John Shea
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John Victor Shea III (born April 14, 1949) is an American actor and director who has starred on stage, television and in film. He is best known for his role as Lex Luthor in the 1990s TV series Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman and also starred in the short lived 1990s TV series WIOU as Hank Zaret. Later on in the 2000s he starred on the series Mutant X as Adam Kane. Description above from the Wikipedia article John Shea, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
John Shea Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of John Shea reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 48 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of John Shea's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 33% of John Shea'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 The Empath, which stands out as a key performance.
Best John Shea Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from John Shea's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie John Shea has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Boyfriend's Deceit | Mr. Stein | Average | Similar → |
| 2017 | Grey Lady | Chief Maguire | Flop | Similar → |
| 2017 | Love at First Glance | Marshall | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | Anatomy of the Tide | Davis Harriman | Flop | Similar → |
| 2012 | The March Sisters at Christmas | Mr. Laurence | Flop | Similar → |
| 2012 | A Deadly Obsession | Dr. Egan | Flop | Similar → |
| 2012 | The Trouble with the Truth | Robert | Average | Similar → |
| 2011 | 51 | Sam Whitaker | Flop | Similar → |
| 2010 | Julius Caesar | Julius Caesar | Flop | Similar → |
| 2010 | An Invisible Sign | Dad | Flop | Similar → |
| 2009 | Achchamundu Achchamundu | Theodore Robertson | Flop | Similar → |
| 2007 | The Insurgents | Robert | Flop | Similar → |
| 2006 | Pitch | White Man | Flop | Similar → |
| 2002 | Heartbreak Hospital | Milo Henderson / Dr. Jonathan | Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | The Empath | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | The Adventures of Sebastian Cole | Hartley Cole | Flop | Similar → |
| 1998 | Getting Personal | Mr. DeMarco | Flop | Similar → |
| 1998 | Southie | Peter Binda | Flop | Similar → |
| 1998 | Nowhere to Go | George | Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | The Apocalypse Watch | Harry Latham / Lassiter | Flop | Similar → |
| 1996 | A Weekend in the Country | Michael Kaye | Average | Similar → |
| 1996 | Forgotten Sins | Sheriff Matthew Bradshaw | Average | Similar → |
| 1995 | Santa's Christmas Snooze | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | See Jane Run | Dr. Michael Ravenson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | Justice in a Small Town | Tommy Marchant | Average | Similar → |
| 1994 | Backstreet Justice | Nick Donovan | Flop | Similar → |
| 1992 | Lincoln | John Barnes (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | Ladykiller | Jack Packard | Flop | Similar → |
| 1992 | Honey, I Blew Up the Kid | Hendrickson | Flop | Similar → |
| 1992 | Notorious | Devlin | Flop | Similar → |
| 1989 | Small Sacrifices | Frank Joziak | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | Do You Know the Muffin Man? | Roger Dollison | Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | Magic Moments | Troy Gardner | Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | Stealing Home | Sam Wyatt | Average | Similar → |
| 1988 | A New Life | Doc | Flop | Similar → |
| 1987 | The Impossible Spy | Eli Cohen | Average | Similar → |
| 1987 | Coast to Coast | John Carloff | Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | The Dreamers | Marcus | Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | A Case of Deadly Force | Michael O'Donnell | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | Honeymoon | Zachary 'Zack' Freestamp | Flop | Similar → |
| 1985 | Hitler's SS: Portrait in Evil | Karl Hoffmann | Flop | Similar → |
| 1984 | The Dining Room | Various | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1984 | Windy City | Danny | Flop | Similar → |
| 1982 | Missing | Charles Horman | Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | Family Reunion | James Cookman | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | Hussy | Emory Cole | Flop | Similar → |
| 1978 | The Nativity | Joseph | Super Hit | Similar → |
| N/A | The Guardian Angel | Colonel William Donovan | Flop | Similar → |
John Shea - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of John Shea?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring John Shea is "The Empath" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has John Shea acted in?
John Shea has been featured in at least 48 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by John Shea?
Other notable films include "The Dining Room", "A Case of Deadly Force", and "Family Reunion".