
John Stockwell
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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia John Stockwell (born March 25, 1961) is an American actor, director, producer, writer and former model. Stockwell was born John Stockwell Samuels IV in Galveston, Texas, the son of an attorney. His first feature film as an actor came in 1981's So Fine. His well known roles came in the 1983 comedy film Losin' It as Spider; later that year, he starred in the John Carpenter horror movie Christine as Dennis Guilder and the 1985 comedy film, My Science Project as Michael Harlan. In 1986 he appeared in Top Gun as Cougar. He made guest appearances on TV shows including The Young Riders and Friday the 13th: The Series. He began his career as international model, spending much of his time in Italy. During his time as a model, John became a friend of Andy Warhol and Stockwell was mentioned frequently in the artist's memoirs,The Warhol Diaries. Stockwell directed several films, including Cheaters (2000), Crazy/Beautiful (2001), Blue Crush (2002), Into the Blue (2005), Turistas (2006), and Heart (2009). Description above from the Wikipedia article John Stockwell (actor), licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of John Stockwell reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 29 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of John Stockwell'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 34% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), John Stockwell remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Christine: Fast and Furious, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best John Stockwell Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from John Stockwell's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of John Stockwell.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Breaking the Girls | David Layton | Flop | Similar → |
| 2007 | Heckler | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 2005 | Diving Deeper 'Into the Blue' | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 2004 | Christine: Fast and Furious | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | Christine: Finish Line | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | Christine: Ignition | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | Cheaters | News Producer | Average | Similar → |
| 1997 | Breast Men | Robert Renaud | Flop | Similar → |
| 1997 | Legal Deceit | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1997 | Stag | Victor Mallick | Flop | Similar → |
| 1997 | The Nurse | Jack Martin | Flop | Similar → |
| 1996 | I Shot a Man in Vegas | Grant | Flop | Similar → |
| 1995 | Nixon | Staffer #1 | Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | Aurora: Operation Intercept | Andy Aldrich | Flop | Similar → |
| 1994 | Hart to Hart: Crimes of the Hart | Peter Rubin | Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | Born to Ride | Capt. Jack Hassler | Flop | Similar → |
| 1991 | Millions | David Phipps | Flop | Similar → |
| 1989 | The Eyes of the Panther | Malcolm Barrington | Flop | Similar → |
| 1987 | Billionaire Boys Club | Brad Sedgwick | Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | Radioactive Dreams | Phillip Chandler | Flop | Similar → |
| 1986 | Top Gun | Cougar | Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | Dangerously Close | Randy McDevitt | Flop | Similar → |
| 1985 | City Limits | Lee | Flop | Similar → |
| 1985 | My Science Project | Michael Harlan | Average | Similar → |
| 1983 | Christine | Dennis Guilder | Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | Quarterback Princess | Scott Massey | Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | Eddie and the Cruisers | Keith Livingston | Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | Losin' It | Spider | Flop | Similar → |
| 1981 | So Fine | Jim Sterling | Flop | Similar → |
John Stockwell - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of John Stockwell?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring John Stockwell is "Christine: Fast and Furious" with a rating of 7.8/10.
How many movies has John Stockwell acted in?
John Stockwell has been featured in at least 29 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by John Stockwell?
Other notable films include "Christine: Finish Line", "Christine: Ignition", and "Top Gun".




