Matthew Cowles
ActingAbout Matthew Cowles
Matthew Cowles was born on September 28, 1944 in New York City, New York, USA. He was an actor, known for Shutter Island (2010), All My Children (1970) and City by the Sea (2002).
Matthew Cowles Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Matthew Cowles reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 25 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Matthew Cowles's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 32% of Matthew Cowles'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 Shutter Island, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Matthew Cowles Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Matthew Cowles's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Matthew Cowles has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Shutter Island | Ferry Captain | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2009 | Veronika Decides to Die | Old Fred | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | American Loser | Detoxer | Flop | Similar → |
| 2007 | The Living Wake | Mossman | Flop | Similar → |
| 2003 | Season of the Hunted | Mitch | Flop | Similar → |
| 2002 | City by the Sea | Arnie | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | New World Order | Malfolio | Flop | Similar → |
| 2000 | Nurse Betty | Merle | Average | Similar → |
| 1996 | The Juror | Rodney | Average | Similar → |
| 1994 | White Fang 2: Myth of the White Wolf | Lloyd Halverson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | Stella | Sid | Average | Similar → |
| 1990 | Kojak: It's Always Something | Timonthy | Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | She's Back | Sherman Bloom | Flop | Similar → |
| 1989 | Signs of Life | Gasoline Attendant | Flop | Similar → |
| 1988 | Stars & Bars | Beckman Gage | Flop | Similar → |
| 1986 | The Money Pit | Marty | Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | Love on the Run | Yancy | Flop | Similar → |
| 1983 | Eddie Macon's Run | Ray Banes | Average | Similar → |
| 1977 | Slap Shot | Charlie Kischel | Hit | Similar → |
| 1975 | The Happy Hooker | Albert Ruffleson | Flop | Similar → |
| 1973 | The Friends of Eddie Coyle | Pete | Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | Crawlspace | Dave Freeman | Average | Similar → |
| 1971 | The Hospital | Intern Chandler (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | They Might Be Giants | Teenage Boy (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | The People Next Door | Wally | Average | Similar → |
Matthew Cowles - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Matthew Cowles?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Matthew Cowles is "Shutter Island" with a rating of 8.2/10.
How many movies has Matthew Cowles acted in?
Matthew Cowles has been featured in at least 25 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Matthew Cowles?
Other notable films include "The Friends of Eddie Coyle", "They Might Be Giants", and "White Fang 2: Myth of the White Wolf".