Tom Berenger
ActingAbout Tom Berenger
Tom Berenger (born May 31, 1949) is an American television and motion picture actor. He was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his portrayal of Staff Sergeant Bob Barnes in “Platoon.” He is also known for playing Jake Taylor in the “Major League” films and Thomas Beckett in the “Sniper” films.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Tom Berenger reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Action
The majority of Tom Berenger's filmography leans towards the Action 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 32% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Tom Berenger remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in A Tour of the Inferno: Revisiting 'Platoon', which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Tom Berenger Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Tom Berenger's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Tom Berenger.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Plan B | Joe Cassidy | Hit | Similar → |
| 2024 | One More Shot | Mike Marshall | Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | As Good as Dead | Sonny Kilbane | Average | Similar → |
| 2022 | Black Warrant | Nick Falconi | Average | Similar → |
| 2022 | Desperate Riders | Doc Tillman | Average | Similar → |
| 2022 | A Tale of Two Guns | Marshall McTeague | Average | Similar → |
| 2020 | Battle of the Bulge: Winter War | - | Average | Similar → |
| 2020 | Adam | Jerry | Average | Similar → |
| 2020 | Sniper: Assassin's End | Thomas Beckett | Average | Similar → |
| 2019 | 1st Born | Tucker Jefferson | Average | Similar → |
| 2018 | Brothers in Arms | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 2017 | Sniper: Ultimate Kill | Thomas Beckett | Average | Similar → |
| 2014 | Sniper: Legacy | Thomas Beckett | Average | Similar → |
| 2014 | Mr. Baseball, Bob Uecker | Self - Narrator (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 2012 | Brake | Ben Reynolds | Average | Similar → |
| 2010 | Faster | Warden | Average | Similar → |
| 2010 | Inception | Peter Browning | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | Sinners and Saints | Captain Trahan | Average | Similar → |
| 2008 | Amber Alert: Terror on the Highway | Larsan | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | The Christmas Miracle of Jonathan Toomey | Jonathan Toomey | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | Sniper 2 | Thomas Beckett | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | The Junction Boys | Paul 'Bear' Bryant | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | D-Tox | Hank | Average | Similar → |
| 2001 | Training Day | Stan Gursky | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | A Tour of the Inferno: Revisiting 'Platoon' | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | Takedown | McCoy Rollins | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | A Murder of Crows | Clifford Dubose | Average | Similar → |
| 1998 | The Gingerbread Man | Pete Randle | Average | Similar → |
| 1996 | The Substitute | Jonathan Shale | Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | Last of the Dogmen | Lewis Gates | Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | Major League II | Jake Taylor | Average | Similar → |
| 1993 | Gettysburg | Lieut. Gen. James Longstreet | Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | Sliver | Jack Lansford | Average | Similar → |
| 1993 | Sniper | Thomas Beckett | Average | Similar → |
| 1991 | At Play in the Fields of the Lord | Lewis Moon | Average | Similar → |
| 1991 | Shattered | Dan Merrick | Average | Similar → |
| 1990 | The Field | Peter - The American | Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | Born on the Fourth of July | Sergeant Hayes | Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | Major League | Jake Taylor | Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | Betrayed | Gary Simmons | Average | Similar → |
| 1988 | Shoot to Kill | Jonathan Knox | Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | Someone to Watch Over Me | Det. Mike Keegan | Average | Similar → |
| 1987 | Dear America: Letters Home from Vietnam | (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | Platoon | Sergeant Robert "Bob" Barnes | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | Rustlers' Rhapsody | Rex O'Herlihan | Average | Similar → |
| 1983 | The Big Chill | Sam Weber | Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | Eddie and the Cruisers | Frank Ridgeway | Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | The Dogs of War | Drew | Average | Similar → |
| 1977 | Looking for Mr. Goodbar | Gary | Average | Similar → |
| 1977 | The Sentinel | Man at End | Average | Similar → |
Tom Berenger - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Tom Berenger?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Tom Berenger is "A Tour of the Inferno: Revisiting 'Platoon'" with a rating of 8.5/10.
How many movies has Tom Berenger acted in?
Tom Berenger has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Tom Berenger?
Other notable films include "Inception", "Platoon", and "Training Day".