John Seitz

Acting

Freshness: Jan 26, 2026

24Total Films

7.6 Highest Rated

Born: Nov 16, 1937

Birth Place: Louisville, Kentucky, USA

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of John Seitz reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 24 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of John Seitz's filmography leans towards the Drama 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 25% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), John Seitz remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in JFK, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best John Seitz Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from John Seitz's career based on audience ratings.

★7.6

★7.6

JFK: Follows the investigation into the assassination of President John F. Kennedy led by New Orleans district attorney Jim G

JFK

1991•Drama

★7.1

★7.1

The Hudsucker Proxy: A naive business graduate is installed as president of a manufacturing company as part of a stock scam.

The Hudsucker Proxy

1994•Comedy

★7.0

★7.0

Talk Radio: A rude, contemptuous talk show host becomes overwhelmed by the hatred that surrounds his program just before it goes nat

Talk Radio

1988•Drama

★6.8

★6.8

Presumed Innocent: Rusty Sabich is a deputy prosecutor engaged in an obsessive affair with a coworker who is murdered. Soon after, he's acc

Presumed Innocent

1990•Mystery

★6.5

★6.5

Forced March: Ben Kline is an American television star and a bankable name, who is cast to portray the Hungarian writer Miklos Radnoti

Forced March

1989•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of John Seitz.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2001	The Next Big Thing	Mr. Chesick	Flop	Similar →
2001	Chelsea Walls	Dean	Flop	Similar →
2001	The Bread, My Sweet	Massimo	Flop	Similar →
2000	Perfect Murder, Perfect Town: JonBenét and the City of Boulder	Bill McReynolds	Average	Similar →
1999	The Confession	Older Assistant D.A.	Average	Similar →
1997	G.I. Jane	JAG	Hit	Similar →
1997	Night Falls on Manhattan	Captain #2	Average	Similar →
1996	Blood and Wine	Frank	Average	Similar →
1994	The Hudsucker Proxy	Benny	Hit	Similar →
1992	Citizen Cohn	Secretary of the Army Robert Stevens	Average	Similar →
1991	JFK	General Lemnitzer	Super Hit	Similar →
1991	Darrow	Jacob Loeb	Flop	Similar →
1991	Out of the Rain	Nat Reade	Flop	Similar →
1990	Presumed Innocent	Louis Balestrieri	Hit	Similar →
1990	Largo Desolato	2nd Visitor	Flop	Similar →
1989	Forced March	Walter Hardy	Hit	Similar →
1989	Day One	Ralph A. Bard	Average	Similar →
1988	Talk Radio	Bob (voice)	Hit	Similar →
1988	Call Me	Pressure	Flop	Similar →
1987	Five Corners	Sullivan	Average	Similar →
1986	A Deadly Business	Coglin	Flop	Similar →
1985	Hard Choices	Sheriff Mavis Johnson	Flop	Similar →
1981	The Prowler	Pat Kingsley	Average	Similar →
1979	The Outsider	Mr Flaherty	Flop	Similar →

John Seitz - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of John Seitz?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring John Seitz is "JFK" with a rating of 7.6/10.

How many movies has John Seitz acted in?

John Seitz has been featured in at least 24 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by John Seitz?

Other notable films include "The Hudsucker Proxy", "Talk Radio", and "Presumed Innocent".