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Doug MacHugh

Acting
Updated: May 09, 2026
13Total Films
7.5 Highest Rated

Doug MacHugh Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Doug MacHugh 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 Doug MacHugh's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 38% of Doug MacHugh'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 White Hot: The Mysterious Murder of Thelma Todd, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Doug MacHugh Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Doug MacHugh's career based on audience ratings.

★7.5
White Hot: The Mysterious Murder of Thelma Todd (1991) movie poster
★7.5

White Hot: The Mysterious Murder of Thelma Todd: When '30s film star Thelma Todd dies mysteriously, her relationship with New York mobster Lucky Luciano is investigated.

White Hot: The Mysterious Murder of Thelma Todd

1991•TV Movie
★7.2
The Karen Carpenter Story (1989) movie poster
★7.2

The Karen Carpenter Story: Story of the meteoric rise and sudden fall of Karen Carpenter, who became a famous singer before battling anorexia and b

The Karen Carpenter Story

1989•Drama
★7.0
Shoot First: A Cop's Vengeance (1991) movie poster
★7.0

Shoot First: A Cop's Vengeance: A San Antonio, Texas policeman must stop his best friend, a fellow officer turned vigilante.

Shoot First: A Cop's Vengeance

1991•Crime
★6.7
Candyman (1992) movie poster
★6.7

Candyman: The Candyman, a murderous soul with a hook for a hand, is accidentally summoned to reality by a skeptic grad student res

Candyman

1992•Drama
★6.5
Weird Science (1985) movie poster
★6.5

Weird Science: Two unpopular teenagers, Gary and Wyatt, fail at all attempts to be accepted by their peers. Their desperation to be lik

Weird Science

1985•Comedy

Full Filmography

Every movie Doug MacHugh has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2000 Poor White Trash Sheriff Ross Flop Similar →
2000 Whipped Cook Flop Similar →
1992 Candyman 1st Orderly Hit Similar →
1991 Whore Man in Diner Flop Similar →
1991 Wedlock Plainclothes Cop (as Douglas MacHugh) Average Similar →
1991 White Hot: The Mysterious Murder of Thelma Todd Ernest Peters Super Hit Similar →
1991 Shoot First: A Cop's Vengeance Harold Sanders Hit Similar →
1990 Come See the Paradise Store Manager Average Similar →
1989 An Innocent Man Bailiff Average Similar →
1989 The Karen Carpenter Story Dr. Lazwell Hit Similar →
1988 A Night at the Magic Castle Obnoxious Customer Flop Similar →
1986 Black Moon Rising Casino Security #1 Average Similar →
1985 Weird Science Wyatt's Father Hit Similar →

Doug MacHugh - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Doug MacHugh?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Doug MacHugh is "White Hot: The Mysterious Murder of Thelma Todd" with a rating of 7.5/10.

How many movies has Doug MacHugh acted in?

Doug MacHugh has been featured in at least 13 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Doug MacHugh?

Other notable films include "The Karen Carpenter Story", "Shoot First: A Cop's Vengeance", and "Candyman".

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