
Louis Zorich
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Louis Zorich (February 12, 1924 – January 30, 2018) was an American actor. He played sporting goods salesman Burt Buchman, Paul Buchman's father, on the NBC series Mad About You from 1993 to 1999.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Louis Zorich reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 46 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Louis Zorich'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 30% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Louis Zorich remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Olympia, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Louis Zorich Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Louis Zorich's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Louis Zorich.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Olympia | Himself | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | No Pay, Nudity | Lester's Father | Flop | Similar → |
| 2016 | Starring Austin Pendleton | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | Arthur Miller: A Man of His Century | Self - Actor | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | Emily & Tim | Tim (Segment 6) | Average | Similar → |
| 2015 | Irene & Marie | Nick | Flop | Similar → |
| 2013 | Run It | Angelo | Flop | Similar → |
| 2011 | A Bird of the Air | Stowalski | Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | Detachment | Grampa | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | Running Funny | Stan | Flop | Similar → |
| 2006 | The Armenian Genocide | Turkish Court Martial Trial Transcript (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 2004 | A Hole in One | Sammy | Flop | Similar → |
| 2001 | Friends and Family | Marvin Levine | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | A Fish in the Bathtub | Morris | Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | Joe the King | Judge | Average | Similar → |
| 1997 | Kiss & Tell | Louis | Flop | Similar → |
| 1995 | Young at Heart | Joe Garaventi | Flop | Similar → |
| 1994 | The World of Jim Henson | Self (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | Missing Pieces | Ochenko | Average | Similar → |
| 1991 | City of Hope | Mayor Baci | Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | Bloodhounds of Broadway | Mindy | Average | Similar → |
| 1988 | Dirty Rotten Scoundrels | Greek Millionaire | Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | Cheap Shots | Louie Constantine | Flop | Similar → |
| 1986 | Where Are the Children? | Kragopoulos | Average | Similar → |
| 1986 | Club Paradise | Swiss Buissnessman | Flop | Similar → |
| 1985 | Flanagan | Lerner | Flop | Similar → |
| 1985 | Death of a Salesman | Ben Loman | Hit | Similar → |
| 1984 | The Muppets Take Manhattan | Pete | Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | Nurse | John Bloom | Flop | Similar → |
| 1977 | Charles Ives: A Good Dissonance Like a Man | George W. Chadwick | Flop | Similar → |
| 1976 | W.C. Fields and Me | Gene Fowler | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1975 | The Seagull | Dorn | Flop | Similar → |
| 1974 | Antigone | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1974 | Sunday in the Country | Dinelli | Average | Similar → |
| 1974 | Newman's Law | Frank Lo Falcone | Average | Similar → |
| 1974 | For Pete's Sake | Nick | Average | Similar → |
| 1974 | Antigone | Jonas (1st Guard) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1974 | The Rehearsal | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1973 | The Don Is Dead | Mitch | Average | Similar → |
| 1973 | Honor Thy Father | Joe Notario | Flop | Similar → |
| 1971 | Made For Each Other | Pandora's Father | Flop | Similar → |
| 1971 | Fiddler on the Roof | Constable | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | They Might Be Giants | 2nd Sanitation Man | Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | Cold Turkey | Douglas Truesdale (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1969 | Popi | Penebaz | Average | Similar → |
| 1968 | Coogan's Bluff | Taxi Driver | Average | Similar → |
Louis Zorich - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Louis Zorich?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Louis Zorich is "Olympia" with a rating of 8.0/10.
How many movies has Louis Zorich acted in?
Louis Zorich has been featured in at least 46 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Louis Zorich?
Other notable films include "W.C. Fields and Me", "Fiddler on the Roof", and "Detachment".




