Jan-Michael Vincent
ActingAbout Jan-Michael Vincent
Jan-Michael Vincent (July 15, 1944 - February 10, 2019) was an American actor best known for his role as helicopter pilot Stringfellow Hawke on the 1980s U.S. television series Airwolf (1984–1986).
Jan-Michael Vincent Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Jan-Michael Vincent reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Jan-Michael Vincent's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 30% of Jan-Michael Vincent'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 Russian Roulette - Moscow 95, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Jan-Michael Vincent Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Jan-Michael Vincent's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Jan-Michael Vincent has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Escape to Grizzly Mountain | Trapper | Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | The Thundering 8th | Capt. Otis Buchwald | Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | Buffalo '66 | Sonny | Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | Lethal Orbit | Riff | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | Red Line | Keller | Average | Similar → |
| 1995 | Ice Cream Man | Detective Gifford | Flop | Similar → |
| 1995 | Body Count | Detective Reinhart | Flop | Similar → |
| 1995 | Russian Roulette - Moscow 95 | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | Singapore Sling | Billy | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | La Classe américaine | The Helicopter Fan (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | Hidden Obsession | Ben Scanlon | Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | Animal Instincts | Fletcher Ross | Flop | Similar → |
| 1992 | Beyond the Call of Duty | Len Jordan | Flop | Similar → |
| 1991 | Hangfire | Colonel Johnson | Flop | Similar → |
| 1990 | Xtro 2: The Second Encounter | Dr. Ron Shepherd | Flop | Similar → |
| 1990 | Demonstone | Andy Buck | Flop | Similar → |
| 1990 | In Gold We Trust | Oliver Moss | Average | Similar → |
| 1989 | Dirty Games | Dr. Kepler West | Flop | Similar → |
| 1989 | Hit List | Jack Collins | Average | Similar → |
| 1987 | Born in East L.A. | McCalister | Average | Similar → |
| 1987 | Enemy Territory | Parker | Average | Similar → |
| 1987 | Six Against the Rock | Miran 'Buddy' Thompson | Flop | Similar → |
| 1985 | Get Out of My Room | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1984 | Airwolf: The Movie | Stringfellow Hawke | Average | Similar → |
| 1981 | Hard Country | Kyle | Flop | Similar → |
| 1980 | The Return | Wayne | Average | Similar → |
| 1980 | Defiance | Tommy | Average | Similar → |
| 1980 | Dan August: Once Is Never Enough | Kevin Colter | Average | Similar → |
| 1978 | Mickey's 50 | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1978 | Hooper | Delmore "Ski" Shidski | Average | Similar → |
| 1978 | Big Wednesday | Matt Johnson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1977 | Damnation Alley | Tanner | Flop | Similar → |
| 1977 | Aliens from Spaceship Earth | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 1976 | Vigilante Force | Ben Arnold | Flop | Similar → |
| 1976 | Shadow of the Hawk | Mike | Average | Similar → |
| 1976 | Baby Blue Marine | Marion | Flop | Similar → |
| 1975 | Bite the Bullet | Carbo | Hit | Similar → |
| 1975 | White Line Fever | Carrol Jo Hummer | Average | Similar → |
| 1974 | Buster and Billie | Buster Lane | Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | Deliver Us from Evil | Nick Fleming | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | The World's Greatest Athlete | Nanu | Average | Similar → |
| 1972 | Sand Castles | Michael | Average | Similar → |
| 1972 | The Mechanic | Steve McKenna | Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | The Catcher | Sam Callende | Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | Going Home | Jimmy Graham | Average | Similar → |
| 1970 | Tribes | Adrian | Average | Similar → |
| 1969 | The Undefeated | Bubba Wilkes | Average | Similar → |
| 1968 | Journey to Shiloh | Little Bit Lucket | Flop | Similar → |
| 1967 | The Bandits | Taye "Boy" Brown | Flop | Similar → |
| 1967 | The Hardy Boys: The Mystery of the Chinese Junk | Tony Prito (as Mike Vincent) | Average | Similar → |
Jan-Michael Vincent - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Jan-Michael Vincent?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Jan-Michael Vincent is "Russian Roulette - Moscow 95" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Jan-Michael Vincent acted in?
Jan-Michael Vincent has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Jan-Michael Vincent?
Other notable films include "Mickey's 50", "Singapore Sling", and "La Classe américaine".