Robert Burr

Acting

Freshness: Jan 13, 2026

16Total Films

9.0 Highest Rated

Born: Mar 5, 1922

Birth Place: Jersey City, New Jersey, USA

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Robert Burr reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 16 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Robert Burr'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 6% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Robert Burr remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in A Love Affair: The Eleanor and Lou Gehrig Story, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Robert Burr Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Robert Burr's career based on audience ratings.

★9.0

A Love Affair: The Eleanor and Lou Gehrig Story (1978) movie poster

★9.0

A Love Affair: The Eleanor and Lou Gehrig Story — One of the most moving stories in the annals of sports is presented in this true drama documenting the love affair of ba

A Love Affair: The Eleanor and Lou Gehrig Story

1978•Drama

★6.4

★6.4

The Seven-Ups — A tough detective who is part of an elite New York City unit is trying to find out who killed his partner, but uncovers

The Seven-Ups

1973•Action

★6.0

★6.0

Ghost Story — Four successful elderly gentlemen, members of the Chowder Society, share a gruesome, 50-year-old secret. When one of Edw

Ghost Story

1981•Horror

★5.9

A Return to Salem's Lot (1987) movie poster

★5.9

A Return to Salem's Lot — Anthropologist Joe Weber takes his son on a trip to the New England town of Salem's Lot, unaware of its vampire populati

A Return to Salem's Lot

1987•Horror

★5.6

The Possession of Joel Delaney (1972) movie poster

★5.6

The Possession of Joel Delaney — An upper-class Manhattan divorcee comes to believe that her brother is possessed by the spirit of a serial killer who be

The Possession of Joel Delaney

1972•Horror

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Robert Burr.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2005	Possessed	Beauregard Yates, Esq.	Flop	Similar →
1992	Out on a Limb	Travis	Flop	Similar →
1991	Blood Ties	Dragomir	Flop	Similar →
1987	A Return to Salem's Lot	Doctor Fenton	Average	Similar →
1983	Angel of H.E.A.T.	Android	Flop	Similar →
1982	A Little Sex	Joe Donovan	Flop	Similar →
1981	Ghost Story	Principal	Average	Similar →
1981	Tattoo	Ralph	Flop	Similar →
1980	Look Back in Anger	Cliff Lewis	Flop	Similar →
1978	The Trial of the Moke	William Shafter	Average	Similar →
1978	A Love Affair: The Eleanor and Lou Gehrig Story	Joe Durso	Super Hit	Similar →
1977	Black Fist	Logan	Flop	Similar →
1976	The Tenth Level	Mr. Hughes	Flop	Similar →
1973	The Seven-Ups	Lt. Hanes	Average	Similar →
1973	Honor Thy Father	Lawyer Kreiger	Flop	Similar →
1972	The Possession of Joel Delaney	Ted Benson	Average	Similar →

Robert Burr - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Robert Burr?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Robert Burr is "A Love Affair: The Eleanor and Lou Gehrig Story" with a rating of 9.0/10.

How many movies has Robert Burr acted in?

Robert Burr has been featured in at least 16 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Robert Burr?

Other notable films include "The Seven-Ups", "Ghost Story", and "A Return to Salem's Lot".