Charles Hallahan
ActingAbout Charles Hallahan
Charles Hallahan (July 29, 1943 – November 25, 1997) was an American actor, best known for his performances in Going in Style, The Thing, and Dante's Peak.
Charles Hallahan Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Charles Hallahan reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 44 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Charles Hallahan's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 39% of Charles Hallahan'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 Things That Go Bump, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Charles Hallahan Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Charles Hallahan's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Charles Hallahan has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | The Thing: Terror Takes Shape | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | Ambushed | Sheriff Carter | Flop | Similar → |
| 1997 | Things That Go Bump | Chief Garrett | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | Dante's Peak | Paul Dreyfus | Average | Similar → |
| 1997 | The Pest | Angus | Flop | Similar → |
| 1996 | Space Jam | Baron's Owner (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | Rolling Thunder | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | The Rich Man's Wife | Detective Dan Fredricks | Flop | Similar → |
| 1996 | The Fan | Coop | Average | Similar → |
| 1996 | Executive Decision | General Sarlow | Average | Similar → |
| 1996 | Mind Rage | Jack Stillman | Flop | Similar → |
| 1995 | The Return of Hunter: Everyone Walks in L.A. | Capt. Charles Devane | Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | Jack Reed: A Search for Justice | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1994 | Roswell | Pilot MacIntire (Older) | Average | Similar → |
| 1993 | Dave | Policeman | Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | Warlock: The Armageddon | Ethan Larson | Flop | Similar → |
| 1993 | Body of Evidence | Dr. McCurdy | Flop | Similar → |
| 1992 | Nails | Bud Taylor | Flop | Similar → |
| 1991 | Cast a Deadly Spell | Det. Morris Bradbury | Average | Similar → |
| 1989 | The Revenge of Al Capone | Malone | Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | True Believer | Vincent Dennehy | Average | Similar → |
| 1988 | Tales from the Hollywood Hills: The Old Reliable | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1987 | Fatal Beauty | Deputy Getz | Average | Similar → |
| 1987 | J. Edgar Hoover | Joseph McCarthy | Flop | Similar → |
| 1987 | P.K. and the Kid | Bazooka | Average | Similar → |
| 1986 | A Winner Never Quits | Nelson Gary Sr. | Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | Pale Rider | McGill | Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | Vision Quest | The Coach | Average | Similar → |
| 1984 | Kidco | Richard Cessna | Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | Silkwood | Earl Lapin | Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | Allison Sydney Harrison | Sgt. Beatty | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | The Star Chamber | Officer Pickett (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1983 | Twilight Zone: The Movie | Ray | Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | The Thing | Norris | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | The Other Victim | Jack Berger | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | Margin for Murder | Pat Chambers | Average | Similar → |
| 1981 | Chicago Story | John Ryan | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | Hide in Plain Sight | Dixon - Bartender | Flop | Similar → |
| 1980 | Skag | Fisher | Flop | Similar → |
| 1979 | Going in Style | Pete | Hit | Similar → |
| 1979 | Nightwing | Henry | Flop | Similar → |
| 1978 | Terror Out of the Sky | Tibbles Sr. | Flop | Similar → |
| 1978 | A Death in Canaan | Cpl. Sebastian | Flop | Similar → |
| 1974 | Cyrano de Begerac | Montfleury / Cadet | Flop | Similar → |
Charles Hallahan - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Charles Hallahan?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Charles Hallahan is "Things That Go Bump" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Charles Hallahan acted in?
Charles Hallahan has been featured in at least 44 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Charles Hallahan?
Other notable films include "Rolling Thunder", "The Thing", and "Allison Sydney Harrison".