John Herzfeld - Actor Profile

John Herzfeld

Directing
Updated: May 09, 2026
14Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Apr 15, 1947
Birth Place: New Jersey, USA

About John Herzfeld

​From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.   John Herzfeld is an American motion picture and television director, screenwriter, actor and producer. His feature film directing credits include Two of a Kind (1983), 2 Days in the Valley (1996), 15 Minutes (2001) and The Death and Life of Bobby Z (2007). He has also directed numerous made-for-television movies, including The Ryan White Story (1989), The Preppie Murder (1989), Casualties of Love: The Long Island Lolita Story (1993) and Don King: Only in America (1997) for which he was nominated for an Emmy and won the DGA award for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Dramatic Specials. He won a Daytime Emmy Award for directing the 1980 ABC Afterschool Special titled Stoned. Description above from the Wikipedia article John Herzfeld, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

John Herzfeld Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of John Herzfeld reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 14 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 50% of John Herzfeld'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 Some Kind of Miracle, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best John Herzfeld Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from John Herzfeld's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie John Herzfeld has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2023 Sly Self Hit Similar →
2021 The Making of 'Rocky vs. Drago' Self Average Similar →
2021 Stallone: Frank, That Is Self Average Similar →
2011 Once I Was a Champion Himself Average Similar →
1989 The Ryan White Story Florist Hit Similar →
1987 On Fire Nico Super Hit Similar →
1986 Cobra Cho Average Similar →
1986 Shattered Spirits Det. Pearlman Average Similar →
1982 Victims - Average Similar →
1980 Stoned Doug Hit Similar →
1979 Some Kind of Miracle Hal Siegal Super Hit Similar →
1976 Cannonball Sharpe Average Similar →
1974 Death Wish Train Mugger #2 (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1972 Lieutenant Schuster's Wife Junkie Hit Similar →

John Herzfeld - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of John Herzfeld?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring John Herzfeld is "Some Kind of Miracle" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has John Herzfeld acted in?

John Herzfeld has been featured in at least 14 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by John Herzfeld?

Other notable films include "On Fire", "Sly", and "Stoned".

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