Allan Rich
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Allan Rich (born Benjamin Norman Schultz; (February 8, 1926 – August 22, 2020) was an American character actor, author and activist. Allan Rich was one of the many alleged communist sympathizers blacklisted in the 1950s Hollywood blacklist. He mentored Rene Russo in the world of acting and also played a judge in Hill Street Blues. Rich was the co-founder of non-profit organization We Care About Kids, which produces educational short films for middle and high school youths. Description above from the Wikipedia article Allan Rich, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Allan Rich Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Allan Rich reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Allan Rich's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 48% of Allan Rich's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains The Ordeal of Bill Carney, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Allan Rich Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Allan Rich's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Allan Rich has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | The Last Laugh | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | Wish I Was Here | Rabbi Twersky | Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | The Last Word | Francis | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | Rise: Blood Hunter | Harrison | Flop | Similar → |
| 2007 | The Memory Thief | Zvi | Flop | Similar → |
| 2007 | Man in the Chair | Speed | Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | The Alibi | Klump | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | The Burial Society | Hy Leibowitz | Average | Similar → |
| 2001 | Skippy | Gordan Gates | Flop | Similar → |
| 1997 | Amistad | Judge Juttson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | Out to Sea | Sebastian | Average | Similar → |
| 1996 | The Rich Man's Wife | Bill Adolphe | Flop | Similar → |
| 1996 | Jack | Dr. Benfante | Average | Similar → |
| 1995 | Two Much | Reverend Larrabee | Flop | Similar → |
| 1995 | National Lampoon's Favorite Deadly Sins | Ziggy Brillman | Flop | Similar → |
| 1994 | Disclosure | Ben Heller | Average | Similar → |
| 1994 | Quiz Show | Robert Kintner | Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | A Part of the Family | Burt | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | Amore! | Studio Executive #1 | Flop | Similar → |
| 1992 | Dead On: Relentless II | Grazinsky | Average | Similar → |
| 1992 | Nickel & Dime | Bernie Stadler | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | Guilty by Suspicion | Leonard Marks | Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | Highlander II: The Quickening | Allan Neyman | Flop | Similar → |
| 1991 | Ragin Cajun | Regetti | Flop | Similar → |
| 1990 | Matters of the Heart | Boston Official | Flop | Similar → |
| 1990 | Betsy's Wedding | Nate Tobias | Average | Similar → |
| 1988 | Checking Out | Dr. Haskell | Flop | Similar → |
| 1986 | Bad Guys | Luigi Constantine | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1984 | Kidco | Jim Clark | Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | Frances | Mr. Bebe | Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | The Entity | Dr. Walcott | Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | Eating Raoul | Nazi | Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | The Ordeal of Bill Carney | Judge Stanley Mosk | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | The Archer: Fugitive from the Empire | Paeter Yos | Average | Similar → |
| 1981 | Chicago Story | G.W. Rosen | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | A Gun in the House | Roy Grutman | Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | Gideon's Trumpet | Tobias Simon | Average | Similar → |
| 1980 | Hero at Large | Marty Fields | Average | Similar → |
| 1979 | The Frisco Kid | Mr. Bialik | Average | Similar → |
| 1978 | The Millionaire | George Jelks | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1978 | Uncle Joe Shannon | Dr. Clark | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1977 | A Killing Affair | Capt. Bullis | Flop | Similar → |
| 1977 | The Hostage Heart | Dr. Motzkin | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1977 | Terraces | Mr. Vogel | Flop | Similar → |
| 1977 | Tail Gunner Joe | Ray Jenkins | Hit | Similar → |
| 1976 | Scott Free | Max | Hit | Similar → |
| 1976 | Mallory: Circumstantial Evidence | Judge Paul Pieter | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1975 | Strike Force | Police Commissioner | Average | Similar → |
| 1974 | The Gambler | Bernie | Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | Serpico | D. A. Tauber | Super Hit | Similar → |
Allan Rich - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Allan Rich?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Allan Rich is "The Ordeal of Bill Carney" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Allan Rich acted in?
Allan Rich has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Allan Rich?
Other notable films include "Mallory: Circumstantial Evidence", "A Part of the Family", and "Uncle Joe Shannon".