Dick Latessa - Actor Profile

Dick Latessa

Acting
Updated: May 10, 2026
21Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Sep 15, 1929
Birth Place: Cleveland, Ohio, USA

Dick Latessa Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Dick Latessa reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 21 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 43% of Dick Latessa'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 Better Than Ever, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Dick Latessa Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Dick Latessa's career based on audience ratings.

★10.0
Better Than Ever (1997) movie poster
★10.0

Better Than Ever: Walter and Hume, roommates in a veterans home, are complete opposites. Walter is a sarcastic wise mouth who loves to spe

Better Than Ever

1997•Action
★8.5
A Question of Honor (1982) movie poster
★8.5

A Question of Honor: Television account of an honest New York narcotics cop who becomes unwillingly involved in a plan to uncover corruption

A Question of Honor

1982•TV Movie
★8.2
Rockabye (1986) movie poster
★8.2

Rockabye: A young woman, striking out on her own after having left her husband in California, has her young son snatched from her

Rockabye

1986•Drama
★8.0
The Family Man (1979) movie poster
★8.0

The Family Man: A happily married family man, owner of a parking garage in Manhattan, drifts into a romance with one of his customers wh

The Family Man

1979•Drama
★8.0
Trackdown: Finding the Goodbar Killer (1983) movie poster
★8.0

Trackdown: Finding the Goodbar Killer: A New York detective and a victim's colleague hunt a killer who preys on single women.

Trackdown: Finding the Goodbar Killer

1983•Drama

Full Filmography

Every movie Dick Latessa has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2010 The Last New Yorker Ruben Hit Similar →
2010 A Buddy Story Grandpa Flop Similar →
2005 The Great New Wonderful Jerry Binder Flop Similar →
2004 Alfie Joe Average Similar →
2003 The Event Uncle Leo Average Similar →
1999 The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Spring Break Adventure Willie Average Similar →
1999 Stigmata Father Gianni Delmonico Average Similar →
1998 Thicker Than Blood Ciccilone Hit Similar →
1997 Better Than Ever Mr. Mayhew Super Hit Similar →
1996 The Substance of Fire Mr. McCormack Sr Average Similar →
1993 The Will Rogers Follies: A Life In Revue Clem Rogers Flop Similar →
1993 Shattered Trust: The Shari Karney Story Jack Karney Flop Similar →
1990 Over the Limit Coach Schneider Flop Similar →
1986 Rockabye Malcolm Sterling Super Hit Similar →
1985 Out of the Darkness 'Boss' Tom Messenger Hit Similar →
1985 Izzy & Moe Lieut. Murphy Average Similar →
1983 Trackdown: Finding the Goodbar Killer Puliese Super Hit Similar →
1982 A Question of Honor Charlie Super Hit Similar →
1982 The Neighborhood Mort Manoff Hit Similar →
1979 The Family Man Fred Super Hit Similar →
1976 Philemon Cockian Flop Similar →

Dick Latessa - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Dick Latessa?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Dick Latessa is "Better Than Ever" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Dick Latessa acted in?

Dick Latessa has been featured in at least 21 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Dick Latessa?

Other notable films include "A Question of Honor", "Rockabye", and "The Family Man".

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