Vance Colvig

Acting

Freshness: Jan 24, 2026

14Total Films

7.3 Highest Rated

Born: Mar 9, 1918

Birth Place: San Francisco, California, USA

About Vance Colvig

Vance DeBar Colvig Jr. was an American character actor. He was the first to portray Bozo the Clown on a Harmon-licensed television program and lent his voice to the Chopper bulldog character on The Yogi the Bear Show. In the 1980s, he made guest appearances in various television series and music videos. Description above from the Wikipedia article Vance Colvig, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Vance Colvig reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 14 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Comedy

The majority of Vance Colvig'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 29% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Vance Colvig remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Rodney Dangerfield: Opening Night at Rodney's Place, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Vance Colvig Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Vance Colvig's career based on audience ratings.

★7.3

Rodney Dangerfield: Opening Night at Rodney's Place (1989) movie poster

★7.3

Rodney Dangerfield: Opening Night at Rodney's Place: Cable TV Special. Rodney Auditions for an adult movie and finds out all men are not created equal. Get ready for a wild

Rodney Dangerfield: Opening Night at Rodney's Place

1989•Comedy

★6.9

★6.9

American Pop: The history of American popular music runs parallel with the history of a Russian Jewish immigrant family, with each mal

American Pop

1981•Animation

★6.9

★6.9

Barfly: Downtrodden writer Henry and distressed goddess Wanda aren't exactly husband and wife: they're wedded to their bar stool

Barfly

1987•Comedy

★6.7

★6.7

UHF: The eccentric new manager of a UHF television channel tries to save the station from financial ruin with an odd array of

UHF

1989•Comedy

★6.2

★6.2

The Boys Next Door: Roy and Bo leave their small town the weekend after graduation for a short road trip to LA. Soon, they find themselves l

The Boys Next Door

1986•Crime

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Vance Colvig.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1992	Boris and Natasha	One-Eyed Man	Flop	Similar →
1989	UHF	Bum	Hit	Similar →
1989	Rodney Dangerfield: Opening Night at Rodney's Place	Smitty	Hit	Similar →
1988	Big Top Pee-wee	Clownie	Flop	Similar →
1988	Arizona Heat	Mr. Gordon	Flop	Similar →
1988	Track 29	Mr. Ennis	Flop	Similar →
1988	Mortuary Academy	Uncle Willard	Flop	Similar →
1987	Barfly	Alcoholic Man	Hit	Similar →
1987	Dudes	Hezekiah	Average	Similar →
1987	Maid to Order	Man with Newspapers	Flop	Similar →
1986	The Boys Next Door	Old Man	Average	Similar →
1986	My Chauffeur	Doolittle	Average	Similar →
1981	American Pop	Hobo #1	Hit	Similar →
1980	For the Love of It	Old Hippie	Flop	Similar →

Vance Colvig - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Vance Colvig?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Vance Colvig is "Rodney Dangerfield: Opening Night at Rodney's Place" with a rating of 7.3/10.

How many movies has Vance Colvig acted in?

Vance Colvig has been featured in at least 14 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Vance Colvig?

Other notable films include "American Pop", "Barfly", and "UHF".