actor, writer, musician, and athlete. He is best known for playing hippie Paleontologist Dr. Robert Burke in The Lost World: Jurassic Park and as Sam Moxon, the football loving dad in Varsity Blues. Description above from the Wikipedia article Thomas F. Duffy, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Thomas F. Duffy Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Thomas F. Duffy reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 38 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Thomas F. Duffy's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 21% of Thomas F. Duffy'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 The Candidate, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Thomas F. Duffy Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Thomas F. Duffy's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Thomas F. Duffy has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Odious | Charlie | Flop | Similar → |
| 2015 | Strange Men | Tim | Flop | Similar → |
| 2011 | The Candidate | Whitman Hayes | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | Super 8 | Rooney | Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | Rubber | Xavier | Average | Similar → |
| 2008 | Spy Games: A Private Visit | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2006 | World Trade Center | NYC Command Centre Operator | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | The Standard | Dylan's Father | Flop | Similar → |
| 2005 | Gone But Not Forgotten | Chief O'Malley | Flop | Similar → |
| 2004 | The Drone Virus | Russell Wheeler | Flop | Similar → |
| 2002 | Scorcher | Anderson | Flop | Similar → |
| 1999 | Varsity Blues | Sam Moxon | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | Let the Devil Wear Black | Bartender | Flop | Similar → |
| 1998 | Poodle Springs | Fat Cop | Flop | Similar → |
| 1998 | Mercury Rising | Audey (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1997 | The Lost World: Jurassic Park | Dr. Robert Burke | Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | The Fan | FIggy (as Thomas Duffy) | Average | Similar → |
| 1996 | Independence Day | Lieutenant | Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | If Looks Could Kill | Officer Bryant (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1994 | The River Wild | Ranger | Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | Wagons East! | Clayton Ferguson | Flop | Similar → |
| 1994 | Wolf | Tom | Average | Similar → |
| 1993 | Eye of the Stranger | Ballack | Flop | Similar → |
| 1992 | To Protect and Serve | Stewart | Flop | Similar → |
| 1992 | The Waterdance | Dr. Harrison | Average | Similar → |
| 1992 | Two-Fisted Tales | Scorby (segment "Showdown") | Flop | Similar → |
| 1991 | Guilty As Charged | Evans | Flop | Similar → |
| 1991 | Out for Justice | O'Kelly | Average | Similar → |
| 1990 | State of Grace | Frankie's Man #6 | Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | The Abyss | Construction Worker | Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | Danger Zone II: Reaper's Revenge | Dumpster | Flop | Similar → |
| 1986 | Casebusters | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1985 | To Live and Die in L.A. | Second Suspect | Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | Command 5 | Lew | Flop | Similar → |
| 1984 | Getting Physical | Killer | Flop | Similar → |
| 1983 | Baby Sister | Michael Fancher | Flop | Similar → |
| 1982 | Death Wish II | Nirvana | Average | Similar → |
| 1981 | Miracle on Ice | Dave Christian | Average | Similar → |
Thomas F. Duffy - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Thomas F. Duffy?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Thomas F. Duffy is "The Candidate" with a rating of 7.5/10.
How many movies has Thomas F. Duffy acted in?
Thomas F. Duffy has been featured in at least 38 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Thomas F. Duffy?
Other notable films include "The Abyss", "To Live and Die in L.A.", and "State of Grace".