Ken Foree - Actor Profile

Ken Foree

Acting
Updated: May 09, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Feb 29, 1948
Birth Place: Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

About Ken Foree

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Kentotis Alvin "Ken" Foree (born February 29, 1948) is an American actor probably most famous as the hero Peter in Dawn of the Dead and Kenan & Kel as Roger, Kenan's dad. Description above from the Wikipedia article Ken Foree, licensed under CC-BY-SA,full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

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Ken Foree Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Ken Foree 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 Ken Foree's work falls within the Horror genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 38% of Ken Foree'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 Final Shot: The Hank Gathers Story, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Ken Foree Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Ken Foree's career based on audience ratings.

★10.0
Final Shot: The Hank Gathers Story (1992) movie poster
★10.0

Final Shot: The Hank Gathers Story: Chronicling the short but eventful life of Hank Gathers (played by Donny B. Lord as a child and Victor Love as a young a

Final Shot: The Hank Gathers Story

1992•Drama
★10.0
Working with a Master: Stuart Gordon (2006) movie poster
★10.0

Working with a Master: Stuart Gordon: Documentary about horror master Stuart Gordon.

Working with a Master: Stuart Gordon

2006•Documentary
★10.0
Dead Bones (2008) movie poster
★10.0

Dead Bones: The Wild West. A bounty hunter is tracking down a criminal. He catches up with him in a small half-abandoned village whe

Dead Bones

2008
★8.3
The Dead Will Walk: The Making of Dawn of the Dead (2004) movie poster
★8.3

The Dead Will Walk: The Making of Dawn of the Dead: Feature documentary which profiles both the 1978 film and the career of director George A. Romero, including extensive i

The Dead Will Walk: The Making of Dawn of the Dead

2004•Documentary
★7.5
Dawn of the Dead (1978) movie poster
★7.5

Dawn of the Dead: During an ever-growing epidemic of zombies that have risen from the dead, two Philadelphia SWAT team members, a traffic

Dawn of the Dead

1978•Horror

Full Filmography

Every movie Ken Foree has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2023 Re-Resonator: Looking Back at From Beyond - Average Similar →
2020 Time Warp Vol. 2: Horror and Sci-Fi Self Average Similar →
2020 Time Warp Vol. 1: Midnight Madness Self Hit Similar →
2020 Day 14 - Hit Similar →
2020 John Henry BJ Henry Flop Similar →
2019 Horror Noire: A History of Black Horror Self Hit Similar →
2017 The Midnight Man Hamilton Hit Similar →
2015 The Divine Tragedies Homer Flop Similar →
2013 The Lords of Salem Herman Jackson Flop Similar →
2012 Cut/Print Detective Jack Stanley Flop Similar →
2011 Water for Elephants Earl Hit Similar →
2009 The Haunted World of El Superbeasto Luke St. Luke (voice) Average Similar →
2008 Michael Lives: The Making of Halloween Self Hit Similar →
2008 Dead Bones Barman Super Hit Similar →
2008 The Boneyard Collection Byron Styles (segment "The Devil's Due at Midnight") Flop Similar →
2007 Halloween Big Joe Grizzly Average Similar →
2006 Devil's Den Leonard Flop Similar →
2006 Working with a Master: Stuart Gordon Himself Super Hit Similar →
2005 The Devil's Rejects Charlie Altamont Hit Similar →
2004 The Dead Will Walk: The Making of Dawn of the Dead Himself Super Hit Similar →
2004 Dawn of the Dead The Televangelist Hit Similar →
2000 Two Heads Are Better Than None Roger Rockmore Hit Similar →
1996 The Dentist Detective Gibbs Average Similar →
1995 Sleepstalker Detective Rolands Flop Similar →
1993 Joshua Tree Eddie Turner Average Similar →
1992 Final Shot: The Hank Gathers Story First USC Coach Super Hit Similar →
1991 A Mother's Justice Warren Thurlow Hit Similar →
1991 Night of the Warrior Oliver Flop Similar →
1991 Hangfire Billy Flop Similar →
1990 Fatal Charm Willy Average Similar →
1990 Taking Care of Business J.B., Prisoner making demands Average Similar →
1990 Without You I'm Nothing Emcee Flop Similar →
1990 Leatherface: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre III Benny Flop Similar →
1989 Phantom of the Mall: Eric's Revenge Acardi Flop Similar →
1989 True Blood Det. Charlie Gates Average Similar →
1988 Glitz Moose Flop Similar →
1988 Death Spa Marvin Flop Similar →
1988 Terror Squad Deputy Brown Flop Similar →
1988 Viper Harley Trueblood Flop Similar →
1986 From Beyond Buford 'Bubba' Brownlee Hit Similar →
1986 Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling Big Jake Hit Similar →
1985 Command 5 Air Controller Flop Similar →
1981 Born to Be Sold Man #2 Flop Similar →
1981 Knightriders Little John Average Similar →
1981 Document of the Dead Himself Hit Similar →
1981 Terror Among Us Prisoner Flop Similar →
1979 The Fish That Saved Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Python Player Average Similar →
1979 The Wanderers Black Sportsman Hit Similar →
1978 Dawn of the Dead Peter Washington Super Hit Similar →
1976 The Bingo Long Traveling All-Stars & Motor Kings Honey Average Similar →

Ken Foree - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Ken Foree?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Ken Foree is "Final Shot: The Hank Gathers Story" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Ken Foree acted in?

Ken Foree has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Ken Foree?

Other notable films include "Working with a Master: Stuart Gordon", "Dead Bones", and "The Dead Will Walk: The Making of Dawn of the Dead".

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