What is Bob Penny's latest movie?

Bob Penny's most recent film is "After" (2012).

Is Bob Penny a good actor?

Bob Penny has an average audience rating of 6.1/10 across 13 films on movieMx, with standout performances in When Will I Be Loved?, Forrest Gump, Mississippi Burning.

Bob Penny

Q: What is the best movie of Bob Penny?

According to audience ratings on movieMx, the best movie starring Bob Penny is "When Will I Be Loved?" with a rating of 9.0/10.

Q: How many movies has Bob Penny acted in?

Bob Penny has been featured in at least 13 major films. Their complete ranked filmography is listed on this page.

Acting

Updated: May 09, 2026

13Total Films

9.0 Highest Rated

Born: Jun 29, 1935

Birth Place: Huntsville, Alabama, USA

About Bob Penny

University professor who taught poetry turned actor after he retired from academia.

Bob Penny Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Bob Penny reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 13 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Bob Penny's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 46% of Bob Penny'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 When Will I Be Loved?, which stands out as a key performance.

Best Bob Penny Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Bob Penny's career based on audience ratings.

★9.0

When Will I Be Loved? (1990) movie poster

★9.0

When Will I Be Loved?: Three disillusioned wives who are contemplating divorce compare notes on their stormy marriages.

When Will I Be Loved?

1990•Drama

★8.5

★8.5

Forrest Gump: A man with a low IQ has accomplished great things in his life and been present during significant historic events—in eac

Forrest Gump

1994•Comedy

★7.7

★7.7

Mississippi Burning: Two FBI agents investigating the murder of civil rights workers during the 60s seek to breach the conspiracy of silence

Mississippi Burning

1988•Drama

★7.5

★7.5

My Cousin Vinny: Two carefree pals traveling through rural Alabama on their way back to college are mistakenly arrested and charged with

My Cousin Vinny

1992•Comedy

★6.6

The Legend of Bagger Vance (2000) movie poster

★6.6

The Legend of Bagger Vance: World War I has left golfer Rannulph Junuh a poker-playing alcoholic, his perfect swing gone. Now, however, he needs to

The Legend of Bagger Vance

2000•Drama

Full Filmography

Every movie Bob Penny has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2012	After	Elderly Man	Average	Similar →
2012	Skyhook	Ian	Flop	Similar →
2002	Sweet Home Alabama	Wallace Buford	Average	Similar →
2000	The Legend of Bagger Vance	Laidlaw	Hit	Similar →
1999	Chill Factor	Motel Manager	Flop	Similar →
1994	Forrest Gump	Crony	Super Hit	Similar →
1994	Separated by Murder	Dr. Duncan Walker	Flop	Similar →
1992	My Cousin Vinny	Juror #2	Super Hit	Similar →
1991	Wife, Mother, Murderer: The Marie Hilley Story	Sgt. Michaelson	Average	Similar →
1990	When Will I Be Loved?	Hood #1	Super Hit	Similar →
1989	Traveling Man	John Parsons	Flop	Similar →
1989	Home Fires Burning	Bystander	Hit	Similar →
1988	Mississippi Burning	Curtis Foy	Super Hit	Similar →

Bob Penny - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Bob Penny?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Bob Penny is "When Will I Be Loved?" with a rating of 9.0/10.

How many movies has Bob Penny acted in?

Bob Penny has been featured in at least 13 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Bob Penny?

Other notable films include "Forrest Gump", "Mississippi Burning", and "My Cousin Vinny".