Thomas Haden Church
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Thomas Haden Church (born Thomas Richard McMillen; June 17, 1960) is an American actor. After starring in the 1990s sitcom Wings and playing the lead for two seasons in Ned & Stacey (1995–1997), Church became known for his film work, including his role of Lyle van de Groot in George of the Jungle (1997), his Academy Award-nominated performance in Sideways (2004), his role as the Marvel Comics villain Sandman in the superhero films Spider-Man 3 (2007) and Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021), as well as his starring roles in Over the Hedge (2006), Smart People (2008), Easy A (2010), We Bought a Zoo (2011), Max (2015), and Hellboy (2019). He also made his directorial debut with Rolling Kansas (2003). In 2023, he starred as antagonist Agent Stone in the post-apocalyptic action comedy series Twisted Metal. Description above from the Wikipedia article Thomas Haden Church, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Thomas Haden Church reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Comedy
The majority of Thomas Haden Church's filmography leans towards the Comedy 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), Thomas Haden Church remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Big Bend: The Wild Frontier of Texas, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Thomas Haden Church Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Thomas Haden Church's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Thomas Haden Church.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery | Samson Holt | Hit | Similar → |
| 2024 | Accidental Texan | Merle | Average | Similar → |
| 2023 | Acidman | Lloyd | Flop | Similar → |
| 2021 | Spider-Man: No Way Home | Flint Marko / Sandman | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2021 | Big Bend: The Wild Frontier of Texas | Narrator (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2020 | The 24th | Col. Norton | Flop | Similar → |
| 2019 | The Peanut Butter Falcon | Salt Water Redneck | Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Hellboy | Lobster Johnson | Average | Similar → |
| 2017 | Crash Pad | Grady | Average | Similar → |
| 2016 | Cardboard Boxer | Willie | Average | Similar → |
| 2015 | Daddy's Home | Leo Holt | Average | Similar → |
| 2015 | Max | Ray | Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | Heaven Is for Real | Jay Wilkins | Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | Lucky Them | Charlie | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | Whitewash | Bruce Landry | Average | Similar → |
| 2012 | Killer Joe | Ansel Smith | Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | John Carter | Tal Hajus | Average | Similar → |
| 2011 | We Bought a Zoo | Duncan Mee | Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | Another Happy Day | Paul | Average | Similar → |
| 2010 | Easy A | Mr. Griffith | Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | With Great Power: The Stan Lee Story | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2009 | All About Steve | Hartman | Flop | Similar → |
| 2009 | Aliens in the Attic | Tazer (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 2009 | Imagine That | Johnny Whitefeather | Average | Similar → |
| 2009 | Don McKay | Don McKay | Flop | Similar → |
| 2008 | Smart People | Chuck Wetherhold | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | Spider-Man 3 | Sandman / Flint Marko | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | Charlotte's Web | Brooks the Crow (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | Idiocracy | Brawndo CEO | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | Broken Trail: The Making of a Legendary Western | self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | Over the Hedge | Dwayne (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | Spanglish | Mike (Realtor) | Average | Similar → |
| 2004 | Sideways | Jack | Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | George of the Jungle 2 | Lyle Van de Groot | Flop | Similar → |
| 2003 | Rolling Kansas | Agent Madsen / Trooper (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 2002 | The Badge | David Hardwick | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | Lone Star State of Mind | Killer | Flop | Similar → |
| 2001 | 3000 Miles to Graceland | Quigley | Average | Similar → |
| 2001 | Monkeybone | Death's Assistant | Flop | Similar → |
| 2000 | The Specials | The Strobe | Flop | Similar → |
| 1998 | Free Money | Larry | Flop | Similar → |
| 1998 | Susan's Plan | Dr. Chris Stillman | Flop | Similar → |
| 1998 | Mr. Murder | Drew Oslett Jr. | Flop | Similar → |
| 1998 | Serial Killing 101 | Grimaldi | Flop | Similar → |
| 1997 | One Night Stand | Don | Average | Similar → |
| 1997 | George of the Jungle | Lyle Van de Groot | Average | Similar → |
| 1995 | Tales from the Crypt: Demon Knight | Roach | Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | Tombstone | Billy Clanton | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | Fugitive Nights: Danger in the Desert | Nelson Hareem | Flop | Similar → |
| 1989 | Protect and Surf | Dwight Jesmer | Flop | Similar → |
Thomas Haden Church - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Thomas Haden Church?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Thomas Haden Church is "Big Bend: The Wild Frontier of Texas" with a rating of 8.0/10.
How many movies has Thomas Haden Church acted in?
Thomas Haden Church has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Thomas Haden Church?
Other notable films include "Spider-Man: No Way Home", "Tombstone", and "Broken Trail: The Making of a Legendary Western".