
Leland Orser
ActingAbout Leland Orser
Leland Jones Orser (born August 6, 1960) is an American film and television actor. He's best known for his role as Sam Gilroy in the Taken film trilogy. Additional roles include Mr. Nevins in Amsterdam, Richard Stratton on the series American Giggolo, Peter Sullivan on I am the Night, Robert Kirsch on Berlin Station, Ansel Roth in the film Faults, Chief of Surgery Dr. Lucien Dubenko on ER, Bernie Teitel in The Good German, Wesley Owen Welch in the film Daredevil, Richard Thompson in The Bone Collector, Major Jackson in Pearl Harbor, Lt. DeWindt in Saving Private Ryan, and Larry Purvis in Alien Resurrection. He's appeared in other films including Runaway Jury, Escape from L.A., Independence Day, Piranha, and Se7en. He has guest starred on TV shows including Ray Donovan, Revolution, Scandal, NCIS: LA, 24, Magic City, Law & Order: Criminal Intent, Star Trek: Enterprise, CSI, Law & Order: SVU, The Pretender, NYPD Blue, Married... with Children, Boston Common, Star Trek: Voyager, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Mad About You, The X-Files, Dr. Quinn Medicine Woman, Cheers, and The Golden Girls. He.has been married to actress Jeanne Tripplehorn since 2000; they have 1 child together. He was previously married to actress Roma Downey (m.1987;d.1989).
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Leland Orser reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 40 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Thriller
The majority of Leland Orser's filmography leans towards the Thriller 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 30% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Leland Orser remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Se7en, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Leland Orser Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Leland Orser's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Leland Orser.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Amsterdam | Mr. Nevins | Average | Similar → |
| 2019 | Corporate Animals | Rescue Team Leader | Flop | Similar → |
| 2019 | The Art of Self-Defense | Detective McCallister | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | Blindspotting | Judge | Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | The Devil's Candy | TV Preacher | Average | Similar → |
| 2014 | The Gambler | Larry Jones | Average | Similar → |
| 2014 | Taken 3 | Sam Gilroy | Average | Similar → |
| 2014 | The Guest | Spencer Peterson | Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | Faults | Ansel | Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | Morning | Mark | Flop | Similar → |
| 2012 | Taken 2 | Sam Gilroy | Average | Similar → |
| 2010 | Pleading Guilty | Bert Kamin | Flop | Similar → |
| 2009 | Give 'em Hell, Malone | Murphy | Average | Similar → |
| 2008 | Taken | Sam Gilroy | Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | The Good German | Bernie Teitel | Average | Similar → |
| 2004 | Homeland Security | Sol Binder | Flop | Similar → |
| 2004 | Twisted | Edmund Cutler | Average | Similar → |
| 2003 | Confidence | Lionel Dolby | Average | Similar → |
| 2003 | Daredevil | Wesley Owen Welch | Flop | Similar → |
| 2003 | Runaway Jury | Lamb | Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | Brother's Keeper | Travis Adler | Flop | Similar → |
| 2001 | Pearl Harbor | Major Jackson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | The Bone Collector | Richard Thompson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | Resurrection | Det. Andrew Hollinsworth | Average | Similar → |
| 1998 | Very Bad Things | Charles Moore | Average | Similar → |
| 1998 | Saving Private Ryan | Lieutenant DeWindt | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | Alien Resurrection | Purvis | Average | Similar → |
| 1997 | Excess Baggage | Detective Barnaby | Average | Similar → |
| 1996 | To Love, Honor and Deceive | FBI Special Agent Kyle Lassiter | Average | Similar → |
| 1996 | Lifeform | Michael Perkett, NASA | Flop | Similar → |
| 1996 | Back to Back | Wheelchair Guy | Flop | Similar → |
| 1996 | Escape from L.A. | Test Tube | Average | Similar → |
| 1996 | Independence Day | Techy / Med Asst #1 | Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | Girl in the Cadillac | Used Car Salesman | Flop | Similar → |
| 1995 | Piranha | Terry Wechsler | Flop | Similar → |
| 1995 | Se7en | Crazed Man in Massage Parlor | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | Red Ribbon Blues | James | Flop | Similar → |
| 1995 | Dead Badge | Pellman | Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | Phoenix | Doctor Riley | Flop | Similar → |
| 1993 | Cover Story | Julian | Flop | Similar → |
Leland Orser - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Leland Orser?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Leland Orser is "Se7en" with a rating of 8.4/10.
How many movies has Leland Orser acted in?
Leland Orser has been featured in at least 40 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Leland Orser?
Other notable films include "Saving Private Ryan", "Taken", and "Blindspotting".




