Gary Reineke
ActingAbout Gary Reineke
Gary Allen Reineke was an American actor based in Canada. Reineke was born in Thorp, Wisconsin, on May 20, 1940, and graduated from the University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire. Reineke appeared in more than 80 films from 1974, and was a Genie Award nominee for Best Supporting Actor at the 4th Genie Awards in 1983 for his performance in The Grey Fox. Reineke died at Mount Sinai Hospital in Toronto, at the age of 84.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Gary Reineke reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 33 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Gary Reineke's filmography leans towards the Drama 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 21% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Gary Reineke remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Golden Spiders: A Nero Wolfe Mystery, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Gary Reineke Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Gary Reineke's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Gary Reineke.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Foxfire | Father Theriault | Average | Similar → |
| 2008 | WarGames: The Dead Code | Stephen Falken | Flop | Similar → |
| 2005 | Black Widow | Judge | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | Spider | Freddy | Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | The Scream Team | Grandpa Frank Carlyle | Average | Similar → |
| 2001 | Picture Claire | Pawnbroker | Average | Similar → |
| 2000 | The Golden Spiders: A Nero Wolfe Mystery | Denis Horan | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | The Taking of Pelham One Two Three | Deputy Mayor | Flop | Similar → |
| 1993 | Dieppe | Maj. Gen. Hamilton Roberts | Flop | Similar → |
| 1992 | Dead Ahead: The Exxon Valdez Disaster | Rear Admiral Nelson - US Coast Guard | Flop | Similar → |
| 1992 | To Catch a Killer | Petrie | Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | Hitler's Daughter | Holland | Average | Similar → |
| 1989 | Millennium | Carpenter | Flop | Similar → |
| 1989 | The Top of His Head | Berge (pursurer) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1989 | George's Island | Captain Kidd | Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | Jimmy Valentine | Ben Price | Flop | Similar → |
| 1989 | Day One | Groves's Commanding Officer | Average | Similar → |
| 1986 | Murder Sees the Light | Glover | Flop | Similar → |
| 1985 | Canada's Sweetheart: The Saga of Hal C. Banks | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1984 | The Surrogate | John Manyon | Flop | Similar → |
| 1982 | The Grey Fox | Detective Seavey | Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | Murder by Phone | Lt. Meara | Flop | Similar → |
| 1982 | If You Could See What I Hear | Phil Lucas | Flop | Similar → |
| 1980 | The Kidnapping of the President | Deitrich | Flop | Similar → |
| 1980 | Nothing Personal | Colonel | Flop | Similar → |
| 1980 | Agency | Jones (Second Hitman) | Average | Similar → |
| 1979 | Riel | Thomas Scott | Average | Similar → |
| 1978 | Power Play | Aramco | Hit | Similar → |
| 1977 | Welcome to Blood City | Harry | Flop | Similar → |
| 1977 | Rituals | D.J. | Average | Similar → |
| 1977 | Why Shoot the Teacher? | Harris Montgomery | Average | Similar → |
| 1976 | The Clown Murders | Rosie | Flop | Similar → |
| 1974 | Sunday in the Country | Highway Patrol | Average | Similar → |
Gary Reineke - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Gary Reineke?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Gary Reineke is "The Golden Spiders: A Nero Wolfe Mystery" with a rating of 8.3/10.
How many movies has Gary Reineke acted in?
Gary Reineke has been featured in at least 33 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Gary Reineke?
Other notable films include "Power Play", "The Grey Fox", and "To Catch a Killer".