
Joseph Culp
ActingAbout Joseph Culp
Joseph Culp (born January 9, 1963) is an American actor and director. He is the son of actor Robert Culp and his second wife, Nancy Ashe. He received his acting training at HB Studio in New York City. Culp appeared in a recurring role as Archie Whitman, the depression-era father of Jon Hamm's character Don Draper in the AMC series Mad Men. He was the first actor ever to play Doctor Doom in the first film version of Marvel Comics' Fantastic Four in the unreleased film, The Fantastic Four. He also narrated the film September 11—The New Pearl Harbour by Massimo Mazzucco. Culp also featured in the neo-noir detective video game L.A. Noire as Walter Robbins in the homicide case "The Studio Secretary Murder". He co-founded the Walking-In-Your-Shoes technique with Joseph Cogswell, a body-mind approach. In 1992, he and Cogswell founded the Walking Theatre Group, based in Los Angeles. He is the uncle of American rapper Bones. Description above from the Wikipedia article Joseph Culp, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Joseph Culp reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 30 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Joseph Culp'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 23% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Joseph Culp remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Apollo 13, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Joseph Culp Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Joseph Culp's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Joseph Culp.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Outlaw Posse | Sheriff | Flop | Similar → |
| 2023 | The Veteran | Ruben | Flop | Similar → |
| 2017 | Abduction of Angie | Luke | Average | Similar → |
| 2016 | Welcome to the Men's Group | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2015 | Doomed! The Untold Story of Roger Corman's The Fantastic Four | Himself | Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | Blackout | Langdon | Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | Three Days of Hamlet | Fortinbras/Dogman Warde | Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | The Reflecting Pool | Paul Cooper | Flop | Similar → |
| 2008 | The Seekers | Nick | Flop | Similar → |
| 2006 | Wild Hearts | Cody McMichael | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | Cyxork 7 | Max Schlau | Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | Baadasssss! | Attorney | Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | Hunger | Charlie Pontus | Flop | Similar → |
| 2000 | Innocents | Mike | Flop | Similar → |
| 1998 | Driven | First Passenger | Flop | Similar → |
| 1997 | Los Locos | Captain Periah | Flop | Similar → |
| 1996 | Assault on Dome 4 | Chase Morran | Flop | Similar → |
| 1995 | Apollo 13 | TELMU Gold | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | Panther | Baby Faced Cop | Average | Similar → |
| 1994 | The Fantastic Four | Dr. Doom / Victor Von Doom | Flop | Similar → |
| 1994 | The Garden of Eden | Frank | Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | The Secret Life of Houses | David | Flop | Similar → |
| 1993 | Full Eclipse | Detective Tom Davies | Flop | Similar → |
| 1991 | The Arrival | Young Max Page | Flop | Similar → |
| 1990 | Blue Bayou | Thomas Fortenot | Flop | Similar → |
| 1990 | Project: Tinman | Reitman | Flop | Similar → |
| 1989 | Caged in Paradiso | Terrorist | Average | Similar → |
| 1988 | Iguana | Dominique | Average | Similar → |
| 1986 | Dream Lover | Danny | Flop | Similar → |
| 1984 | A Doctor's Story | Dr. Rick Stockwood | Average | Similar → |
Joseph Culp - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Joseph Culp?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Joseph Culp is "Apollo 13" with a rating of 7.5/10.
How many movies has Joseph Culp acted in?
Joseph Culp has been featured in at least 30 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Joseph Culp?
Other notable films include "Blackout", "Cyxork 7", and "Three Days of Hamlet".




