Jack Rader - Actor Profile

Jack Rader

Acting
Freshness: Jan 13, 2026
36Total Films
7.5 Highest Rated
Born: Feb 23, 1921
Birth Place: Los Angeles, California, USA

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Jack Rader reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 36 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Jack Rader'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 17% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Jack Rader remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Friendly Fire, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Jack Rader Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Jack Rader's career based on audience ratings.

★7.5
Friendly Fire (1980) movie poster
★7.5

Friendly Fire — In March 1970, a U.S. Army officer arrived at the Iowa farm of Peg and Gene Mullen and informed them that their son Mich

Friendly Fire

1980•Drama
★7.4
Manhunt: Search for the Night Stalker (1989) movie poster
★7.4

Manhunt: Search for the Night Stalker — Based on the true story of Richard "The Night Stalker" Ramirez who terrorized California in 1985 and the two Los Angeles

Manhunt: Search for the Night Stalker

1989•Drama
★6.8
The Journey of Natty Gann (1985) movie poster
★6.8

The Journey of Natty Gann — America is in the depths of the Great Depression. Families drift apart when faraway jobs beckon. A courageous young girl

The Journey of Natty Gann

1985•Adventure
★6.8
The Blob (1988) movie poster
★6.8

The Blob — In Arborville, California, three high school students try to protect their hometown from a gelatinous alien life form th

The Blob

1988•Horror
★6.7
Black Sunday (1977) movie poster
★6.7

Black Sunday — An Israeli anti-terrorist agent must stop a disgruntled Vietnam vet cooperating in a Black September PLO plot to commit

Black Sunday

1977•Action

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Jack Rader.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2000 Price of Glory Marata Flop Similar →
1996 True Crime Mr. Tarnley Average Similar →
1995 Outbreak Police Chief Fowler Hit Similar →
1994 The Scout Mr. Lacy Flop Similar →
1994 The Road Killers Wilcox Flop Similar →
1994 Dead Man's Revenge Hawkins Flop Similar →
1992 Honor Thy Mother - Average Similar →
1991 Aftermath: A Test of Love Skip Koslowsky Average Similar →
1991 Fire! Trapped on the 37th Floor Lloyd Flop Similar →
1989 Manhunt: Search for the Night Stalker Captain Robert Grimm Hit Similar →
1989 Everybody's Baby: The Rescue of Jessica McClure James White Average Similar →
1988 David Dick Hafdahl Average Similar →
1988 The Blob Col. Hargis Hit Similar →
1988 Braddock: Missing in Action III Littlejohn Average Similar →
1987 Penitentiary III Fred Flop Similar →
1987 The Betty Ford Story Long Beach Doctor Flop Similar →
1986 The Deliberate Stranger - Average Similar →
1985 Wild Horses Dick Post Flop Similar →
1985 The Journey of Natty Gann Employment Agent Hit Similar →
1984 Who Will Love My Children? Alfred Johnson Average Similar →
1984 When She Says No Al Strangis Flop Similar →
1982 Illusions C.J. Forrester Average Similar →
1981 The Choice Elaine's Husband Flop Similar →
1980 Friendly Fire Sgt. Fitzgerald Super Hit Similar →
1980 Alcatraz: The Whole Shocking Story Weinhold Flop Similar →
1979 Flesh & Blood Charlie Average Similar →
1979 Diary of a Teenage Hitchhiker Sean Burke Average Similar →
1979 The Onion Field IAD Captain Average Similar →
1978 The Star Wars Holiday Special Imperial Guard Officer Flop Similar →
1978 Child of Glass Sheriff Muncey Flop Similar →
1978 Gray Lady Down Harkness Average Similar →
1978 Having Babies III - Flop Similar →
1977 Alexander: The Other Side of Dawn Jack Average Similar →
1977 Black Sunday Pearson Hit Similar →
1976 I Want to Keep My Baby! Ralph Martelli Average Similar →
1970 Barbara Max Flop Similar →

Jack Rader - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Jack Rader?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Jack Rader is "Friendly Fire" with a rating of 7.5/10.

How many movies has Jack Rader acted in?

Jack Rader has been featured in at least 36 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Jack Rader?

Other notable films include "Manhunt: Search for the Night Stalker", "The Journey of Natty Gann", and "The Blob".