Ken Kercheval - Actor Profile

Ken Kercheval

Acting
Updated: May 08, 2026
29Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Jul 15, 1935
Birth Place: Wolcottville, Indiana, USA

Ken Kercheval Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Ken Kercheval reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 29 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 41% of Ken Kercheval'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 An Enemy of the People, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Ken Kercheval Movies Ranked

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

★10.0
An Enemy of the People (1966) movie poster
★10.0

An Enemy of the People: Set in a Norwegian hamlet, an idealistic physician discovers that the town's hot springs are contaminated. But with the

An Enemy of the People

1966•TV Movie
★9.0
Dallas Reunion: Return to Southfork (2004) movie poster
★9.0

Dallas Reunion: Return to Southfork: The original cast of Dallas reunites at Southfork Ranch to remember the popular 1980's drama nighttime serial that becam

Dallas Reunion: Return to Southfork

2004•TV Movie
★8.2
Diagnosis Murder: Diagnosis of Murder (1992) movie poster
★8.2

Diagnosis Murder: Diagnosis of Murder: Convinced that his long-time patient Nick Osborn didn't murder his boss, Mark Sloan starts investigating the case himsel

Diagnosis Murder: Diagnosis of Murder

1992•Crime
★7.8
Network (1976) movie poster
★7.8

Network: When veteran anchorman Howard Beale is forced to retire his 25-year post because of his age, he announces to viewers tha

Network

1976•Drama
★7.5
Judge Horton and the Scottsboro Boys (1976) movie poster
★7.5

Judge Horton and the Scottsboro Boys: In 1930s Alabama, nine young black men are accused of raping two white women. The judge in the case, unlike the rest of

Judge Horton and the Scottsboro Boys

1976•Drama

Full Filmography

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

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2017 The Promise Dr. Christopher Webber Flop Similar →
2004 Dallas Reunion: Return to Southfork Self Super Hit Similar →
2001 Blind Obsession - Average Similar →
1996 Dallas: J.R. Returns Cliff Barnes Average Similar →
1994 Perry Mason: The Case of the Grimacing Governor Harlan Richards Average Similar →
1994 Beretta's Island Barone Flop Similar →
1993 Woman on the Ledge Dr. Martin Flop Similar →
1992 Diagnosis Murder: Diagnosis of Murder Frank Stevens Super Hit Similar →
1991 I Still Dream of Jeannie Mr. Simpson Average Similar →
1991 California Casanova Willie Hit Similar →
1991 Keeping Secrets Frank Mahoney Hit Similar →
1990 Corporate Affairs Arthur Strickland Flop Similar →
1990 Perry Mason: The Case of the Defiant Daughter L. D. Ryan Hit Similar →
1984 Calamity Jane Buffalo Bill Cody Hit Similar →
1983 The Demon Murder Case Richard Clarion Average Similar →
1981 The Patricia Neal Story Dr. Charles Canton Hit Similar →
1979 Walking Through the Fire Dr. Freeman Average Similar →
1979 Too Far to Go Jack Dennis Flop Similar →
1978 Devil Dog: The Hound of Hell Miles Amory Average Similar →
1978 F.I.S.T. Bernie Marr Hit Similar →
1977 The Lincoln Conspiracy John Surratt Average Similar →
1976 Network Merrill Grant Super Hit Similar →
1976 Judge Horton and the Scottsboro Boys Dist. Atty. Tom Knight Super Hit Similar →
1974 The Disappearance of Flight 412 White Flop Similar →
1973 The Seven-Ups Ansel - Seven-Up Average Similar →
1970 Cover Me Babe Jerry Flop Similar →
1970 Rabbit, Run Barney Flop Similar →
1968 Pretty Poison Harry Jackson Hit Similar →
1966 An Enemy of the People - Super Hit Similar →

Ken Kercheval - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Ken Kercheval?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Ken Kercheval is "An Enemy of the People" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Ken Kercheval acted in?

Ken Kercheval has been featured in at least 29 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Ken Kercheval?

Other notable films include "Dallas Reunion: Return to Southfork", "Diagnosis Murder: Diagnosis of Murder", and "Network".

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